Scratch that plan. I had massive setbacks with the final detail. It took about ten tries to get the jack to sit right, and those damn S-shaped buggers don’t fit their mounting holes at all. Then there’s the two miniscule handles needing attachment… In the end, I gave up since my hands were shaking far too much. Might try again in the weekend.
Hey fellas,
So, where can I find this Badger Garage sale? Couldn’t find it.
I just picked up an old air compressor. 69’ Craftsman for $20. I love old stuff! Any way. I plan on using it for work and hobby. So this means that I will be journeying into the relm of airbrushing this spring. I have a cheap airbrush from 5 years ago.Of course, all my work will be done out in the garage. I’ll be an official beginner.
Well, I guess I said all that to say this. How do you guys have everything set up and hooked up? PSI, fittings, thinning ratio, etc. I’ll probably be using the Testors Model Master series and regular series bottled paints. (Enamels) and some of the Tamiya products. (Enamels). That’s what I have in my hood at the local hobby shops. I do civilian stuff. No military. Like color. 
TIA. Cheers,
John
Here’s the link for the Badger Garage sale:
http://www.badgerairbrush.com/garagesale.htm
There isn’t that much there. A beginner might find the $20 single action airbrush a decent tool. I find the hobby compressors very expensive compared to the garage style. Though I’m lucky I can have mine out of hearing! My opinion would change if I was forced to be in the same room with the compressor.
There is no “right” setup, psi, thinning ratios all depend on the paints and thinners you use and how thick or thin the paint is. See MusicCity’s Website for tips and tricks on airbrushing. He mostly uses acrylics (like me) but much of his advice will work for enamels as well. Admire his work and then scroll down to the bottom for his tips and tricks section.
I would recommend getting a moisture trap and regulator for your compressor, as well as another inline trap for catching dirt. That’s a pretty old compressor! Compressed air will introduce moisture into the airline, the compression squeezes the moisture out of the air. So I have my moisture trap last on the airline. I hook my AB up to it, which in turn is attached to the regulator. That way I can control the pressure without leaving my seat. I would attach the dirt trap directly to the compressor so it stops rust, dirt and oil from getting into the airline. You can buy all three for under $30 if you shop around. There are more expensive regulators and traps, but I find the cheap ones work just as well.
Hi,
Thanks for the reply. Oh yah. I already have a trio. Gotta have one of those. I’ve worked with industrial hydraulics and pneumatics before. Just never messed with any air compressed spraying equipment. My experiance with spray equipment is all airless.
I have some familiarity that’s about it. Just want some input from the master hobbiests like yourslves. Of course I’m sure it all a matter of sitting down and playing to get the feel of things.
Thanks for the links! Just getting input from people like yourself, and web pages, you can learn alot real fast. You’re very helpful. Thank you kindly.
Cheers,
Boy do I have YOU fooled! I’m a newbie myself, who’s been paying attention to the real masters of the forum. I’m merely passing along the same information that’s been provided to me.
But you are very welcome. Helping others is the point of these forums!