Not sure if this is directed at my method, but if one can save money and do the job, why not. And it is hardly a "corner cutting" method, just a different one. If a person can have a compressor in the house, splendid. I like the quiet nature of the CO2 cylinder. I have a window between my hobby room and the living room. If my wife and kids are in the living room (which is most of the time) I can still carry on a conversation with them while I am building or painting. And if my wife or kids are reading in the next room, a noisy compressor won't bother them. Happy family all around!\ said:Save and buy a decent compressor. If you have a good airbrush it deserves a good compressor. I have never found trying to cut corners to save cash has worked but I know for some it is OK.
That's certainly a different set up from an inner tube, looks good!\ said:Stuart, if you have any more questions let me know. If I weren't in the house I would be using one of the two air compressors I have. Both have tanks and moisture traps.
Not sure if this is directed at my method, but if one can save money and do the job, why not. And it is hardly a "corner cutting" method, just a different one. If a person can have a compressor in the house, splendid. I like the quiet nature of the CO2 cylinder. I have a window between my hobby room and the living room. If my wife and kids are in the living room (which is most of the time) I can still carry on a conversation with them while I am building or painting. And if my wife or kids are reading in the next room, a noisy compressor won't bother them. Happy family all around!
And cheap airbrush or expensive, a CO2 cylinder does not discriminate. Equal rights for all!
Couldn't agree more! If Iwata had released their amazing new M2 brush when I was shopping for an airbrush, I'd have jumped at it. It's easier to clean than even the H&S ultra, and that's saying something!\ said:Indeed it is. I generally use it for primer or base coats. I use the .5 tip for that. I have also used it to good effect spraying mottling and the fine swirls seen on the German Ta-152s. As long as the paint cooperates it works very well. Oh, and the .3 tip.
Sometimes a point and shoot single action is just the ticket.
Charlie... How long does your tank last? And what psi do you fill it too? .. I've just been offered a diving bottle and as I want to "set up shop" in the room nextdoor to my youngest and model whilst he's asleep the silent tank is a must (according to her that must be obeyed)\ said:Here is a photo of my setup. The bottle is a 5lb (here in the states anyway,) and I made the shelf you see specifically for this. The bottle itself is about 18" tall, or thereabouts. When I empty it I take it to the local gas/welding supply and exchange it for a full bottle. Costs $14.00 USD.
The dial on the right of the gauge shows tank pressure. The one on the left shows outlet pressure which is controlled by the handle in the middle. When I am done with the spray job, I close the valve at the top of the bottle, then hit the trigger on the airbrush until the residual air has been bled out of the regulator.
It really is one of the best upgrades I have made in this hobby. And there is zero moisture. Because it is CO2 and filled by the gas shops apparatus, there is no condensation build up regardless of the weather/humidity.
Another benefit, by the way, is that it is completely portable. If for some crazy reason I wanted to spray enamels I just take it out to the shop. no muss... no fuss.
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