Simon Moore Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I was'nt sure which forum to put this in so MODS if it is in what you feel the wrong section please could you put it in the right one For sometime now i having been weathering models & last year i took the plung in a badger airbrush. It's been the best tool i have ever bought & has stood me in good stead & helped me progress massively since i first started to weather models. The only drawback has been the cost of the cans of air & the inconsistant flow of air to the brush. It's been on the cards for me to buy a compressor but my local modelshop quoted me around £135 for a badger compressor which is quite expensive when your on a budget. A compressor for me was the next step & after a long look around i have found a fantastic tool place for modellers & model engineers with exceptionally friendly staff & brilliant prices. http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/ Now i bought one of their compressors / airbrush kits for £62.50 & for that you get 2 airbrushes , braided hose , small compressor with low decibles. Their are a selection of brush kits on sale & the best thing is they do a adapter for the compressor to put a badger brush onto it. I felt this shop must be shared its brilliant. I went over to the shop in Mythomroyd & it's a goldmine of tools & all cheap too. This is the kit i have purchased & i've used it already with good results. http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/info_45643.html Hope this is of use to some of the modellers like myself on a budget. Simon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Hi Simon, Im still using propelant cans which as you said are not very consistant, just had a look at the link and looks good, Have you used it yet ? Regards Leon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Simon A few of us brought these at the start of the year, I got mine off Ebay for about the same price. They are super. I used mine on Sunday to spray a kit chassis. There was a thread running in about March about these but its good to find a non Ebay outlet for those who do not like either Ebay or internet shopping. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Yes, I was one of those who bought one of these earlier in the year following positiv comments on RMweb, although mine is the slightly more expensive version with the reservoir tank. In my case, I got it from the same company, RDG Tools, via their eBay shop. Their service was very quick. Since then, I've acquired some basic airbrushing skills and have been very satisfied with the compressor and brushes. My first attempts at using it can be seen in the early February pages on my workshop blog (link below). Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted July 22, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2010 Thanks for posting this info Simon on this supplier. I've just received a spray booth from them for £55, which I think is a bargain. Those advertised in the model railway press are almost £200. not had a chance to try it out yet, but it looks the part. Received the goods ultra quick, within 48 hours. 100% recommended Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I'd also recommend RDG tools as a supplier, I've only bought engineering tools etc from them, not any spray equipment, but their prices are very reasonable and their service is good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium eldavo Posted July 23, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 23, 2010 Good recommendation. Ordered the set yesterday and it arrived today. They advised it would arrive between 15.32 and 16.32! It arrived at 15.54. Great service. Only managed to waft around a bit of matt varnish so far but am well impressed with the gear and the supplier. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Looks like a good deal but get one with a tank, or arrange to get a tank fitted - as already intimated it gives a smooth airflow, without the air reservoir the compressor produces pulses which can affect the quality of the spray job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Looks like a good deal but get one with a tank, or arrange to get a tank fitted - as already intimated it gives a smooth airflow, without the air reservoir the compressor produces pulses which can affect the quality of the spray job. As well as that, heat from the motor & diaphram in the tank-less compressor will transfer to the air supply, which will cause condensation in the hose (there can be other factors such as humidity) so if you're running one of these for more than a few minutes take the airbrush off the hose and run the compressor until it's blown the moisture out, then re-attach the airbrush. Far better than having it suddenly blow through onto the model... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Moore Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 @ Leon The brush is brilliant & the compressor has saved me pounds already, those cans are awful now i look back. By the time you have weathered a couple of locos & a rake of wagon's you,ll have shelled out around £100 on air. This option is without doubt miles better it's cheaper & if it last's 12 months you,ll have got your money out of it. Simon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwrman Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Hi, I've just got one of these compressors, I had a diaphram one before and this one is far superior to that. Has anyone tried the airbrush grip from the same seller. Nigel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 26, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2010 Interesting, and very illuminating as I tried several airbrushes at a model show yesterday and they were a pile of money more expensive than the stuff on this company's website (I wonder if the spray tanning outfit would be any good for weathering over larger areas ?). One or two of the spray guns look exactly the same as some I looked at yesterday but come at a fraction of the price so can anyone give further comments on quality please? I've only used canned air in the past and always found it something of a nuisance (and expensive) so it was quite a revelation to use a gun working off a compressor with a tank definitely the combination to go for I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Moore Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Interesting, and very illuminating as I tried several airbrushes at a model show yesterday and they were a pile of money more expensive than the stuff on this company's website (I wonder if the spray tanning outfit would be any good for weathering over larger areas ?). One or two of the spray guns look exactly the same as some I looked at yesterday but come at a fraction of the price so can anyone give further comments on quality please? I've only used canned air in the past and always found it something of a nuisance (and expensive) so it was quite a revelation to use a gun working off a compressor with a tank definitely the combination to go for I reckon. If you look at my weathering thread you can see the results every model their was done with this airbrush. I had a badger before but this one is miles better they also sell various heads for different results too. Simon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 1, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2010 Just been to the place. Do not go the RDG Tools premises if you have a weak heart. When you see what is laid out in front of you as you enter, a coronary is very likely. There is something fitted in there that sucks money out of your pocket. Seriously though, a great shop and good knowledgable staff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Just been to the place. Do not go the RDG Tools premises if you have a weak heart. When you see what is laid out in front of you as you enter, a coronary is very likely. There is something fitted in there that sucks money out of your pocket. Seriously though, a great shop and good knowledgable staff. When I first read the OP I clicked straight on the link and looked at the kit on sale and the prices, not taking a blind bit of notice where RDG tools were located, nor reading the OP properly!! Mytholmroyd, (try saying that when you're 3 sheets to the wind on a train) a short (15minute), and very pleasant if you stop at the White House for a swift one, drive over Blackstone Edge and down Cragg Vale. Thanks a lot Enterprisingwestern for pointing out something I'd missed, you may just be costing me money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold traction Posted August 1, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2010 Not gone to the website, but thought I'd repost this link:- http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=2691 I think it was posted on the old forum, could be wrong though. It's a review of a cheap airbrush/compressor kit. The guy gives it a very good review, and I believe that all of these imports are made by the same Chinese manufacturer. The link to the shop air-brush pro isn't working..well it is but they are closed re-opening 16th Aug...probably hoildays. http://www.airbrush-pro.co.uk/index1.html Just thought it may be the same type of kit bought from RDG tools. Cheers Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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