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Post by Simon Cornes on Feb 16, 2007 13:39:10 GMT
I have an old Badger 200 single action airbrush and I really should by a compressor because the price of propel is getting silly! I know I could use a bottle of CO2 from a friendly pub landlord and I bought a tyre adaptor years ago but where do you reckon is the best place to get a comprsssor at a sensible price?
I believe I should have about 25 psi output and I want a compressor with a tank to avoid 'pulsing'
Any good ideas? I am thinking about either scouring the car boots or waiting for a spray tan outfit going bust!
I saw one for about £120, which I suppose is fairly standard (no tank mind you) but suggestions would be appreciated.
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Post by merlin on Feb 16, 2007 13:40:56 GMT
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Post by bunthornesbride on Feb 16, 2007 15:58:03 GMT
It isn't the output pressure that's the most important, but the cubic output. Most compressors, with tanks, will be O.K., but, if you're tempted (by cheapness) to go for a single-cylinder, reciprocating motor, the output must be, at least, 1/2 cu.ft of air; some only give 0.25cu.ft., which can lead to pulsing, especially on short hoses. The Airbrush Co. is another handy source (used to be known as the Airbrush Spray Centre.) Squires Model & Craft Tools, in Bognor (01243 842424,) have several, and are extremely fast with deliveries. Patience.
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Post by merlin on Feb 16, 2007 19:42:15 GMT
the one i bought at rdg (dont ask me specs) is pretty good , cuts out at 60psi but runs continually at 40 psi with no pulsing , and as i use it at 15-25 psi it runs great for a first time airbrush . when i get better at things i may buy a better one capable of running more than one , but not yet
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Post by Don Cabriolet on Feb 16, 2007 21:26:56 GMT
My Revell Omega is still in production - no thanks to me as mine has worked for years with no problems...
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Post by Ted Taylor on Feb 16, 2007 22:42:33 GMT
My Revell Omega is still in production - The Omega is not in production any more, they introduced a new Piston type this year and it is £100.00 cheaper works well I have tested it a few times and am very pleased with it. Ted
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Post by Biggles on Feb 22, 2007 13:51:48 GMT
If - and only if - noise levels are not a prime consideration, it would be worth checking your nearest DIY Superstore. Last summer I bought a ½ hp compressor - intended for use with a nailgun - for less than £50. It has a 10 litre tank, delivers 1½ cu.ft/min and up to 80 psi. It's incredibly noisy, but it would be possible to construct a cheap baffled box to bring the din down to tolerable levels. I have it as a back-up in case my far more expensive (and considerably less powerful) silent compressor goes tango uniform (which of course, in accordance with Sod's Law, it now never will!)
HTH
Ian
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Post by lightman on Apr 1, 2007 18:47:24 GMT
Perkins www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk and Ripmax www.ripmax.com both do dedicated modellers compressors which are available via most UK model shops, I have been using a Ripmax compressor for around 8 years and have not had a single problem from it touch wood, some are a little expensive £159.99 however, adding up the cost of all those propellant cans justifies the cost of a nice shiney new compressor
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Post by chillybilly on Jun 15, 2007 21:27:15 GMT
Hi, Had trouble with the compressor /noise issue myself,solution was i built one using a fridge comp and a lorry airtank,and a pressure switch , only bit i bought was a regulator from machine mart ...... Now i can nip off in the garage and get a bit done when the family goes off to bed .............Cool .................
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Post by Loiner on Feb 18, 2009 16:41:46 GMT
Has anyone used a pumped up spare tyre for a compressed air source? I know you can purchase an adapter for next to nothing to go on the airbrush regulator, attach to a pumped up vehicle spare tyre at 30-35psi, and that supposedly makes a good cheap source of compressed air. Presumably the tyre will last a while before going soft and then you just pump it back up again (with a footpump). Just wanted to know if anyone has used one before and if there are any inherant problems?
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Post by The Hooded Claw on Feb 18, 2009 16:51:28 GMT
A very long time ago. You need a very very efficient vapour trap.
H
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Post by neilscrim on Feb 18, 2009 18:12:10 GMT
Likewise for me, a very long time ago. I found I couldn't keep enough pressure in the tyre for a decent airbrushing session.
Granted I was using an old tyre so the seal might not have been very good, but I gave up and went back to canned air. After that i got a compressor.
Some say that compressed bottled gas (CO2 or Nitrogen) is the only decent alternative to compressors, as long as you can get a supplier that is. No doubt in these times of rules and regulations you probably can't can't get hold of gas bottles now...
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Post by Loiner on Apr 21, 2009 18:47:37 GMT
Well I got myself a tyre adapter off e-bay (for £1.50), fitted it to the airbrush adapter, brought the spare wheel in from the garage (and hid it behind a big cupboard so the wife wouldn't see it and ask awkward questions), and had a go with a 1:48 kit .. and it worked a treat. There didn't appear to be any problems, I pumped it up to over 35lb/sq.in. before starting, and the pressure remained long enough to finish all the spraying. I'll just need to pump it back up with a foot pump prior to starting the next one.
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Post by Ted Taylor on Apr 21, 2009 20:38:03 GMT
Well I got myself a tyre adapter off e-bay (for £1.50), fitted it to the airbrush adapter, brought the spare wheel in from the garage (and hid it behind a big cupboard so the wife wouldn't see it and ask awkward questions), and had a go with a 1:48 kit .. and it worked a treat. There didn't appear to be any problems, I pumped it up to over 35lb/sq.in. before starting, and the pressure remained long enough to finish all the spraying. I'll just need to pump it back up with a foot pump prior to starting the next one. take the wheel to the local garage and have another hole cut in the rim then have another valve put in it si you can pump it up as you use the air. ted
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Post by playtime on Apr 22, 2009 0:04:24 GMT
Iwata sprint. Quiet, moisture trap, etc. Pressure good but drops off if you're holding the trigger down for ages. Comes back straight away though. No pulsing.
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