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[aN4rK1]

OK i read that HUGE thread on airbrushes in the FAQ but i still have some other questions.

1) I got this airbrush froma friend to use as practice before i get my own. He said it was his uncles before he got it and he doesnt know what company and what not this airbrush is. Here are somes pics:







Does any1 recognize this airbrush? or maybe have some info on it. The only numbers/letters on it i already search on google and got nothing. Any info would be great.

2) I was wondering if this aircompressor would work. Pics:





This is the compressor my dad just bought for household stuff i asked him i could use it he said sure. I checked the fitting for the compressor adapter for the airbrush i have and it fit. I was just wondering would this be a good compressor? what else would i need?

3) Ok what exactly does a moisture trap look like? The compressor has a thing at the bottom and the instructions say to open it up after every use to release water build up. So iam wondering what does a moisture trap look like and do i need one for this compressor? And if so, where do i attach it.
Thanks a lot guys
Ron

[mike@af]

I dont see any pics?

[Vric]

The Airbrush look to be campbell hausfeld (rebrand Badger) Not too bad for starting.

That compressor is WAYYYYYY overkill !!!

[MPWR]

The airbrush is essentially a Badger 150 dual action airbrush. It's a terrific airbrush, I use mine for 90% of my spraying.

The compressor is definately more than you need, but it should do the job fine. You'll probably need a pressure regulator. Badger and Paasche probably sell them, as well as other suppliers.

If that's a vinyl air hose, you'll need to replace it with a braided one.

[Whumbachumba]

Don't mean to hijack your thread, but it's better than starting another one. I have a compressor that ranges from 10psi to 100psi and was wondering if that would work for a compressor. It is mainly used to inflate our car tires.

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by Vric

That compressor is WAYYYYYY overkill !!!

No it isnt. I've got a 4 Gallon I use for portable jobs, a 25, and another 21 gallong. Im working on getting a 60. The 4 gallon is perfect, especially for complex jobs.

[Vric]

Originally Posted by MPWR

The airbrush is essentially a Badger 150 dual action airbrush.

Just for information, the campbell hausfeld airbrush is a Badger 150. Only the packaging change a bit.

Anyway, we got it right

Originally Posted by GTmike400

No it isnt. I've got a 4 Gallon I use for portable jobs, a 25, and another 21 gallong. Im working on getting a 60. The 4 gallon is perfect, especially for complex jobs.

Would you agree, for a new comer to airbrushing, this compressor is overkill and he could get perfect result with a 2Gal or 3Gal 1.5HP compressor for half of the price ?

For a modeling freak like you, I guess bigger is better, but for newcomer...

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by Vric

Would you agree, for a new comer to airbrushing, this compressor is overkill and he could get perfect result with a 2Gal or 3Gal 1.5HP compressor for half of the price ?

For a modeling freak like you, I guess bigger is better, but for newcomer...

My 4 Gal was $99. Im not sure how much that one was. But if his Dad bought it, why not use it?

Haha...me, a modeling freak. I'll take that as a complement.

[Vric]

Originally Posted by GTmike400

Haha...me, a modeling freak. I'll take that as a complement.

it was

If it's 99$ then ok

But that kind of COmpressor here are 249$ and over. While 2 or 3 Gal are 99$-149$

But I agree, if he already have it, then use it, But it's still not a good choice for someone that look to start airbrushing and have nothing

[SteveK2003]

I believe Harbor Freight also offers a similar looking airbrush, just generic parts, for about $20. I got the Badger 350 knock-off for $5, and Badger parts with with a little work.

It may look the same and use the same parts as a Badger, but it is likely much lower quality, so be wary of that.

[aN4rK1]

WOW thanks guys for the over whelming replies!

Vric: yes you are right, at first when i saw the compressor i thought wow thats juge, thats gonna be more then i need. But i think it will work. And yes as mike said i did not pay for it . I asked my dad how much he paid, he said he got it for 150 canadian which is a good price for this kind of compressor.

MPWR: The compressor already has a regulator. Its located right before the connector for the hose. So that should do the trick. And why do i need a braided hose? shouldnt this one do the job?

Ok so all my q's were answered cept the moisture trap ones. So what does it look like? and do i really need one? thanks again
Ron

[SteveK2003]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDD33&P=7

They look like that, with or without the regulator attached. I like that regulator because it's 0-60 psi, rather than 0-150+ like the one that comes with most compressors, so it's easier to adjust over a smaller range (Try and get find exactly 17 psi on a broader gauge).

I would run the line from the compressor into the appropriate side of the regulator, mount the regulator where you can reach it, and then run the other line to your airbrush.

A water trap is a must because when you compress air, you compress the water right out of it, and the trap will stop it from reaching your airbrush and affecting your paint job.

[druid_99]

Originally Posted by aN4rK1

Ok what exactly does a moisture trap look like? The compressor has a thing at the bottom and the instructions say to open it up after every use to release water build up. So iam wondering what does a moisture trap look like and do i need one for this compressor? And if so, where do i attach it.

Well, I might be right and I might be wrong but most compressor has its own moisture trap. It usually is attached directly to the compressor and the function is to reduce the amount of moisture in the airline. Most compressors' moisture trap has a clear container with a small valve at the bottom as seen in this website: http://www.dixieart.com/Paasche_Compressors.html

This will be filled with water over time and that is why the valve needs to be opened to release the water build-up. As for your compressor I think it should have a moisture trap but I can't see it... Maybe someone can help you with this.

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by druid_99

Well, I might be right and I might be wrong but most compressor has its own moisture trap. It usually is attached directly to the compressor and the function is to reduce the amount of moisture in the airline. Most compressors' moisture trap has a clear container with a small valve at the bottom as seen in this website: http://www.dixieart.com/Paasche_Compressors.html

This will be filled with water over time and that is why the valve needs to be opened to release the water build-up. As for your compressor I think it should have a moisture trap but I can't see it... Maybe someone can help you with this.

Negative, I believe what you are talking is a petcock to drain the moisture build up created in the tank from compressing the air. That doesnt keep moisture going through the lines what so ever. Those are attached to the bottom of the compressor.

The clear container filter is a moisture trap, but they are very crappy. They filter out larger particles, if your lucky. They are the biggest piece of junk especially for larger compressors. I'll post a pic of one of the moisture traps I use.

[druid_99]

Originally Posted by GTmike400

Negative, I believe what you are talking is a petcock to drain the moisture build up created in the tank from compressing the air. That doesnt keep moisture going through the lines what so ever. Those are attached to the bottom of the compressor.

The clear container filter is a moisture trap, but they are very crappy. They filter out larger particles, if your lucky. They are the biggest piece of junk especially for larger compressors. I'll post a pic of one of the moisture traps I use.

My bad I was trying to explain about the moisture trap and somehow the words coming out of my brain didn't get to my fingers

I am using somewhat the same type of clear container for my compressor (it's a small table top compressor). It works for me, maybe not for the larger compressor .