I am looking to get back into the model hobby and it seems that airbrushing is the way to paint. I am a beginner in airbrushing; which means I have never done ANY airbrushing what so ever. I do understand that a good airbrush can make things easier. But I am looking into this compressor from Hobby Lobby. Was curious if anyone has ever used one before. Or can suggest a good compressor for under $100.
I can’t say either way about that one,noise would be a factor depending on where your working,price is good even if burned out in a few years,you didn’t spend much, i would spend a few more bucks and get one with a small storage tank so it doesn’t have to run constantly.I bought this one just a couple of weeks ago,it’s very quiet,doesn’t walk around the floor,so dar so good.
You’ll want a compressor that has a holding tank, for the air. One’s without run more which lead to heat buildup which in turn leads to moisture issues.
Steve
I’ve seen others make this comment before, and I’ll make it again: Once you’ve gone to a CO2 setup you’ll never go back to compressors. CO2 = No noise, no possibility of moisture, nothing to break. It just takes getting a tank and a regulator, like what is shown in this snapshot.
@veedubb67 Yes, that is the DOT regulation. And this will come into play whenever your tank runs out and you want to get it filled or exchanged.
Here is my personal experience: When I bought my CO2 setup I really wasn’t sure how big a tank to get or how long it would take to use up. I do airbrushing sessions at least every other week. So being the overkill kind of guy I am, I purchased a standard 125 cu ft welding cylinder (about 4ft high and 10" in diameter… like the kind you would see in any garage welding rig). It was like a $100 difference in price to the smaller cylinders. That was 15 YEARS ago! My tank has never run out, and at this point I’m starting to wonder if I’ll have to give up modelling due to old age before it ever does
I’ll second the CO2 suggestion. I’ve been using CO2 for over 30 years and it’s awesome - with my tiny 10lb tank If you do a tank exchange you can avoid and pressure testing costs. Since moving to AZ I found a welding shop that will refill my tank for $10. Been here 3 years and refilled once. Silent and dry - nothing better!
If you do a tank exchange you can avoid and pressure testing costs. Since moving to AZ I found a welding shop that will refill my tank for $10. Been here 3 years and refilled once. Silent and dry - nothing better!