Guest Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Thinking of getting a airbrush for weathering. Can anybody recommend a decent one in a kit with compressor etc without breaking the bank. Done a quick Google search and was surprised at the price of some of them. I know you get what you pay for but as said it's only for weathering not serious stuff or works of art. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2019 Iwata Neo is pretty good value, no idea on compressor as I have an Aldi £50 special in the garage 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2019 I too have a Neo (trigger version) and have been very pleased with it. Worth getting from a decent supplier as you will probably need some sort of advice/support along the way. Don't forget a spray booth unless you intend to work outside... 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Torper Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2019 Something like one of these should do you fine for starters. https://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/AIRBRUSH_KITS_AND_SPARES.html DT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2019 I use a Sparmax 4 which cost around £45.00 plus a AS186 which was around £80+ I think. Works well for spraying models as well as weathering. I see this offer which looks very good value https://www.everythingairbrush.com/as-186-compressor-two-airbrush-starter-kit.html Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Cheers chaps. That one ianLMS is just what im after i think. Will take the plunge and get that one i think . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Almost any air brush will be fine... badger air brushes are my weapons of choice. They do (for the 150) fine medium and large heads , if you are using enamels the medium is good, if you are are spraying O gauge you may want a larger air brush such as the 175. I would say a dual action internal mix air brush is essential for weathering. Any airbrush is only as good as the compressor used, Best air brush in the world with a poor compressor without an air reservoir will never give good results, canned air should not even be considered. The other essential is a proper cartridge type face mask. Cheers Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Right Away Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2019 My Iwata Eclipse CS had served me well for some years. A bit pricey but it's a lovely tool. Strip her down (did I really say that?) and thoroughly clean after each session and she'll serve you well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crompton 33 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 When looking for a airbrush . First what paint are you go'ing to use Acrylic or Enamel paint. A cheap airbrush from china is OK for Acrylic but NOT for Enamel as they have Rubber O rings in them that don't like Solvent based paint. I do use a cheap China Airbrush at times the main one i use is a Harder & Steenbeck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Duncan. said: Best air brush in the world with a poor compressor without an air reservoir will never give good results This is a bit of a myth. My compressor has no tank and gives me no issues with getting a good finish. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Duncan. said: Almost any air brush will be fine... badger air brushes are my weapons of choice. They do (for the 150) fine medium and large heads , if you are using enamels the medium is good, if you are are spraying O gauge you may want a larger air brush such as the 175. I would say a dual action internal mix air brush is essential for weathering. Any airbrush is only as good as the compressor used, Best air brush in the world with a poor compressor without an air reservoir will never give good results, canned air should not even be considered. The other essential is a proper cartridge type face mask. Cheers Duncan sorry Duncan....but that statement is out of date and not true..... these are what I have used for years ...no extra tanks necessary ..... ....and this is what they will do..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 well thats done, wallet A lot lighter. Give it a couple of days until delivered then the fun will begin. Thanks again for the info chaps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I've seen an adapter for using a spare tyre on eBay. Has anyone tried this? (20p a charge is rather better than £10 for a can of air). I normally use a brush, but do have an air brush, which runs on cans (a cheap Badger). I think know SWMBO will veto a compressor.... Thanks in advance for any advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedlington North Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) I used a car tyre many years ago. I now have a large compressor with air tank and a small comp with no tank. A car tyre is not a convenient or consistent source of air for spraying in my experience. If you use a tyre think how you will refill it!? Edited March 25, 2019 by Bedlington North Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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