Looking an airbrush set.

[SleeperN06]

I'm looking a complete inexpensive airbrush set. I don't know anything about airbrushing, but I want to learn. I'm not planning anything big, I just want to use it for modeling in my layout. I'm tired of spray cans and all the overspray that comes with it.

Does anybody have any suggestions? 

[dcgrosvold]

Try these. They don't necessarily relate directly to model rr but have LOT of good information on technique, equipment, and media:

http://www.howtoairbrush.com/ 

http://www.tcpglobal.com/airbrushdepot/

http://www.bearair.com/ 

http://www.iwata-medea.com/index.html

http://www.paascheairbrush.com/ 

http://www.badgerairbrush.com/ 

 

Hope this helps...

-Dave 

[loathar]

A single action brush is good for general painting and a dual action brush will give finer control.
If you've never used one before, I would recommend a single action to start out. You can't go wrong with a Paache Model H. I've had mine for 25 years.

[SleeperN06]

 

Thanks Guys, I looked at the Paasche as loathar recommended and I think I like the Model 2000H Hobby Kit or at least its in my price range.

I'm not sure what compressor I need yet, but as I looked through those sites that Dave listed, I noticed that some of the compressors had tanks attached. The tank looks like a portable air tank that I already have. I also have a large compressor in my garage for working on cars.

Could I fill the portable tank from the large compressor and use it to operate the single action airbrush? Or, do I need some special regulator to operate the airbrush?

 

[dcgrosvold]

You certainly can fill the portable tank and use it, however, you should invest in a regulator and water filter for the air tank. The Mini-regulator and Water trap from Airbrush Depot would be a good choise. Attach it to the portable tank, and then spray away.

[SleeperN06]

You certainly can fill the portable tank and use it, however, you should invest in a regulator and water filter for the air tank. The Mini-regulator and Water trap from Airbrush Depot would be a good choise. Attach it to the portable tank, and then spray away.

Thanks Dave, that sounds real good.

[UpNorth]

They are on Ebay  for 10$ from the same place, in your neck of the woods also.

[SaltRiverRy]

I got a cheapo from Harbor Freight Tools that works well enough for me. The local stores have (or had) 2 types, both of which regularly go on sale for less than $15. I have the "Quick Change Air Brush Kit." It will not do any fine spray, but is good for structures. I'm still practicing on rolling stock, but it is working fine.

The sides of this caboose was done with a can of Floquil, while I airbrushed the roof with diluted Poly Scale D&RGW Freight Car Red. This was my first practice car (I posted a thread a couple of weeks ago.)

I also bought a compressor from them. It only has one pressure setting, but it works for the air brush. It, too, was inexpensive.

You can browse their website (www.harborfreight.com) for locations and pricing.Usually, even more helpful on their site is downloabable user manuals.

[SleeperN06]

I got a cheapo from Harbor Freight Tools that works well enough for me. The local stores have (or had) 2 types, both of which regularly go on sale for less than $15. I have the "Quick Change Air Brush Kit." It will not do any fine spray, but is good for structures. I'm still practicing on rolling stock, but it is working fine.

I bought one for my son at Harbor Freight about 10 years ago and I reamber he some problems but I don't know what they were and I never used it. He's in Iraq right now, so I can't ask him. I do know we did not have a compressor at the time. Maybe that was the problem.