About the tamiya compressor..

[SwooshICE]

hi, i m pretty much a modeling n00b,
but i m plannig to buy an airbrush and a compressor

i don't need anything super professional
as long as it gets the job done

i found this on hlj
http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?TAM74520

would this be good enough??

if not please suggest others

thanks!

[modelcarmaster16]

yeah it will be good

[theoldboy]

shame you dont have a location entered
in australia you can get a good compresor from most auto stores for under $200.00 they are a lot better than the tamiya one
as for airbrushes never used a tamiya, i have a aztec + badger both very good. price depends on the type of airbrush you buy
i would look all the opptions that you have before you buy anything ,ask the people at your local hobbie shop or other people in your area or on this forem
it would help to know where you lived

[nornicle]

The old boy, can you tell me where I can that compressor and what type it is?

[SwooshICE]

i m in canada

[Jomnhta]

The Tamiya Spraywork is a very good entry level airbrush. I have used it for 5 years no problem. I dunno if they still come with 2 nozzles (thin and large)but mine (older version) does.

[SwooshICE]

did u have to buy the battery also?

or did u use an adaptor instead??

[yellow15]

yeah i'm going to buy the tamiya one as well. I've talked to a few guys from local hobby shops, they all recommend me this and say it should be more than enough for me (a casual modeller)
I noticed it is backorder on HLJ thou so hopefully i don't have to wait too long

[CYPH3R]

how much is that tamiya set??
i dont know how to convert yens
i live in hawaii

[christofurr]

I bought one of these 3 weeks ago and it works very well. The first time I had ever used an airbrush and I got the hang of it straight away. It's very easy to use and to get the hang of it. The only tiny problem, is that the airbrush itself has a plastic body. This just means that you have to take extra special care of it, but it still feels pretty solid . Plus Tamiya have a range of pretty good quality airbrushes that you can move up into if you feel the need.

The compressor itself feels very solid and well build too. Mine came with an adapter which is a good thing because it's cheaper than having to buy the battery and charger, and you get unlimited running time .

[theoldboy]

Originally posted by nornicle
The old boy, can you tell me where I can that compressor and what type it is?

try superchep auto or repco ,they are all made by the same company they just use different stickers, with a large capacity tank you only get your inital start up noise and and when it starts again to top up the pressure tank(not that often) its the best way to go ,those small ones are apain in the arse

[theoldboy]

Originally posted by yellow15
yeah i'm going to buy the tamiya one as well. I've talked to a few guys from local hobby shops, they all recommend me this and say it should be more than enough for me (a casual modeller)
I noticed it is backorder on HLJ thou so hopefully i don't have to wait too long

maybe you should talk to someone whoes used airbrushs for a while most will tell you not to waste your money on that type of compresor
just because it has tamiya written on it doesnt mean its good
you Kiwis
go the crusaders

[theoldboy]

Originally posted by SwooshICE
i m in canada

is that a state of the USA

[PatR]

I have the older version of the Tamiya Spray Work.

Nice, simple PORTABLE compressor.

A couple R/C batteries and i'm set.

[hirofkd]

Originally posted by CYPH3R
how much is that tamiya set??
i dont know how to convert yens
i live in hawaii

http://www.xe.com
Bookmark it, or just memorize it.