Keilau: You da man. [:D[ I checked it out and it looks good. Now where’d I put that credit card?
It is not my responsbility that you spend money that you shouldn’t have. [:P]
I did not try this. I have two other airbrush that came with preset, H&S Evolution Silverliner and Badger Krome. Let us know how the handle works out for you.
Gary: The stop screw and fine nozzle are what sold this AB for me. Can’t complain about the gunmetal/silver finish either. It’s awesome. It’s heavy enough to feel very good in your hand. I did take it all apart and noticed the inside of AB has a strange coating on the metal - almost a yellow/copper tarnish. I’ve seen other videos of this AB and noticed it too… maybe it’s normal. It doesn’t look like the metal is degrading in any way, just a strange color.
Also, I live in northern Ark. There’s nothing up here except a Walmart. Haha If I need anything relating to this hobby, I have to make the hour trip to Little Rock. So everything I buy is offline. I miss my old home in GA - I had about 45 hobby stores around me. lol
Keilau: Thanks man for the info. I received an e-mail from them, but only notifying me that they had gotten my order and that it was processing. Nothing about a delay. Now I know!
Hey Guys,
I was going to do a thread for this question, but I think some of the guys following this one may be able to help me. I’ve never before tried to decant paint from a spray can to use in my airbrush. Anyone got a tried and true method? Can you please give me a little block of instruction on how to go about it? Just blasting that spray into a little one ounce bottle doesn’t seem like a good idea, but maybe that’s the only way? I ran out of bottled primer and I can’t find it anywhere. I do have model master spray enamel white primer, though. So how do I get it from the can to the airbrush?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oteliqdTvgw&feature=related
A bit lengthy by the time you have also watched the 2nd part, but describes the process well.
Milairjunkie,
Perfect. Exactly what I needed. I knew you guys would come through. Thank you!! [:D[
Milair beat me to it. lol That’s a great video.
So was I the only one that hadn’t seen that video? [:)] It was great, though. I already tried it and it worked like a charm and I now have a bunch of primer ready to use. That reminds me, it’s been a half hour so it should be ready to go in the smaller job and get a lid. Thanks again.
Brett Green’s Scale Workshop is an old standby gem. Decanting is # 47 and 48. Check out the others. You have to get use to his British ascent though. Enjoy.
I have used a Thayer and Chandler Air Star V for many years. It’s been very reliable. Good pressure control and moisture trap. You can get one at Tower hobbies.
The next time any of you guys see me on here talkin’ 'bout what a great deal I got at Harbor Freight, somebody remind me about the $12 airbrush I thought would make a good primer gun. Or better yet, just come over here and slap me.
I was there today and saw there version of an air brush ($20) and opened the box of one of them to see what they looked like. After I saw what it looked like I quickly moved on to what I was going to buy next which was their version of a air brush cleaning bottle. For $10 I thought it was worth it. The air brush was NOT!
Rchjr
Well, the hose is nice, it came with an adapter to use airbrushes with the small thread (old Testors single action?) and I can always use the airbrush to pinstripe furniture. It doesn’t work too bad if you use high pressure and fairly thin paint. Sprays kind of like a rattlecan. I’ll know better next time. [:(DD] I still like the H.F. clamps!
Hey guys, I got everything in! Been doing some practice before I make a good review of my compressor and airbrush. I already SLIGHTLY bent the needle wiping a cloth over the front and not being careful!! It still works though (and I have three replacement needles on the way). Talk about a rookie mistake…
I am trying to get the thinning down pat. Weird issue though - was wondering if anyone has experienced this with their airbrush. When I am trying to spray a hairline thin paint line, it will work fine for the first few seconds then paint will stop flowing. If I release the needle and pull back again to same length (keeping air flowing the whole time) it starts to work again for another few seconds. This is only when trying to achieve VERY thin lines. I can pull back all the way and watch paint flow until the cup runs out. lol I’m not sure what could cause this…
But with more practice and usage I’ll write back about my compressor and airbrush.
Icer22x,
How is the compressor so far? Is it very loud? I am thinking of ordering one as well and curious as to how it is performing.
Thanks,
Rchjr
It’s extremely quiet. It works wells for $40. There is a small leak I have to find. If I leave the tank full, I hear the compressor turn on again in about 10 minutes due to the leak. I don’t know where it would be. I tightened all the nuts on it, so we’ll see. I will post a detailed review once I have gotten used to it.
Sounds very much like tip dry, which is relatively common with acrylic paint, try adding a bit more thinner or adding a flow aid or retarder.
Icer22x,
That is a bummer about the leak, are you going to send it back?
Rchjr
If it takes 10 minutes to drop the tank pressure from 60 psi to 45 psi, I will not worry about it. When you airbrush, you will find the motor turns on a lot more frequent.
How long does it take for the compressor to kickin when you hold down the airbrush trigger? (Just blowing dry air.)
Tanks turn on? That’s quite a compressor. Sorry Keilau I couldn’t resist. [:D]