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Vric · 10-08-2004, 10:30 AM

a nice braided hose will look better on an Iwata than a cheap rubber one too

ImolaEK · 10-09-2004, 09:33 PM

Grr! I went to Pearl Paint in Paramus NJ and i must say the store is toooo small. I went to buy the glass jar for my airbrush. All they had were Paasche glass jars with different sizes that didn't match my Iwata! I guess i will have to go to the other store in Chinatown NYC again to get the glass jar since that store is HUGE! The smalless one they had here was a 1oz glass jar but didn't match my Iwata.

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Vric · 10-09-2004, 09:38 PM

1oz is ok, but you should try to get one even smaller..

1/2oz are very good to use with testor 1/4oz paint thinned with 1:1 (give you exact 1/2oz)

I praticly always use my 1/4Oz Color cup, but also a 1/2oz for body... never bigger

ImolaEK · 10-09-2004, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vric

1oz is ok, but you should try to get one even smaller..

1/2oz are very good to use with testor 1/4oz paint thinned with 1:1 (give you exact 1/2oz)

I praticly always use my 1/4Oz Color cup, but also a 1/2oz for body... never bigger

Man those must be tiny! The 1oz glass one was pretty heavy though

I will try to search for the 1/4 and 1/2oz one sometime this year. Thanks Vric. Do you think ACMoore (Spell check) carries some color cups? I've heard they provide some parts for airbrush's.

ImolaEK · 10-10-2004, 03:39 PM

Guess what guys! I exchanged my compressor eventhough it wasn't even here yet! I know have a 3 Gallon 1.5hp 125PSI Oil-Lubricated Craftsman Air Compressor which is sitting next to me! Will take some pictures once my sister gets here since i was being too nice and let her borrow the Digicam

I have a few questions. Well i was reading through the Owners Manual and i noticed that it said "Never use Compressor Indoors". What is that all about? What are the risks of using it Indoors? Can i just place it in a closed spot where nothing might touch it or can be flammable? I also noticed that it didn't come with the Air Intake Filter...Is that bought seperately?

Edit: I just found the Air Intake Filter hidden inside the 25 Foot Air Hose.

StephenDeli · 10-10-2004, 06:46 PM

I use my compressor indoors. I have no clue why they would not want one to use it indoors. The only thing I can think of is that it is loud?

Vric · 10-10-2004, 06:58 PM

unless it run on fuel, I don't see any problem use a compressor indoors !

it might be loud, but 3Gallon, once filled, you will be ok for the job you will need to do

ImolaEK · 10-10-2004, 07:21 PM

Hey guys, I just finished using my Airbrush with the PSI at 35. I've got to say that the Iwata is defenitely worth it! Soo much control and the range for the spray is incredible. It goes from hairline to almost 2 inches! Defenitely recommend the Eclipse HP-BCS. The Compressor is very good also. Stayed filled for a really long time! Can't wait for those models to get here from HLJ so i could try out modeling with it.

Vric · 10-10-2004, 08:10 PM

wow.. 35psi is high

(well, i'm used to work at 7-15psi)

ImolaEK · 10-10-2004, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vric

wow.. 35psi is high

(well, i'm used to work at 7-15psi)

I guess i got too happy with the air that i put it that high. I did like it thogh when the air was going down that it was around 10-15 PSI. I'll mess around with that tomorrow since i can't turn on my compressor or else there will be a riot inside my house!

ImolaEK · 10-10-2004, 10:29 PM

Here is a picture of the compressor which i shot just now.

ImolaEK · 10-10-2004, 10:31 PM

The hose measures a total of 35 foot! The compressor came with a 25 ft. hose and the Airbrush hose is 10 feet! I can leave the compressor in one end of my basement and work in the other end. Its great!

By the way the compressor retailed for 120 and i put a 2 year warranty raising the price to 150

StephenDeli · 10-11-2004, 09:08 AM

Well if you like spraying at 35 PSI that is fine. Eventually you will notice that you are using a considerable amount of paint. So thats why I only spray at 8-15 PSI.

BTW make sure to empty your compressor after every use and drain the tank of water weekly. If you dont the tank will eventually rust.

Vric · 10-11-2004, 01:08 PM

and if you see there is some watter in the tank, it will be a good way to know if you need a moisture trap

Martbee · 10-12-2004, 06:00 AM

Agree for the moisture thing and the working pressure too. Beware of the rust or you're investment will suffer. And don't shoot too high with the Iwata... I don't have this exact model but most of Iwata are rated to work under 40psi... don't blow it !

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