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Old 01-13-2011, 03:22 AM
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Is there an airbrush fine enough that would spray as if you were using a pen or maybe a fat marker on the body? I have a badger, I forget what model, but I can't get it to spay no where near fine enough to my liking.

I would like to take an attempt at some free hand designs.
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If you have a hobby Lobby around where you live I just pick up a Iwata NEO airbrush for $45. It comes with a .35 MM neetle. You can get fine lines with that.

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The OP mentions using a tire tube as an air source. Does it mean a bicycle tube or something bigger?
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I have a master g33 and its awesome. wouldn't trade it for anything else. Just got done painting a new body and worked perfectly Had it over a year now
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can i use my big craftsman 22 gal compressor with that regulator?
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hi
i want to airbrush some bodies and i wanted to no what
airbrush {type brand}
paint
how many psi
thanks
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Originally Posted by jake95
hi
i want to airbrush some bodies and i wanted to no what
airbrush {type brand}
paint
how many psi
thanks
jake
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I am new to airbrushing, but I have a possible good deal on this airbrush would it be a good investment, or are the replacement parts super expensive too? I know it's better than I need but if it will be the only one I need for a long time I might as well make the investment. I plan on doing mostly Lexan RC bodies but possibly venture into more applications as my experience grows.

Iwata Custom Micron C Airbrush this is the Airbrush I'm looking at. How much does it cost to maintain a brush like this I would probably use it a few times a week.
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Old 05-07-2011, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jake95
hi
i want to airbrush some bodies and i wanted to no what
airbrush {type brand}
paint
how many psi
thanks
jake
Im really new to airbrushing and I bought the Iwata HP-CS. I love it. Being new its real easy to clean and maintain. I wouldnt hesitate to buy another. For paint right now Im using faskolor cause its readily available at my LHS. I have been working at 35psi and lower for different things but mainly 35. Its all working for me learning it all. And the HP-CS gets high marks from alot of painters here.
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Originally Posted by jake95
hi
i want to airbrush some bodies and i wanted to no what
airbrush {type brand}
paint
how many psi
thanks
jake
I use an Air Pro Tools 800, the are cheap and come with .2 .3 and .5.
Faskolor or createx paint
40-45psi for backing and large areas with thick paint, 30psi for detail work with thinned paint
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One airbrush most people might overlook, is the Testors Aztec. It comes in a few versions but for regular RC body painting I use the plastic one.

Some airbrush artists use them because they are so light and have a sensitive trigger.

The needle is actually inside the tip, which come in many sizes.

I use Createx arcrylic paint which you can find at most Craft stores. Just make sure you back it which a lexan safe spray can.

Back it with white if its a light coloured body, and black if its dark.
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The Aztec is a very basic brush that would be fine for anyone who only needs to do a body here or there. For heavy use and more demanding artwork and detail, a quality Iwata, Paasche, or Badger, just to name a few, can be had for only $20 more than the Aztec.

But for anyone who doesn't have the extra cash, or the need for better tools, it is adequate for the job.
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Is the Iwata Silver Jet compressor good enough for painting RC?
working pressure is 10 to 18 psi

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Your def. gonna want a a filter/water trap setup on the outlet if your using a regular compressor. Especially if your in any kind of humind enviroment.
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TCP Global is ok but i been doing business with Chicago Airbrush supply company and had nothing but good things to say about them i bought a badger and it jammed up on me i returned it no questions asked and bought a better model from them.

lost of great stuff on there site, like i said TCP Global is great but i like Chicago better because i am located in New Jersey And i get shipped fast them.


Great Post!!!! ProRCSpeed.
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