Crantock Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 It was about 12 months ago that I started airbrushing. The kit comprising: Premi-air G-35 airbrush Iwata neo airbrush (later purchase) AS18 compressor Iwata tabletop claning station James ultrasonic cleaning bath Expo spray booth Safety glasses and B&Q twin filter face mask All fairly low - mid range stuff but probably about £400. I used a mixture of railmatch paints, humbrol enamels and badger airbrush cleaner aerosol. Overall the airbrushes have performed well but some of the support kit has proven disappointing: The compressor is running hot and its automatic cut off is failing. It is simply not lasting the course and will be a big replacement. The seals and lid threads on the Iwata tabletop are attacked by the airbrush cleaner or other chemicals and became very loose after a few weeks. It is held together by tape. A big fail for a simple idea. The ultrasonic cleaning bath failed after a couple of months. I couldn't find the receipt and so unscrewed it. A connection had vibrated/burnt loose and was simply resoldered The B&Q mask is great value. I took it off after a spray session and went to clean an oven with Mr Muscle. That mask went straight back on. As for set up. Well as a single bloke, the Expo extractor fits nicely on top of the ceramic hob whose own extractor is then set on full blast. The adjacent kitchen unit is covered with a 2'X 3'hardboard sheet. Its about 15 minutes to set up and clear up. Overall, what amazed me was how easier it is and, overall, how much less messy than brush painting. I am not sure if that is any help or interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Natalie Graham Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 It was about 12 months ago that I started airbrushing. Time to stop for a cuppa and a biscuit then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Any chance of seeing some of your work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crantock Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Any chance of seeing some of your work?Thanks. I do need to make the effort to share some phots. Its a good challenge. Give me time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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