affordable compressor questions

[flyonthewall]

I could do some drawings if u wanted? theres not that much to it really! I copied the typical spray booth design (ie not just a box shape!) from a picture of a Micro-lux model in the Micro-Mark catalog. My version is 2ft wide and about 14inches tall, the side walls tilt away from the front edge so the top is narrower than the bottom and there is a bathroom extractor fan fitted in the top piece. The whole thing took about 2hours to make from design to the final screw!!

[awaken1973]

have a pics how it looks?

[ljrlude01]

Would this compressor be enough? or would I need something better, I'm also ordering an Airbrush Aztec Model A4709.



http://4toycars.com/index.cfm/fa/pro...ProdID/181.htm

sorry to bring this old thread back but I read in the FAQ is better to bring thread back to keep it in the same topic

[Jay!]

Originally posted by ljrlude01
Would this compressor be enough? or would I need something better, I'm also ordering an Airbrush Aztec Model A4709.



http://4toycars.com/index.cfm/fa/pro...ProdID/181.htm

sorry to bring this old thread back but I read in the FAQ is better to bring thread back to keep it in the same topic

Wow, I didn't know Testors had one... Wonder who makes it for them...

[ljrlude01]

So will this work or not?? should I look for something else? Those anyone have one of this compressors?

[008]

Looking at this http://www.testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=12 ...
At 20psi max you're at the bare minimum. It also looks like it's preset at 20psi so you're stuck with that. No in-line filter or regulator, bad idea IMO. Some paints like acrylics need 25psi or higher or the nozzle starts clogging up with high paint flows, like you would need with a glossy car finish. When airbrushing tiny parts on a sprue using my Aztek I turn the pressure down below 20psi so I don't waste paint.

That compressor seems too beginner-ish or for small jobs like figure painting. Add in the cost of a regulator and moisture trap (about $30 for both) you could've bought something better. What are your noise limits? You could get a good unit from a department store for about $150 if you can live with the noise racket. But with a storage tank the noise would be intermittent as you can just fill the tank and spray with the compressor off. For example, Micromark has this that'll do the job and then some. The high-end Testors AC200 or something similar is your best bet for airbrushing cars. It'll do 25psi plus it's got a regulator and moisture trap. "Under load" is with the airbrush on, meaning it can keep up 25psi as you hold the trigger down.

Don't skimp on compressors, get what you can afford. If the next upgrade is $50 beyond your budget, wait and save the $50. You'll be much happier in the long run. I went for a 7hp 80-gallon unit but airbrushing isn't what I initially bought it for although I can airbrush all week with the tank filled.

[ljrlude01]

I'll go shop around for something like the micromark, as far as noise goes I'll be doing this on my balcony on the 8th floor doubt I'll have problem as far as noise goes unless is terribly (sp) loud. Thanks for the tip. I'll post pictures of what i find here, kinda hard since I just move to japan and not sure where to start.