| Airbrush & Compressor came today :) | |
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| Topic Started: Dec 17 2016, 02:20 PM (612 Views) | |
| AlphaAl | Dec 17 2016, 02:20 PM Post #1 |
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Just got theses delivered , didn't think I would get it till after xmass Now I need to check out some videos on spraying techniques and how to mix paints and stuff. Any tips or info would be great . Cheers
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| stephen8718 | Dec 17 2016, 02:56 PM Post #2 |
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hi Alpha i got the exact same model 2 years ago and its a great little compressor. i use the cheap airbrushes at the moment . i use only enamels so thinning consistency is the thing to watch out for and air pressure also. i use the Humbrol enamel thinners for my Testors,revell and humbrol enamels with no problems.best of luck with it and enjoy. |
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| AlphaAl | Dec 17 2016, 06:41 PM Post #3 |
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Cheers Stephen , I have Humbrol enamels , I don't have the thinners. Would white spirits or cellulous thinners be ok for now ? |
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| ReccebyStealth | Dec 17 2016, 08:06 PM Post #4 |
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Hi Alpha, You can use DIY thinners with many paints, however, you are better off spending a couple of Euro and thinning with the manufacturer's own brand thinner. If for nothing else than for consistency and quality assurance... White spirits is ok, cellulose is a 'hot' thinner, in the extreme so be careful as it may melt/degrade your O Rings in your airbrush (unless they are high end teflon type?). Where did you pick up the compressor and for how much, and what's the capacity and PSI range please? In the market for a new one myself so am intrigued. Recce |
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| AlphaAl | Dec 17 2016, 08:25 PM Post #5 |
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Cheers pal , yeah I think I'll just order the proper stuff. This is the kit I got , but from Amazon €100 delivered to my door , so not a bad price http://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_148200263239914&drKey=1082&libId=iwtm2fom01000bl0000MAagziyo5&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.ipmsireland.com%2Ftopic%2F10798555%2F1%2F%23new&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FAS-186-Complete-Airbrush-Kit-Compressor-With-Tank-%2F200600974912%3FssPageName%3DADME%3AL%3AOC%3AIE%3A3160&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.ipmsireland.com%2Fforum%2F3499628%2F&title=airbrush%20tips%2C%20guides&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FAS-186-Complete-Airbrush-Kit-Compressor-With-Tank-%2F200600974912%3FssPageName%3DADME%3AL%3AOC%3AIE%3A3160 |
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| Woolley | Dec 18 2016, 01:06 AM Post #6 |
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I'm sure you know this already, mate but.. also invest in a breathing mask and heed the warnings about using in a well-ventilated area: you do NOT want to be inhaling atomised enamel paint and thinners. The kit looks cool, BTW. If I don't bankrupt myself over christmas, think that may be my "Get Through January" treat to myself.. Edited by Woolley, Dec 18 2016, 01:08 AM.
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| AlphaAl | Dec 18 2016, 02:07 PM Post #7 |
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Cheers Woolley , I have s mask , I'll definitely use it. Just messing around with this now , it seems pretty cool
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| Mick_Keenan | Dec 19 2016, 03:34 PM Post #8 |
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I would love to hear your opinion on it, when you have used it a couple of times AlphaAI. I think I might pick up one of these myself. |
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Now I need to check out some videos on spraying techniques and how to mix paints and stuff. Any tips or info would be great . Cheers






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