lordhinton Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 hello im looking for an air brush compressor. this will by my first and i dont need anything too fancy. just somthing that does the job im looking around and wanting to pay around £50 for one.. is this one any good? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160692403788&category=28111&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_951wt_1270 copied from the sale : HIGH PERFORMANCE PROFESSIONAL SILENT AIRBRUSH COMPRESSOR TC-20B High Quality Multi-Use Compressor that Delivers Very High Air Flow and Maintains a Constant Working Air Pressure! Features: The TC-20B air compressor is an Oil-less Maintenance-Free 1/8HP Auto-Stop (Preset at 60 PSI), Thermal Protected unit with much higher quality standards built in than most other airbrush compressors on the market today. The TC-20B is designed to work only when you do. With this unique automatic on/off shutoff switch, it only operates when you are airbrushing. This "Air-On-Demand" feature allows the compressor to operate much cooler and avoid overheating problems that frequently plague other compressor models. The TC-20B delivers more air volume (CFM) and pressure (PSI) than any airbrush demands and is much quieter than its competitors. The unit has a water trap to ensure clean, dry air, and the true diaphragm regulator & Gauge which allows you to accurately control the air pressure to the airbrush from 0 to 60 PSI. The TC-20B compressor comes with a full air warranty and your assurance of the quality that you have come to expect with all of our fine airbrushing products. Specifications: Type: Single Cylinder Piston Compressor Power: 1/5 HP Maximum pressure: 7bar(100PSI) Air output per min./litres: 23L/min Auto stop, start at 30 psi, stop at 60 psi (special pressure available) Fitting: manometer; pressure regulator; air filter Connections: with connection 1/8'' BSP Together with an airbrush or spray gun it can be used for: Common Applications: Illustration Fine/Commercial Art Photo Retouching Custom Automotive Motorcycle Graphics T-Shirts/Textiles Nails & Cosmetics Miniatures Taxidermy/Lures Models/RC's/Trains Hobbies and Crafts Students thanks dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 We've had a number of compressor threads here in the past month - scanning them may be helpful rather then making a decision based ona single eBay site http://www.rmweb.co....to-airbrushing/ http://www.rmweb.co....ressorairbrush/ http://www.rmweb.co....sh-starter-kit/ http://www.rmweb.co....107-airbrushes/ http://www.rmweb.co....sh-compressors/ http://www.rmweb.co....air-compressor/ And if you're starting out in airbrushing (like I am) you may find George Dent's book a good one to have around (before you spend any money on kit) Dent, G, (2011) Airbrushing for Railway Modellers. Marlborough: Crowood Press. ISBN 978-1-84797-265-1 £18.99 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordhinton Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 i have some reading to doo 0_0 thanks dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 It looks ok, and it does have the water trap (essential). However, it isn't something I'd buy since I'm not a fan of single-piston tankless compressors, partly because they run all the time I'm airbrushing, but primarily because they don't have a way of smoothing the pulses out of the airflow. I use small air-tool compressor with a 3-gal tank for my airbrushing (but I do it in the garage where the noise of it refilling the tank is less of an issue). Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Dan I have not bothered to look up the links given to you, but as I have replied to atleast 3 threads at least one of my replies should be there. I have one of these but it came with 2 airbrushes. Not used mine for ages as been busy with other things, but got it out last night and had no trouble painting a loco. I am very pleased with mine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Ava_Hay Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 It looks ok, and it does have the water trap (essential). However, it isn't something I'd buy since I'm not a fan of single-piston tankless compressors, partly because they run all the time I'm airbrushing, but primarily because they don't have a way of smoothing the pulses out of the airflow. I use small air-tool compressor with a 3-gal tank for my airbrushing (but I do it in the garage where the noise of it refilling the tank is less of an issue). Adrian Most of these small compressors only cut in when you use the brush. Mine certainly does. The water trap and air hose act as a very small reservoir and smooth out the pulses quite well. above all though it pays to actually run them in for about half an hour as they do hunt quite badly when new. if you spray in an environment that suffers change in temperature then condensation will be the biggest problem. Usefully, most of the small compressors now available are mainly plastic which really helps and the tank actually surrounds the compressor. Best results are from brush quality, technique, paint quality and mixing with appropriate thinners rather than compressor choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 For the price you cant really go wrong, although I prefer one with a tank, thats just my preference. Go for it, and enjoy the fun airbrushing brings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordhinton Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 thanks for the info guys!! i think a purchase will be made... thanks tons! dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I bought a compressor and two airbrushed in a deal off ebay and have been satisfied with all three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d600 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Hi i brought one of these 2 years ago and ive got no complaints i use an iawata airbrush and spray loco's,rollingstock,track,1:24 scale model cars with excellent results hobbycraft do one similar for £179 i paid £69 for mine so yours will be a bargin. cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 An interesting thread because I am looking to get get back into airbrsuhing. About 25 years ago I had a cheap as chips Badger airbrush and a compressor out of an old fridge that my old Dad (now sadly gone) put together for me. It worked a treat and had great results. I was expecting others to have suggested the homemade recovered compressor route and I'm suprised to see no one mention it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted January 1, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2012 Just bought one of these, seems to be a good bit if kit. http://www.amazon.co...25438360&sr=1-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordhinton Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 im back i have purchased this compressor, with my airbrush it makes a very nice pair, but it does like to get hot... all in all id say its easy to use so if anyone else is looking for one id recommend this one! thanks dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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