Advice on a Air Brush Kit
12-26-2012, 08:35 AM
#1
Advice on a Air Brush Kit
I am looking to get a air brush kit to start doing my own bodies.
I am not looking to be a professional or sell my work.
Would something like this be ideal?
Could anyone suggest something similar? I don't really want to break the bank.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3-Airbru...item5aec2b5206
I am not looking to be a professional or sell my work.
Would something like this be ideal?
Could anyone suggest something similar? I don't really want to break the bank.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3-Airbru...item5aec2b5206
12-26-2012, 09:50 AM
#2
I've never used one of those brushes, but several here have. Looking at reviews on the 'net- they're hit and miss.
Looks like that setup will do you well if you plan on using solvent based paints only. Those brushes have small nozzles and will not like the waterbased stuff too much. You can use WB paint if you thin it down.
Then you can use the single action one for spraying backing colors or faskoat.
Looks like that setup will do you well if you plan on using solvent based paints only. Those brushes have small nozzles and will not like the waterbased stuff too much. You can use WB paint if you thin it down.
Then you can use the single action one for spraying backing colors or faskoat.
12-26-2012, 10:14 AM
#3
I've never used one of those brushes, but several here have. Looking at reviews on the 'net- they're hit and miss.
Looks like that setup will do you well if you plan on using solvent based paints only. Those brushes have small nozzles and will not like the waterbased stuff too much. You can use WB paint if you thin it down.
Then you can use the single action one for spraying backing colors or faskoat.
Looks like that setup will do you well if you plan on using solvent based paints only. Those brushes have small nozzles and will not like the waterbased stuff too much. You can use WB paint if you thin it down.
Then you can use the single action one for spraying backing colors or faskoat.
12-26-2012, 02:20 PM
#4
Iwata Revolution is what I've recommended for this for R/C for nearly 10 years. Large paint cup, .5 mm nozzle- it's a real work horse. I used to be able to get them for $45 shipped from dixieart. Iwata has caught on and they are nearly twice that now. 
12-26-2012, 03:34 PM
#5
So this is the one I ended up ordering. I can always change to a new brush right cause the compressor will work with all of them?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o00_s00_i00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o00_s00_i00
12-26-2012, 05:51 PM
#6
yes, compressors are universal. Some don't put out the unnecessary pressure for all paints.
However, in their infinite proprietary greediness, manufacturers decided to use different connectors for their hoses/ brushes. I think those brushes use the same connector size as Iwata, but not all brushes do.
However, in their infinite proprietary greediness, manufacturers decided to use different connectors for their hoses/ brushes. I think those brushes use the same connector size as Iwata, but not all brushes do.
12-26-2012, 11:37 PM
#7
Great airbrush master is all i use just make sure u take both caps off n clean them between colors
Yes it takes standard hose like iwata
Yes it takes standard hose like iwata
12-27-2012, 12:08 PM
#8
If I do have to thin it down what product works best for that?
Sorry to be such a pain but better to ask before trying and ruin the stuff.
Parma PSE
Spaz Stix
Pactra
???
12-27-2012, 06:28 PM
#14
if you use Spaz Stix and Pactra,make sure you have PLENTY of ventilation as these are laquer paints, if you use faskolor and createx ,make sure you have plenty of ventilation but faskolor/createx are non toxic but still you want ventilation...i even wear a paper dust mask just in case,lol
some people use the faskolor/createx straight, i cut mine with a little req windex....fill your cup a little and give one or 2 sprays of windex real quick,put cap ob cup n give it a quick shake this works for me use windex n water to clean between colors..this is for using water based paints,acrylics
if you use spazstix or pacra you r goona have to use laquar thinner n it smells
some people use the faskolor/createx straight, i cut mine with a little req windex....fill your cup a little and give one or 2 sprays of windex real quick,put cap ob cup n give it a quick shake this works for me use windex n water to clean between colors..this is for using water based paints,acrylics
if you use spazstix or pacra you r goona have to use laquar thinner n it smells
12-27-2012, 11:53 PM
#15
Chris, come talk to me next time you're in the shop if you have any questions, you've seen my work I'll get you pointed in the right direction