Members megganpowell Posted September 21, 2016 Members Report Posted September 21, 2016 I have two setups that I alternate between depending on what I'm working on. For smaller or more detailed projects, I use the Neo Iwata Airbrush with the mini air compressor... https://www.amazon.com/Gravity-Feed-Dual-Action-Airbrush/dp/B004INERK4 https://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Neo-Air-miniature-compressor/dp/B00DV4PTCQ/ref=sr_1_cc_3?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1474423626&sr=1-3-catcorr&keywords=iwata+mini+air+compressor For bigger projects and large-area dye jobs, I use a $12 airbrush from Home Depot with the Senco PC1010 air compressor... http://www.homedepot.com/p/Senco-1-Gal-1-2-HP-Portable-Electric-Air-Compressor-PC1010/100615090 I don't need two setups - it just worked out that way. It depends on what projects you want to use it for. I am glad I started with the nicer Iwata airbrush, though, as the cheap one I have is not dual-action and I would not have known the difference. I will say that I wish I would have researched how to clean my airbrush before I just jumped in to using it. It would've saved me the headache of cleaning dried up acrylic out of the tip. Check out airbrushtutor on Youtube. Quote
Members megganpowell Posted September 21, 2016 Members Report Posted September 21, 2016 This guy knows his stuff, too. I use GoGreen to clean out my airbrush instead of buying expensive airbrush cleaner, though. Hope this helps! Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted September 21, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted September 21, 2016 I personally think folks should be working leather. But if you absolutely have to watch tv (instead of working leather) check why-tube for ed hubbs. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Boriqua Posted September 21, 2016 Report Posted September 21, 2016 The Harbor freight works fine and I still use it for some things but the Iwata hp I bought about a year ago is amazing. I used the 40% coupon and got it at hobby lobby so cost me about $70. I might have been able to get it a bit cheaper but my local hobby lobby only had it combined in a little kit with some paints and other junk so if you can find the brush alone it should be cheaper. I used a large 2gal compressor for a couple of years but about 6 months ago I bought the small airbrush compressor from harbor freight and it has been wonderful. The cheapy 2 gal I bought was NOISY as hell and not only messed with my mojo but I live in a quiet retirement community so I wouldnt use it before say 9am and I like getting started earlier. If you are an apartment dweller or noise is a concern you may want to consider it. I wouldnt think twice. So far it has been great. DONT buy those chinese kits from ebay. My first one the compressor died in days and I bought another set and the brush itself was miserable to use and lasted about 3 months. Quote
Members mustangman2 Posted September 21, 2016 Author Members Report Posted September 21, 2016 This is awesome info, lots of good opinions and ideas. thanks everyone Quote
glamb Posted September 21, 2016 Report Posted September 21, 2016 Amazon you can get complete kits knock offs of iwata now Master brand ,including compressor ,airbrush $70-$80 bucks. If your not going to detail much get the brush with .08 needle.this is a gravity feed brush. Works great. Quote
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