Bought an air brush,

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TJDFett

Hunter

• Jan 8, 2010

• #1

Okay, so I bought this airbrush at my local hobby shop.



It's simple, and all I need for the job I'm doing.

So, I don't have an air compressor and don't plan on buying one. But luckily, my hobby shop sells compressed air used for airbrushing! So, I bought a can. When I tried to hook it all up, the hose doesn't plug into the top of the can. I went back to the store to see if there was some sort of adapter I needed. We tried all of them, but they all were too big or too small to fit on the can. The guys working there really didn't know what they were doing, anyway. So, I'm coming to the experts. Guys,what do I need to do to get my airbrush working?

 

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carves

Jr Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #2

Maybe you can give us a picture of the air can bottle ?

 

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IronManSculptor

Jr Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #3

Check out either ReynoldsAM.com or look for a Pearl Supply Store, maybe even a JoAnnes' Fabric and Crafts store.

Other wise, I think you may have to contact the manufacturer of the gun and the hose to see what's up, unless it's a specific "compressor" gun and not a run of the mill hobby brush...

 

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TJDFett

Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #4

I can take a picture of the end of my hose easily. But since I returned the can of air, I'd have to go back to the store with a camera. So I cant do that until the next time I'm at my local mall. What do you guys use to power your airbrushes? Do you have any experience with canned airbrush air?

 

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SUPERprops

Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #5

noooooooooooooooooo!! I bought this one a while back and it SUCKS. It could hardly spray the paint out, after what seemed like forever of tinkering with it, it finaly worked... ...barely.
I'd say take it back if you can and save up for a new one.

 

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TJDFett

Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #6

Ugh, I already took it out of the packaging, and the 5ft. cord is all undone! If I never use it, it's not that big a deal anyway. Only spent 5 dollars on it. The store had a 50% off sale.

 

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IronManSculptor

Jr Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #7

YEa dude, if you're gonna air brush, make the investment into a good gun and a compressor. Cans are good if you're in a squeeze and you need a quick fix, but all in all. make the investment... When it comes to art and supplies, you def. get what you pay for in this arena...

 

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TJDFett

Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #8

The only thing is, I'm only doing a little project. I need to paint the red stripe on my shin tools. Other than that, I have a millennium falcon model that I was considering finishing. I really don't want to break out the Benjamins for what I plan to do.

 

vaders right hand

Well-Known Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #9

thats what i said , but once you have a good tool , you will use it more than you think , and the day after you sell it you will wish you didnt .

 

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IronManSculptor

Jr Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #10

Yea, once you see the quality of your work with a great tool, you'll end up trying to air brush coins just to see if you can do it...

 

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TJDFett

Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #11

Well guys, hit me up with some links. Where should I go to find one?

 

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slave1pilot

Well-Known Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #12

Dude,
send me your shin tool & I'll paint the stripe for ya
I painted mine with Krylon Banner Red in a rattle can
Just about any Red spray paint will do for something that small
then save up 7 get a decent airbrush setup for your next project.

 

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miqt

Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #13

I just bought this one due to an endorsement by S1P.....Thanks for the good advice man! BTW its now on SALE
for 57.46 USD. Thats a really good price for a quality tool of any kind.
Mike
http://kustomaccessories.com/category/16995329821/1/Paasche.htm

 

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TJDFett

Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #14

slave1pilot said:

Dude,
send me your shin tool & I'll paint the stripe for ya
I painted mine with Krylon Banner Red in a rattle can
Just about any Red spray paint will do for something that small
then save up 7 get a decent airbrush setup for your next project.

Click to expand...

If there's a rattle can color that looks good, then I can just do that myself. Krylon Banner red, huh? I'll pick up a can. Thanks for the info!

 

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carves

Jr Hunter

• Jan 9, 2010

• #15

Here are list of good airbrush availabe in the market;
- Iwata
- Bager
- Paasche

Make sure you pick up the dual action model.

 

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TJDFett

Hunter

• Jan 10, 2010

• #16

What about VL? I've hear they're good.

 

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slave1pilot

Well-Known Hunter

• Jan 10, 2010

• #17

That's what i use
The Paasche VL Dual-action

 

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SUPERprops

Hunter

• Jan 10, 2010

• #18

I just got this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190352936278&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Reg. around $150.00 got it for $85.00.

 

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Tankboy

Jr Hunter

• Jan 10, 2010

• #19

I have a VL, and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT's amazing, but pricy. However, it'll last you forever. Testors AZteks, forget'em. they are as to Passchaes as rubies helms are to... what's the best maker of mando buckets? Anyway, you need a compresser, and a regulator. Those propellant cans work, but not well. If you have an air storage tank, that'll work just fine. I have an Iwata smart Jet compresser, overkill, but beautiful. Basicially, the more money you spend, the better. it's a pretty direct ratio. if you have specific questions about the VL, PM me.

 

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SUPERprops

Hunter

• Jan 11, 2010

• #20

Look what came in the mail today:

Yay!!
here's the link:
http://www.micromark.com/PAASCHE-MODEL-D500-AIR-COMPRESSOR,9010.html

I have not used it yet, but I turned it on and it's soooOOOooo quiet.