Tools I Need For Car Building

[cyberkid]

If you are looking for a cheap start up kit, I would suggest that you set aside around 150 at least.
Here's what I started out with:
Compressor(Note: mine didn't come with a AB) got it for around 35$. The advantage of this is that the PSI is set and you can use a battery for spraying anywhere. Although I rarely use it anymore.. I'll never sell it... I still use it to touch up some bits and peices of my 1:1 bike and car. Adaptor is sold seperately. I think I got mine for around 15$...
AirbrushGot this for less then 60$, and if your budget allows you... I would suggest getting a dual action AB on the first go. Personally, I think they are easier to use and control then a single action AB.
One note, since I live in Asia, I get items from Japan a lot cheaper then those who live in the US or Europe. So, expect the prices to be higher when you look for these items.

HTH,
Steve

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by freakray

'how long is a piece of string'

Actually, I always thought How Long was a Chinaman, not a piece of string...


Can I do the "use the search function" post? Can I? Can I? Pleeeesse??

Seriously though bigsupra, if you use the search function and browse the forum for a while you will find TONS of useful information for you to ingest, digest and regurgitate in the form of better models. (hint: search for ALL posts by MPWR)

For my part, I can tell you that:
a) I prime everything.
b) Get an Iwata or Badger airbrush with a 0.3-0.35 needle.
c) Get a cheap hardware strore compressor if you have the space. Don't forget to add a water trap to it and reducution valve if it doesn't come with them. Don't go down the compressed air can road! You will jsut waste time, money and nerves.
d) You can paint with anything but stay away from enamels - they take too long to dry. For car bodies use Tamiya TS range in cans or Automotive paints. For interiors use Tamiya acrylics in jars.
e) Don't post a brakefluid question unless you want to piss off MPWR

my 2cents