My New Toy!

[ImolaEK]

Well guys, I just finished buying my new toy today. Its called an Airbrush! I bought an Iwata Eclipse HP-BCS Airbrush today. Tomorrow i will be buying a compressor so i could put this baby to work!

[Vtec913]

nice purchase

[aiwa]

Originally Posted by RB26DETT-GTR

Well guys, I just finished buying my new toy today. Its called an Airbrush! I bought an Iwata Eclipse HP-BCS Airbrush today. Tomorrow i will be buying a compressor so i could put this baby to work!

i have been searching all over were do you get those?

[ImolaEK]

www.pearlpaint.com

On the website it sells for $98. In the store it retails for $120. I bought it in the store since technical advice from professionals is priceless when your a beginner.

[bonzelite]

iwata is a good brand. i have one of thoses. and i went ahead and bought a craftsman air compressor --the kind that can run power tools. but i am sick in the head, too.

another tried and true workhorse airbrush is the paache.

[ImolaEK]

Originally Posted by bonzelite

iwata is a good brand. i have one of thoses. and i went ahead and bought a craftsman air compressor --the kind that can run power tools. but i am sick in the head, too.

another tried and true workhorse airbrush is the paache.

lol, Yea some of my friends have recommended me the Paache airbrush's but i really like going after what is said to be "the best". I was actually thinking of getting a Craftsman Air Compressor also today.

Cool!,

[bonzelite]

joeham, rb26, i'd get the craftsman. one reason is versatility. another is capacity: it may be loud, but because it holds a lot of air in a tank, will not be "on" constantly like the smaller, more pricey, almost useless, "art" compressors. i just said the hell with those kind. i love my compressor. it is like an old friend.

but if space and noise is an issue, get the art compressors. they are quiet and fit under your desk.

the biggest PITA is actually the airbrush itself, as it must be cleaned *constantly*.

[ImolaEK]

Originally Posted by bonzelite

joeham, rb26, i'd get the craftsman. one reason is versatility. another is capacity: it may be loud, but because it holds a lot of air in a tank, will not be "on" constantly like the smaller, more pricey, almost useless, "art" compressors. i just said the hell with those kind. i love my compressor. it is like an old friend.

but if space and noise is an issue, get the art compressors. they are quiet and fit under your desk.

the biggest PITA is actually the airbrush itself, as it must be cleaned *constantly*.

Thanks Chad,

Yesterday i went to Sears and bought a Pancake style Craftsman 1.5 Gal 150psi Compact Air Compressor. The salesperson told me that it was very quiet compared to normal compressors while it performed just like them. It is supposedly new but was out of stock though. So i ordered it and it should be here the 15th! Until then i will just stare at my airbrush and read the handbook over and over and over again.

[bonzelite]

joeham, here is what i do: i use a small plastic trash can while working. i use it to blow out the airbrush as i pour water, overflowing, into the cup to dilute the paint. when it spays clear, it is clean and ready to be put away or used again with another color.

the brush must be dismantled, like a drag car after every 1/4 mile run, to clean out the needle and nozzle. paint will accumulate and congeal everywhere within the mechanism.

once you get used to it, the ritual will be a matter of course. and your payoff will be another tool and technique to add to your trick bag

i use acrylic gouache in my brush, a paasche. i seldom use the iwata, actually. i think it is broken. cannot recall why i retired it. i think it just needs a new needle.

[Jeep_Rubicon]

those things r wicked, can do many things

[ImolaEK]

Originally Posted by bonzelite

joeham, here is what i do: i use a small plastic trash can while working. i use it to blow out the airbrush as i pour water, overflowing, into the cup to dilute the paint. when it spays clear, it is clean and ready to be put away or used again with another color.

the brush must be dismantled, like a drag car after every 1/4 mile run, to clean out the needle and nozzle. paint will accumulate and congeal everywhere within the mechanism.

once you get used to it, the ritual will be a matter of course. and your payoff will be another tool and technique to add to your trick bag

i use acrylic gouache in my brush, a paasche. i seldom use the iwata, actually. i think it is broken. cannot recall why i retired it. i think it just needs a new needle.

Kewl i bought some Createx Paint i believe its called. I can't wait to start using the airbrush!

[ImolaEK]

Well i bought a different Air Compressor. This one is a 3 gallon tank 1.5hp. Fills in less than a minute and lasts for a good time!

[HighOctaneNOSUser]

Sweet man, I will have to get an airbrush soon! maybe for Christmas....

[99civichic]

Originally Posted by RB26DETT-GTR

Well i bought a different Air Compressor. This one is a 3 gallon tank 1.5hp. Fills in less than a minute and lasts for a good time!

That's what Will69Camaro and I use on our models. It's quieter than the ones I used at work, and the upstairs neighbors haven't complained yet about the noise!

[ImolaEK]

Originally Posted by 99civichic

That's what Will69Camaro and I use on our models. It's quieter than the ones I used at work, and the upstairs neighbors haven't complained yet about the noise!

Kool, If you think this one is quiet than what is loud j/k yea its pretty quiet and fills up soo quick.