Is this a good product?

[geckoman1220]

I'm 16 so i don't have a lot of money for a good airbrush set and I'm tired if my spray cans having to thick of paint. I found this one kit at hobby lobby from Testors.

http://www.testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=1550

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHN98&P=W

[Twowheelsrule]

Are you looking for opinions? Would you like other ideas?



Either way I wish you good luck,
Mark

[geckoman1220]

if you can find alternates that aren't in the high dollar ranges, that would be fine.

I don't really even know what I need for an airbrush set, my dad has a compressor that has adjustable pressure.

[stevenoble]

It might do the job for you.But you would be better to save your money towards a proper airbrush.Then you can mix any kind of paint you want in it and paint all day long.I know it's a little more expensive but the Tamiya spraywork HG single action airbrush I purchased from Mediamix hobby has served me well for a good couple of years now.It's reliable and very easy to clean and maintain.I was so impressed with it I bought the Tamiya HG wide version as well for painting larger areas such as car bodies etc.If your Dad has a compressor then even better as you have saved yourself money on that.I would just get an airbrush not a set and you're ready to go!!!

You can see them at this link.

http://www.mediamixhobby.com.sg/cata...44572d&x=0&y=0

It all depends on what you want to spend but you can get a proper airbrush for reasonable money without going over the top.

[rsxse240]

This is the PERFECT airbrush for you.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95810

but you'll also need this
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95813

this
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96427

and this
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92415

Full airbrush set up for under $100, plus shipping. You will not beat it. I have that airbrush, it works GREAT! There are other cheaper compressors at harbor freight as well, but if I were to go back in time, I would not get the cheap air compressor.

[geckoman1220]

rsxse240- thats perfect, my dad has an adjustable compressor so i don't need that.

[Adam Baker]

Yea, definitely get the real airbrush.

The problem w/ the Testors system, is that after awhile, you've spent a fortune on the propellent cans. After awhile, it just makes more sense to have spent hte money on a compressore & air brush.

They also dont do a real great job of holding constant pressure once you've run it for awhile. As the charge in the can gets lower, it starts loosing pressure, and can mess up a paint job (ask me how I know this...)

[tonioseven]

I've used that set for many paintjobs. I've never had any complaints about it and I've mixed and used several types of paint with it.

[Didymus]

I have my doubts about that setup - keep in mind that you get what you pay for. Propellant cans cost nine or ten bucks each. With that setup, it won't take long before you'll have spent the cost of a decent airbrush and compressor.

The Paasche H-Series airbrush is a workhorse that's been around at least 50 years. It's much better quality than most of the newer cheapo stuff. It will do a nice job and it's made of sturdy materials. It will be trouble free if you clean it often with lacquer thinner. You won't be able to lay down 1/4" wide lines, but it's just the ticket for car bodies and most other model car stuff.

I just googled http://www.dixieart.com/HSet.html. They have a very basic Series H kit, with hose, bottle, etc. for about $35 plus shipping.

And you can get a decent piston-type (no tank) compressor for around $110. And be sure to pick up a moisture trap/regulator. After that, it's just nickels and dimes.

I know it probably sounds like a lot of money, and if it's too much, try to find somebody who'd be willing to share the cost with you. Keep in mind that you won't need to use it every day, so sharing an airbrush is a reasonable proposition.

You could also try to find used stuff. Check the bulletin board and talk to the owner at your local hobby shop. If you find something else that sounds good but's unfamiliar, check here first.

Just make sure the seller has a 99+ feedback rating.

Good luck!

Ddms

[tonioseven]

Doubts are good but that setup can work if you're inclined to make it work; I would like to add that I eventually got tired of the whole propellant-can setup and bought a compressor and a couple of decent airbrushes.