Tinkerton Report post Posted July 23, 2014 I'm taking the plunge and buying my first Airbrush set. I hav the opportunity to get an Iwata IS850 studio series smart jet compressor and syphon-fed airbrush for approximately $200US, shipping and import fees included. Is this a worthwhile deal, or should I pass this one up? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/291192699381?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Chicago Air Brush shows the same compressor for $261.00 on sale and that is without shipping or import fees. So yes it sounds like a good deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted July 23, 2014 I'm not an expert on Iwata .. I use Paasche, but a quick look at retail prices shows the compressor alone selling for $250ish, and airbrushes generally sell for over $100 and sometimes over $200. Unfortunately I can't identify them from the pictures, but they both look to be dual action, which is the more versatile type even if a little steeper learning curve. The only possible "gotcha" is that the spray pattern may not be suited to your needs. Some spray a very tight pattern, others a wider pattern, and most can be readily re-fitted with relatively inexpensive parts. Iwata is certainly a well respected brand. It looks like a good deal to me. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidL Report post Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) The airbrush I was looking to make wide spray patterns was the Iwata th line. Its needle allows a nice wide spray. Edited July 23, 2014 by DavidL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Very good deal, get it!!! Been researching airbrushes this month and spent more than that on mine The spray pattern is adjustable with changes to pressure, distance and needle size Can't buy a good name Iwata compressor itself for less than that here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerton Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Out bid at the last second Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Damn!! Wasn't meant to be Watch out for the cheapo compressor/brush combos especially from China I read a number of reviews that they heat up very hot very quickly. Best stick with names like Pasche, Badger, Iwata My son and I did a ton of research and wound up splurging for a Grex trigger style airbrush and compressor. They make nail guns as well and seemed like a good company, but $$$$$ It is soooo quiet! I love the thing Edited July 24, 2014 by WScott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
