Need a new airbrush/compressor

[Some_Kid]

Hi guys been a while since ive been here. I was wondering if you could recommend me a good airbrush and compressor that is capable of performing most modeling tasks. I have a badger 150 and a testors air compressor(basic model i believe). Well the 150 is just worn out, its been cleaned and cleaned and its still has issues. I partly attribute it to my compressor but i can't say for sure because its the only compressor i own. I'd like to start new and i was considering getting an Iwata. If i recall its the CR model thats supposed to be better suited for models correct? I was also thinking of purchasing the Iwata silver jet compressor but i was not sure if it had enough psi. Will 18 psi take care of most paint jobs? I will most likely use the brush for interior work, and engines. So i will mostly be using acrylics/ enamels, possibly aclad for chrome pieces. But i would like to try 2k clear for car bodies in the near future.

What airbrush suits me? Ive always heard gravity feed is better for paints flow and reduces clogging.

http://www.iwata-medea.com/products/...on/cr_info.jsp

Is this a good choice?

Also can iwata compressors support badger airbrushes?

Thanks for the advice ive been way over due for a new airbrush. Ive basically been painting bodies with spray cans( with good results) and then spray painting interiors and engines with rattle cans and washing/dry brushing them with acrylics for the past 2 years. Although it is somewhat effective it really limits what i can do. I promised myself that i would be fully prepared to make the best fujimi enthuisiast quattrovalve i can. Im certain a new airbush is needed.

[stevenoble]

Originally Posted by Some_Kid

Hi guys been a while since ive been here. I was wondering if you could recommend me a good airbrush and compressor that is capable of performing most modeling tasks. I have a badger 150 and a testors air compressor(basic model i believe). Well the 150 is just worn out, its been cleaned and cleaned and its still has issues. I partly attribute it to my compressor but i can't say for sure because its the only compressor i own. I'd like to start new and i was considering getting an Iwata. If i recall its the CR model thats supposed to be better suited for models correct? I was also thinking of purchasing the Iwata silver jet compressor but i was not sure if it had enough psi. Will 18 psi take care of most paint jobs? I will most likely use the brush for interior work, and engines. So i will mostly be using acrylics/ enamels, possibly aclad for chrome pieces. But i would like to try 2k clear for car bodies in the near future.

What airbrush suits me? Ive always heard gravity feed is better for paints flow and reduces clogging.

http://www.iwata-medea.com/products/...on/cr_info.jsp

Is this a good choice?

Also can iwata compressors support badger airbrushes?

Thanks for the advice ive been way over due for a new airbrush. Ive basically been painting bodies with spray cans( with good results) and then spray painting interiors and engines with rattle cans and washing/dry brushing them with acrylics for the past 2 years. Although it is somewhat effective it really limits what i can do. I promised myself that i would be fully prepared to make the best fujimi enthuisiast quattrovalve i can. Im certain a new airbush is needed.

The airbrush you have listed above is a good choice in my opinion.Although I really love my Tamiya with the trigger design.More like a mini spray gun.A definite plus point on the Iwata you have chosen is the 0.5mm nozzle size.Great for painting bodies.I am thinking of getting a second airbrush myself and will probably go for this one, purely because I like the trigger design, so much more comfortable.

http://www.iwata-medea.com/products/...n/tr2_info.jsp

As for the compressor.Personally I would go for one a little more powerful than the Silver Jet.The one I use goes up to 80psi but this is really not necessary to have one that goes that high.The most I ever use is between say 15-40psi.At the time I bought it I got it for the right price in a sale and I've had it for some years now.You can use the Iwata compressors with Badger airbrushes as well but you may need an adaptor for the airhose (easily available) The only problem with the compressors is when you start going up in the power stakes the price gets quite a bit higher.

[Some_Kid]

Thanks alot i think i will probably go with the CR. I think i may have found an alternative to my air compressors woes. I forgot that i have this in my garage
http://www.chpower.com/webapp/wcs/st...1_10646_10692_

Its a hausfeld air compressor. Has adjustable psi. Can i get this to work with an Iwata or Badger airbrush? If so i know it will require a some sort of adapter, how will i know which one to buy?

[stevenoble]

Originally Posted by Some_Kid

Thanks alot i think i will probably go with the CR. I think i may have found an alternative to my air compressors woes. I forgot that i have this in my garage
http://www.chpower.com/webapp/wcs/st...1_10646_10692_

Its a hausfeld air compressor. Has adjustable psi. Can i get this to work with an Iwata or Badger airbrush? If so i know it will require a some sort of adapter, how will i know which one to buy?

You should be able to use the compressor you list,I would imagine that the hose on this compressor will be much larger than the fitting on the airbrush.However most hardware stores should have pipe fittings so that you can convert the large hose from the compressor down to the smaller size on the airbrush.I have a similar thing on the hose I use.It's a Badger air hose I think 1/8" and I have the Tamiya airbrush 1/4", so I screw an adaptor onto my airbrush which converts it to 1/8" and the Badger hose fits it, simple really.Or you may be able to buy a fitting that screws onto the compressor end and enables an Iwata hose to screw straight onto the compressor.

[lizardqing]

I have an Omni 4000 that I have been useing for a few years now that I really like. Takes abuse rather well, I tend to not get it cleaned out real good a lot since I always seem to get a fire call in the middle of painting. It is real easy to use as well and uses one needle to do all painting types.

http://www.coastairbrush.com/proddet...rod=T89&cat=30

As far as a compressor, I have a 2 gal one that I bought at Home Depot for less than a desk top one that I can also use for things like filling up tires. It is not really that loud, it's quieter than the vacuum cleaner.

[935k3]

Your problems with the Badger 150 are probably related to the needle bearing seal(located inside body of airbrush)is wore out causing vacuum problems. Badger has a lifetime guarantee on that part and will replace it for free.