choosing air compressor

[fei]

hi,
this is my first post and only jsut started getting into this hobby.

i'm waiting for an badger anthem airbrush to arrive and in need of a compressor.
would this be ok to use for a airbursh?
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp...60&Referrer=TD

any tips or brands to go with in choosing a air compressor?

[geofroley]

Too big. Look for an Iwata or Paasche compressor. www.towerhobbies.com should have them.

[weaponCIVIC]

have you considered just buying an air can for your first time? if your just getting into it it may be wise instead of dumping money into a compressor...walmart has a rather large can for about $10 CAN

[Vric]

it would work, but it's too big for airbrushin only
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=18425
this one would be nice, still a bit big

Btw Aircan is the worst thing to buy.. Best way to loose money. Damn you pay 10$ for air !! in less than a year, you will pay more for those can of air than a good compressor. I used them first, I wasn't even hable to finish a model. also you can't control the pressure, so it's always too much for detail work

[freakray]

I have to agree with Eric, an air can is a complete waste of money.

Check out ebay, you can get airbrushing compressors for a fraction of the retail price.

[Vric]

personally, I got my compressor for 149$Cnd (about 110$us) and it came with a nailgun for big hardware work.. 100Psi, 1.5Hp 2 Gallon tank.

[fei]

thanks for the replys so far
i want to do a bit of practicing with the air brush first so i proberbly be wasting alot of air using cans.

anyone know of some decent compressors UK based?

[StephenDeli]

I use a 10 gallon air tank that I bought at sears. It works wonders for me!