Testor's Compressors?

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Painting and airbrushing
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Has anybody here used one of those blue Testor’s air compressor’s? I’m thinking about buying one but I haven’t really checked them out. The price seems right but are they reliable etc.? Thanks --Spencer

Also what about Tamiya airbrushes?

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yes, I’ve got one and I’ve done about 8 models with it. I have never owned another compressor so i can’t compare, but I’m happy with it and my Paasche airbrush.

I got mine from Hobby Lobby for $69, from memory.

Thanks

Neil

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If the compressors are anywhere as bad as the airbrushes, then just say

NO!!

go for something nicer like the paasche d500, silentaire scorpion II, (if you have more to spend) a Jun air one, or a iwata sprint/smart jet

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Thanks you guys. I think I’m going to wait a little longer and get the Paasche at the LHS for $169.00. I really do hate my Testor’s airbrush and I’d rather give my money to the little man instead of the large corporation. They also have a Tamiya airbrush for the same price. Anybody here own one or ever use one? Thanks again. --Spencer

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I have used a tamiya airbrush at a demonstration at the LHS, it was pretty nice, compared to the waste of plastic Testor calls an airbrush. but i think i will still back the iwata series as the best bang for your buck, i have three different models and i think they are worth every penny.

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That is expensive. Which Paasche is it?
You can get a Silentaire Scorpion II or Createx (Sim Air) Intruder 2000 for that price.
http://dixieart.com/CompressorsMain.html

Mike