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Post by matt on Aug 12, 2008 20:35:45 GMT 1
Thanks for the information Eric. I am thinking of getting one. I was talking with a supplier today who informed me that acrylic paint is in fact waterproof? After spraying on the model the water in the acrylic paint evaporates leaving a hard waterproof shell? This can be coated further with clear something or other that makes it tough .Also acrylic paint makes it easier to clean the spray gun. Just goes to show depends on who you ask. Some say it is some say it is not.
Matt
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Post by ph on Aug 12, 2008 20:44:35 GMT 1
Well Eric Seen as you are the chief airbrush tester,I'm gona get wot you have got seen as i`v no idea at all. This way i can blame you if it all goes wrong lol, ;D
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Post by eric on Aug 12, 2008 23:02:03 GMT 1
YIKES!!!!!!!
No pressure there then......!
Remindes me of the old bumper sticker "Don't follow me, I'm lost too!"
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Post by Mark on Aug 13, 2008 2:35:00 GMT 1
Thanks for the information Eric. Is your badger a top or bottom cup? Does it make any difference which one you get? I have been looking around makes your head spin. Cornwall models have some package systems in by mantua. I also looked at your compressor AS18(2). I was also looking at the AB-AS18 Is this one the same? shuts of automatically when pressure starts to fall restarts etc. Prices vary. I am tempted. My wife says you can even use them on cakes HA! Thanks for any info Eric. Matt As far as I can tell, it makes no difference to how they paint. The only difference I can see is that a bottom cup holds more paint. If you want to paint a big area (like a Bismarck hull) then a bottom cup would be better. If you want to paint small areas then use a top cup as you can get away with just putting a small amount of paint in it. Idea for weathering, small details and/or small models. Personally, I use an air brush with the largest top cup I could get, which seems like a good compromise.
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Post by matt on Aug 13, 2008 9:50:31 GMT 1
Thanks for the info Mark every bit helps. I see the Mantua also sell compressors one with a tank.Although not cheap.Can you think of any make that I should avoid? Or are they all good for spares and reliability?
Matt
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Post by matt on Aug 13, 2008 9:54:58 GMT 1
Eric unlike Ph I am not lost just going round in circles.
Matt
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Post by Mark on Aug 13, 2008 11:50:08 GMT 1
Not sure about makes. I have an Iwata compressor which works very well and hasn't given any problems (yet !!) Haven't heard anything good or bad about any others. Make sure you have an oil/water trap if you go for a cheapie though.
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Post by nm on Aug 13, 2008 15:58:19 GMT 1
Matt, I hope you're going around only in the best circles.
NM
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Post by matt on Aug 13, 2008 21:18:37 GMT 1
Thanks for info Mark. Looking forward to getting my hands on one. However like others have said it will take lots of practice.
Matt
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Post by matt on Aug 13, 2008 21:20:26 GMT 1
Only the best nm. I am with the Bismarck group
Matt
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Post by eric on Aug 13, 2008 22:49:21 GMT 1
Ah! That'll be ever decresing circles, then!
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Post by matt on Aug 17, 2008 16:28:32 GMT 1
H E L P Sos sos Do I require a compressor with or without a tank? That was the question I was asked. Looking at the pictures of the two compressors I liked it would appear that one has a tank attached and the other not. Which is the best option please and of course why?
Thanks for any help
Matt
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Post by matt on Aug 17, 2008 16:30:00 GMT 1
It would appear that my posts have stuck at 163. I will never get the prize
Matt
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Post by afkmatrix on Aug 17, 2008 20:12:19 GMT 1
Hi Ya Matt,
Well I was told by my dad to get one with a tank for the following reason:
1. If you have a tank then the motor on the compressor will last longer as it will fill up the tank and then only switch on to top up the tank as you use the air.
2. I am remembering this from the book that came with my compressor so sorry if its wrong. But if you have a tank it should also give a nice constant flow to the airbrush.
Now today I had great fun with my airbrush and compressor pron (go have a look under painting for pics) and I must say I am very very impressed with both airbrush and compressor!!! Only had a trial run with some ink but it sprayed great and I don't belive it will be hard at all to use on my Bismarck!! And the compressor is seriously small!! I didn't realise it would be quite that small!! And it is very quiet and can provide up to 60psi but for my iwata 35 is optimal. So if your looking for an awesome compressor with tank and have £76 to spare I would definitely go for this one!!
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Post by eric on Aug 17, 2008 23:00:18 GMT 1
Sounds great Afk!
I must say that although mine dosn't have the tank, the air supply seems very smooth and constant, but you would need to see them working together to compare, I guess!
Don't sweat it Matt, which ever one you go for will be fine. Afk is right that the one with the tank will last longer, but I will never use mine so ofter that it will be likely to blow in the near future......I hope!
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