New to airbrush

[DPNM]

1 hour ago, Bainford said:

For anyone who has watched the video, what is the screw device on the bottom of this guy’s airbrush, directly under the paint cup?

Typically they are called MAC valves . Iwata refers to theirs as a Micro Air Control valve.

https://jimsmodels.wordpress.com/2016/08/18/the-mac-valve-and-how-it-works/

Harder & Steenback have one that attaches to their air inlet. Does the same thing.

 

BTW, If you watched the video and you decide to remove the needle cap as he did it is very easy to get too close to what you are spraying and you run the risk of bending the needle tip. Not good.

Edited December 2, 2021 by DPNM

[Bainford]

22 minutes ago, DPNM said:

Typically they are called MAC valves. You can adjust the air pressure instead of having to go to your regulator. Harder and Steenback have one that attaches to their air inlet. Does the same thing.

https://spraygunner.com/fpc-valve-complete/

If you watched the video and you decide to remove the needle cap as he did it is very easy to get too close to what you are spraying and you run the risk of bending the needle tip. Not good.

Ah, I see. Thanks for that. I just checked the link. Interesting little device. I use a Harder & Steenbeck airbrush. My compressor and regulator are right beside me when I paint, so perhaps not necessary for me, but I may have to get one nonetheless. It’s an irresistible little attachment that would nicely complete the airbrush package. The reviews are very good, too. 
 

Regarding the tip cap, I noticed that. Yes, easy to get too close. I have the standoff attachment, and have not had a need to get any closer than that, yet. 

[DPNM]

I did a bit more research myself. I edited my post with an additional link which should be more accurate.

I have a couple different H&S ABs. They are nice.

 

Edited December 2, 2021 by DPNM

[Bainford]

12 hours ago, DPNM said:

I did a bit more research myself. I edited my post with an additional link which should be more accurate.

I have a couple different H&S ABs. They are nice.

 

Cheers. That explains things better. Very helpful. The MAC valve is not necessarily a substitute for a regulator. I am interested to try one to see how spraying is affected.

And yes, I love my H&S. I've only had it for a 1.5 years, but wow, does it spray nice. Silky smooth. It's also my first decent gravity feed airbrush (my un-liked Badger 105 Patriot notwithstanding), which I'm convinced is the way to go. Plus, it's a thing of beauty.

[DPNM]

8 hours ago, Bainford said:

Cheers. That explains things better. Very helpful. The MAC valve is not necessarily a substitute for a regulator. I am interested to try one to see how spraying is affected.

And yes, I love my H&S. I've only had it for a 1.5 years, but wow, does it spray nice. Silky smooth. It's also my first decent gravity feed airbrush (my un-liked Badger 105 Patriot notwithstanding), which I'm convinced is the way to go. Plus, it's a thing of beauty.

Which one do you have?

I have an Infinity CR Plus 2 in 1 that I haven't used yet and an Evolution Silverline. I used the Silverline on a project and it sprayed great. The Infinity is a beautiful AB.

[Bainford]

13 hours ago, DPNM said:

Which one do you have?

I have an Infinity CR Plus 2 in 1 that I haven't used yet and an Evolution Silverline. I used the Silverline on a project and it sprayed great. The Infinity is a beautiful AB.

The Evolution Silverline looks like a very nice airbrush. I expect the entire H&S line is. I have the Infinity CR Plus with a full range of needles/tips, though I think I've only used the 0.4 so far. It works beautifully, perfect atomisation, excellent control, very smooth. And of course, it is absolutely gorgeous.