discussion Cheap airbrush for beginners?

[Guest]

I have decided to go and buy an airbrush for some tamiya models that I have recently being building. I have no experience with airbrushing and I only have about £50 to spend on everything. Do any of you know where a good place to start would be?

 

[Guest]

an Iwata for Neo ....

try looking at Scalemodelshop.co.uk

 

[Guest]

Whilst the iwata range is excellent, there's going to be nothing left for a compressor!

For starting out, I'd try the AS 18 compressor & see if you c n get a kit that comes with an airbrush too. A quick look on eBay came up with this one

It's £55 + free postage. I've used the same compressor before with no problems.

Patrick

 

[Gern]

Patrick's right. I've used one of those compressors for about 4 years with no problems at all. The only thing I might suggest is to try and find one with gravity fed airbrushes (ie with the paint cup fixed on top of the A/B barrel) as they are easier to use. I've seen a couple on ebay for around £60 - £65.

Whatever you do - don't go for this one!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350446067151?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Gern

 

[aaron]

My cheap double action no brand chinese airbrush is my favourite and has become my workhorse.

 

[Guest]

I agree eBay is the place to go, you should be able to get a full kit for roughly that amount.

scott

 

[Guest]

Patrick's right. I've used one of those compressors for about 4 years with no problems at all. The only thing I might suggest is to try and find one with gravity fed airbrushes (ie with the paint cup fixed on top of the A/B barrel) as they are easier to use. I've seen a couple on ebay for around £60 - £65.Whatever you do - don't go for this one!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350446067151?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Gern

Hahaha that one might be a little out of my price range

 

[Guest]

Whilst the iwata range is excellent, there's going to be nothing left for a compressor!For starting out, I'd try the AS 18 compressor & see if you c n get a kit that comes with an airbrush too. A quick look on eBay came up with this one

It's £55 + free postage. I've used the same compressor before with no problems.

Patrick

If this is the one you mean I think I might get it. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOP-END-AIRBRUSH-COMPRESSOR-AS18-NEW-AIR-BRUSH-KIT-/380296526063?pt=UK_Crafts_DrawingSupplies_EH&hash=item588b7078ef

As I said i'm new to airbrushing so I don't know what else I would need to buy to go with t apart from a cleaning station

 

[The Migrant]

That looks like it has everything you'll need. The compressor doesn't have a tank which means it will run continuously while you're airbrushing, but unless it's really noisy it's only a minor inconvenience. I used a similar compressor for years until I was able to upgrade.

My only question about the airbrush would be, are spare parts available? The needles are easy to damage so it's good to have a spare on hand in case it happens during a spaying session. I own a non-brand airbrush similar to the one in the picture and it's an Iwata clone, so their needles fit; it might be worth checking if that's the case with this one.

 

[Guest]

As Dave said, a gravitationally fed airbrush would be better, the example I used was really just to give an idea of what's out there.

This one comes with a gravity fed AB. http://www.ebay.com/itm/310810798142?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D310810798142%26_rdc%3D1

Ignore the other AB they provide!

Patrick

 

[eddiesolo]

I have two gravity fed AB in fact I have this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Gravity-Feed-Airbrush-Dual-Action-Compressor-Kit-Nail-Body-Art-Spray-Tattoo-/400356877974?pt=UK_Crafts_DrawingSupplies_EH&hash=item5d37212696 it is okay for a starter set as it is low noise, small, portable, however it is just for starters, a tank version is a must once you get proficient with it. I have a cheapo AB and it is okay, however the button sticks like mad despite cleaning regular. My other is a Hansa Hobbyline at around £90 and that is rather good.

Getting the cheapest is not always the sane way to go even if you are unsure of AB and a newbie. For the extra few quid the experience can be better than using a really a cheap option and struggle with it and put you off. Get the best you can afford without blowing big bucks.

Si

 

[Guest]

I have two gravity fed AB in fact I have this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Gravity-Feed-Airbrush-Dual-Action-Compressor-Kit-Nail-Body-Art-Spray-Tattoo-/400356877974?pt=UK_Crafts_DrawingSupplies_EH&hash=item5d37212696 it is okay for a starter set as it is low noise, small, portable, however it is just for starters, a tank version is a must once you get proficient with it. I have a cheapo AB and it is okay, however the button sticks like mad despite cleaning regular. My other is a Hansa Hobbyline at around £90 and that is rather good.Getting the cheapest is not always the sane way to go even if you are unsure of AB and a newbie. For the extra few quid the experience can be better than using a really a cheap option and struggle with it and put you off. Get the best you can afford without blowing big bucks.

Si

Si not sure if this is the right thing to do with sticking AB buttons but I give mine a fine coat of vaseline. It works but I am not sure of the long term implications if any.

 

[eddiesolo]

Si not sure if this is the right thing to do with sticking AB buttons but I give mine a fine coat of vaseline. It works but I am not sure of the long term implications if any.

Ta Terry, I have tried cleaner, WD 40 to give it a good clean through etc etc, and it still sticks. It sticks on the down press and you have to pull up to get it to stop spraying...very annoying, will try your method too, got nothing to loose.

Si