hmmmm, I wonder if I could get as much help as you did Meredith!
Wow, the distaff side building a P-38 (Academy or…? I built the N) and looking for airbrush advice…wotta gal! I can’t get my wife away from scrap-booking (OK, cropping).
Good luck,
Shawn
Meredith,
I started the same way you did, finally settling on the Aztek system. At least for now. I know Sgt. Andy is sending you his 350 (nice guy!). I’d be happy to send over the accessories I have for the 350, as well as my old 350 as a backup. Please send a mail address to cnicoll@mindspring.com and I’ll get it out to you.
Chris
Hey,
Does anyone have an Iwata Micron that they can give to me? [:D]
Mike
Meredith,
If you want a real quiet compressor and you or your husband has a little knowledge of mechanical things you could build one with a refrigerator motor for pretty cheap. Of course some people do not want to go through that much trouble.
Speaking of Ebay I found this compressor that you may want to watch although it might get a little pricey. These are one of the best units made.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2326276249&category=28111
Mike
Also, if you’re looking at buying a used airbrush, take a REAL close look at all the parts that come in contact with the paint. Single action brushes can get the nozzle bent or otherwise damaged. Double action brushes have a long, thin needle that must come to a perfect point to get a good spray pattern. If there’s anything wrong with either, you won’t be happy with your painting, no matter HOW much you spend for an air source.
Walt
wow, i wish one of us was mechanically inclined enough to build one…as that sounds like a great quiet and cheap way to go…unfortunately, i think i’ll have to keep watching the paper and ebay for a bargain