Guest Sickfish Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I've tried all sorts of airbrushes, and after so many years now, I always come back to my work horses: The Micron and the Eclipse are the best ABs in my opinion! Expensive, sure, but well worth it. Dr... I hear ya ;-) I'm looking at getting the Kustom HTHP iwata... Heard its the bees knees of pro-airbrushes... & I might as well get the IS925 Compressor :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I use a small IWATA JetAir compressor and it works beautifully for all my AB needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen H Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Are there any decent airbrushes that can be used if you are down on funds? I have a Badger 200 but dont have a compressor so wasnt sure if it was even worth using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wheeler Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Are there any decent airbrushes that can be used if you are down on funds? I have a Badger 200 but dont have a compressor so wasnt sure if it was even worth using it. The Badger 200 is a good airbrush (see my review). Yes, you should get a compressor. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen H Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 The Badger 200 is a good airbrush (see my review). Yes, you should get a compressor. Don Thanks Don. I checked out the review which was very informative. Now I just need to find me a cheap compressor until I can get much better with my AB. Then I will try to pick up one a much better one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Also, remember that another AB to check out is the GREX! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Along with the compressor ( preferably one with a tank ) , you'll need an inline moisture / oil trap and a regulator ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalenut Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) picked up the Badger Krome a couple weeks ago ,,, man is it nice !,, super smooth. comes with a case, 2 different size needles,(0.21/0.33) and two cap/regulators, and 2 different crown choices. and a quick disconnect adapter plus that badger lifetime guarantee.replacement needles run about $12 $125 Edited February 9, 2012 by scalenut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Beautiful case too, Andy. When you are not using it, it will be well protected in there. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I use Testors little bottle paints (enamels) most of the time, about 99% of the time. I mix it 60% thinner and 40% paint. I set my air pressure at between 15-20 psi for painting. When I paint Alclad I set the air pressure at 10-15 psi. I've done it this way for many many years and have no problems. I also have less overspray this way. Now, I use an enamel reducer from the NAPA parts store to thin my paint. The paint dries to the touch in about 15 minutes. I haven't gotten around to using laquer thinner to thin enamels yet because that goes against what I was tought in school when thinning paint. Laquer thinner for laquer and enamel reducer for enamel. Some day I might try thinning enamel with laquer thinner if Donn can convence me. See ya Donn at our contest in March. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Exactly what you said X 2 Dan, I like the Testor's enamels. I need to go to NAPA to get some of that thinner. Do you have an invioice number for it? Thanks ahead of time if you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalenut Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I'm a firm believer that,,if you want to get into airbrushing ....concentrate on getting the best compressor you can afford to fit your needs.<<<<FIRST .........than start looking at airbrushes. the op never mentioned what ..or.... if he even has a compressor ...if it's a tiny "hobby"one ... all the spraying enamel, yost style,,, advice goes out the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Exactly what you said X 2 Dan, I like the Testor's enamels. I need to go to NAPA to get some of that thinner. Do you have an invioice number for it? Thanks ahead of time if you do. I don't have an invoice number but it is their brand of enamel reducer that I use. When i go down to the basement I'll look on the can and get the part number off of it and post it. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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