Iwata CR with air cans?

[AustinMartin]

Ok, I really want a airbrush, but I can't afford a compressor, is there anyone here that has run the Iwata CR with Paasche air cans?


Thanks

Austin

[klutz_100]

If you can't afford a compressor, save your money.
Use Tamiya spray cans instead.

[Spike2933]

Testors airbrush propellent and bottle work awesome, thats what I used for the STR.

they cost about 20 dollars (comes with paint) , and you can get about 3-4 models per small bottle, the larger bottle is 15 dollars and about three times the size, its also very light and easy to use, no airbrush needed, just clean the bottle and the next paint is ready.

[MPWR]

I'm totally with Klutzski on this. Propellant cans are crap. Do no waste your money on them, put it towards a decent compressor and regulator. Meanwhile, Tamiya cans are a better option.

Sure, you can apply paint with them. I expect you could also apply paint with a pump trigger spray bottle. But they are a very poor option (they offer no way to regulate pressure- and it's important in airbrushing).

A compressor and regulator will only cost about $125. It is worth the investment.

[360spider]

I bought a brand new Iwata compressor on ebay for less than $60. Come on, that's like what, 4 propellant cans?

[Chuck Kourouklis]

All I know is, I'd like to get half the results with my airbrush and compressor that Spike did with his canned air...

[Spike2933]

Originally Posted by Chuck Kourouklis

All I know is, I'd like to get half the results with my airbrush and compressor that Spike did with his canned air...

IMO it all comes down to control, the testors can will surprise you, it will never clog and never once has it had a hiccup, I've stopped using my airbrush, cause I could never get it right and it got clogged with paint, so I sort of gave up on it, maybe I should get a new airbrush thats easier to use, but I like what I use and it gives me good results.

just like in Hockey, while many players use composite fiber sticks, real wood sticks are still just as good, sometimes this hobby gets expensive, but you can still make fantastic results with cheaper stuff, time and time again

just my 2 cents, now someone can blast me all they want

cheers,
steve

[RallyRaider]

Have you considered the old tyre inner tube trick?
Never tried it myself but sounds cheaper than all those cans of air.

[MPWR]

With a decent reg, there's no reason it wouldn't work....

[Some_Kid]

I've been using my CR with cans for the past two months. Now im desperate for a good deal on a compressor.

[AustinMartin]

Thanks everyone for your useful advice! I am gonna save and wait. I just went out and sprayed a 250TR with a Tami can, and can tell you that some areas are like glass! Thanks you so much everyone!