airbrushes

[Guest]

The paint cup looks like the small one (confirmed by the larger space in the padding of the case). I would find it rather too small for some jobs such as applying primer to the whole of a 1/72 Lancaster bomber which is quite a big model even in that scale. But you could buy the bigger cup from a supplier. (Check cost.)

I guess that all of the AB but the nozzle and needle is likely to be in good condition, given his description. You might find that you need to replace either a nozzle or a needle, or both, but again, unlikely given his description.

12 hours left. Let us know how you get on.

[Guest]

Looks quite good. New cost is about £164. Also looks as though it has a second needle & two cups. The additional cup & needle are probaly worth £20 on top of the £164. Saving of approx £50. But no gurantee or is there ?

Laurie

[Guest]

Steve just read you note. Missed the fact it is on auction. Agree I think if it goes up by much at all it is probably best to buy new.

Harder & Steenbeck Evolution Two In One for £130. This is the brush I use & I have found this very satisfactory. After thinking I would go for this one as you get it for less, have a gurantee & if you find it as I have you will have a good airbrush. Very easily to clean. About 4mins for a strip clean & back together.

Laurie

[Guest]

I will deffo get this brush but have time to look for the best deal and more likely new.

to fund my new brush im selling some stuff on ebay.

I tried rc helicopters for a while and spent a lot of money on them take a look at http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221284693379?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p39 84.m1555.l2649

I soon got bored of that and always end up back to what my dad introduced me to 40 years ago.

I love arts and crafts in general and have made balsa flying planes,real working clocks made from paper to slate covered with cartoon art work house numbers,and a truly impressive plank on frame mayflower galleon.

And always I come back to scale models.

[Guest]

The winning bid was £161.78.

[Guest]

Youch I bet the seller is happy !

[Guest]

yes it wasn't me. for that much I will buy new.

and at least we know they hold there value...

steve

[Guest]

Im just waiting for my compressor to turn up. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200600974912?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p398 4.m1439.l2649for that price I couldn't go wrong.

its got two brushes with it that I don't expect a lot from but will be good to practice with and learn how to clean.and my daughter can have a play with them too.

I do want the harder and steenbeck infinity 2 in 1 but I decided to buy the neo for iwata at 50 quid to see how I get on before I dig deep.

come on compressor I cant wait.

oh and to practice on I brought a 48 scale spitfire. small aint it lol makes me realise how big of a plane my 48 scale skye raider is in the flesh.

[Guest]

If your Spit. is A05115A, I completed this a months go, and bought it to practice on. The wing roots needed filling, otherwise OK. As a beginner, I found that airbrushed paint, and especially gloss varnish, tends to pool at the wing roots of planes, probably because of the confined space caused by the fuselage/wing junction. So go more lightly when you reach that area.

On your compressor (a good bundle), remember to open the bottom valve (I do it every time after a session) to let out any moisture that has gathered.

The illustration seems not to include a pull off/push on quick-release connector on the hose, between the AB and the hose. This handy item allows you to disconnect and attend to the AB without releasing the pressure in the tank. I got mine from "everythingairbrush":

Airbrush Quick Release Mini Coupling Body & Tail Kit Ref: AB-117 at:

http://www.everythingairbrush.com/acatalog/Quick_Release_.html#aHS_2d104473

but check that it will fit your system.

[Guest]

Also Steve (exo). when you have fitted up your system get a small amount of water with a dollop of washing up in it. Get the compressor & system up to say 40psi. Then with a paint brush go around "every " joint on the compressor hoses & airbrush giving a liberal wash with yee old paint brush & watch for bubbles being squeezed out of the joint. Not the static ones in the liquid a leak will come out in little beads. Found 3 on my system a few weeks back.

Used a plumbers jointing Plumba pipe threadsealer on every joint. Do not like the plastic tape stuff. I have not used the compressor for 3 weeks & the pressure has not changed, Before I get bombed from on high the pros. say you should release pressure after each session. Bet 99% do not !

Laurie

[stona]

Hi Laurie, I do release the pressure in my reservoir though I honestly don't know why we're supposed to do it. I either read, or was told by someone that I should do it. I just flush the brush through after turning the compressor off which loses a fair bit and then hold the trigger down until the reservoir is empty. I only do this at the end of the day, not every time I use an airbrush.

I do spray at around 30-35 psi which means the reservoir sits a bit above that.

I'm itching to get that masking off, another couple of hours should do it. It's very warm in my little work area as the sun is out and it's under glass!

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Interesting Steve. That is a high pressure to spray at. Obviously works otherwise you would not do it. I suppose it really is the amount you pull back the trigger to release the paint which is critical. Must have a practice at this pressure level.

Fortunate in my new abode. Faces East morning sun & is cool during the summer. Winter heated by all the 8 surrounding flats. More to the point a £250 a month elec bill at the old hose has gone down to £100.

Laurie

[stona]

Works for me Laurie!

I find the airbrush works better at this sort of pressure giving a properly atomised mixture from the business end. Controlling the amount of paint you introduce is the tricky bit but I find as long as you know your paints and the airbrush you soon get a feel for it. I spray enamels thinned about, very "about", 50/50 with white spirits, though this varies according to the paint. It's not much different to spraying water

I find this way I can have a block, splatter, etc, etc, free session which is quite relaxing. I can concentrate on what I'm painting without thinking about how and whether the airbrush is working properly. I don't give it a second thought.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Hi Laurie, I do release the pressure in my reservoir though I honestly don't know why we're supposed to do it. I either read, or was told by someone that I should do it.........Steve

I was told that it is to drain water that can accumulate which can cause rust. I have noticed some water coming out, sometimes. I think it depends on the local air conditions.

[stona]

I was told that it is to drain water that can accumulate which can cause rust. I have noticed some water coming out, sometimes. I think it depends on the local air conditions.

That makes sense Steve. I don't think I've ever had a compressor last long enough for anything to rust through! My last one lasted about five years which I thought was pretty good.

Cheers

Steve