Got an airbrush. Now what?

[DwightT]

On 7/20/2023 at 8:54 AM, chuck123wapati said:

these are similar to what i use.

https://www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush-Dual-Action-Airbrushing-Accessories/dp/B00BTAOBDC/ref=sr_1_15?adgrpid=1239149927754445&hvadid=77447036273123&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=101688&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=b&hvtargid=kwd-77447119490973%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=22398_13435104&keywords=airbrush+bottles+siphon&qid=1689864672&sr=8-15

they come with the attachment.

Thanks Chuck.  I dug through our storage, and while I didn't find any bottles, it turned out that I did have one lid/adapter in the collection of accessories.  I just didn't know what I was looking at.  Regardless I've ordered a set of bottles and lids (local Hobby Lobby didn't have any) so I should be able to start messing around with it this weekend.

On 7/20/2023 at 9:15 AM, Doc Reaper said:

I use the Harbor Freight air brushes that are affordable and durable. I have 3 of the smaller compressors that come from hobby stores, plus a 28 gallon and a 60 gallon compressor. I still use the smaller tankless compressors for ease of movement. I have the larger bottles that I can switch quickly, I also have a moisture trap on the smaller compressors. Buy what you need at harbor freight it saves money and they last. I do have the spot sprayer Chuck displayed but to me it’s way too much gun. For good deals the flea market is ok but you might not see anything there for a while. Craigslist is awesome and  Other places like FB market place. I tripped over the small compressors, my wife decided that I’d need a 28 gallon tank if I was going to paint her motorcycle. 

Yeah, I can see that a trip to H.F. is in my future.  I should be able to start messing around with what I have, but there are a couple bits that I'll probably want (like the moisture trap).

On 7/19/2023 at 6:43 PM, bladegrinder said:

I have a small glass jar that connects to the bottom of the brush verse's the open container, I can see making a huge mess with an open container.

Agreed.  I ran some acetone through it last night using the cup just to clean it out.  I didn't actually spill any, but without some sort of holder I can see that it would be a royal PITA to use that way.  I might play around with the cup until the bottles arrive, but I think long-term the cup really won't be all that practical for me.

    /dwight