Budget airbrush and compressor.
Discussion
Generous offer Rob, good job.
I have a similar Chinese compressor and a white label airbrush. The quality of my spraywork is surely not (yet) limited by that hardware. The results are purely down to mixture, pression and my own clumsiness, which for me is a part of the fun of exploring and experimenting.
I have a similar Chinese compressor and a white label airbrush. The quality of my spraywork is surely not (yet) limited by that hardware. The results are purely down to mixture, pression and my own clumsiness, which for me is a part of the fun of exploring and experimenting.
Update..
I have packaged everything up. Unfortunately the local post office is closed.
Rather than tour the parish looking for an open one i have arranged for it to be picked up by Hermes tomorrow.
Not sure how long it will take to arrive.
I have included the compressor as well. The total weight is 6.3 KG. The cost for sending it £9.00 or thereabouts.
You will need to put the regulator back on as I removed it, so you will need some PTFE tape.
I also included something else to help you get started too.
The cost of postage is £9. Once the package arrives and you are happy with everything please make a similar donation to a charity of your choice.
I have packaged everything up. Unfortunately the local post office is closed.
Rather than tour the parish looking for an open one i have arranged for it to be picked up by Hermes tomorrow.
Not sure how long it will take to arrive.
I have included the compressor as well. The total weight is 6.3 KG. The cost for sending it £9.00 or thereabouts.
You will need to put the regulator back on as I removed it, so you will need some PTFE tape.
I also included something else to help you get started too.
The cost of postage is £9. Once the package arrives and you are happy with everything please make a similar donation to a charity of your choice.
allegerita said:
Generous offer Rob, good job.
I have a similar Chinese compressor and a white label airbrush. The quality of my spraywork is surely not (yet) limited by that hardware. The results are purely down to mixture, pression and my own clumsiness, which for me is a part of the fun of exploring and experimenting.
Good to know! I can't wait to get started!I have a similar Chinese compressor and a white label airbrush. The quality of my spraywork is surely not (yet) limited by that hardware. The results are purely down to mixture, pression and my own clumsiness, which for me is a part of the fun of exploring and experimenting.
klunkT5 said:
Rob, Can you get back to me, Cheers.
Sorry I just saw your email. Not too sure why it didn’t show up in my inbox until I searched.No need to cover my postage cost. Just donate something to charity when you can or buy some beers for you and your Colleagues. You’re doing a tough, but worthy job.
Glad it’s all up and running.
Make sure you post some pictures of your work though.
Thought I'd add to this thread, I've ordered my upgrades now. The compressor I've gone for is still a generic one but this time has pressure gauge and separate pressure vessel for storing compressed air. An AS186 clone. Family was complaining about the constant noise of the previous "always on" one, and it does seem rattlier than it was when I got it so I'm not convinced it's going to last.
Also decided at the same time to order a named airbrush, and though my heart had been set on an Iwata Revolution BR, I went for the Harder and Steenbeck Ultra 2 in 1 because the current price looks very reasonable and I prefer the flexibility with the two needle sizes and the ability to use a larger cup. One of my worries with the BR was spillage from that tiny cup because I'm frankly quite clumsy.
The airbrush has arrived now but I haven't used it yet. First impressions compared to my current budget one are that it looks a bit nicer and the finish is a bit better, it suddenly makes the budget one feel nose heavy - I had never noticed that before and to be honest with hose attached they both feel much closer balanced - and that the trigger action in the budget one feels a lot smoother. The H&S trigger action feels a bit grainy in comparison, like the spring is running against the side of the barrel or something. Or it could be friction of the needle against the seal. I will see if it beds in with use. The H&S should also be longer lasting as it has tougher seals, and should be easier to get spares.
Once used I'll see what difference it makes to the quality and ease of the spraying job, and while I found the budget one easy enough to clean, the H&S promises to be much easier there particularly with the removable cup. I'm expecting the biggest difference to be the compressor as, having a tank, the airflow should be smoother and this I expect will make fine work more accurate.
Currently I stick to my original conclusion that the Gocheer setup is good enough to make airbrushing an enjoyable experience for a beginner, and gives a quality of finish that I cannot come close to matching with a hairy brush. I'm currently thinking the compressor is the weak link rather than the airbrush in that package.
We'll see if the two upgrades change that opinion.
And kudos to Robemcdonald for helping the OP with the offer of an airbrush!
Also decided at the same time to order a named airbrush, and though my heart had been set on an Iwata Revolution BR, I went for the Harder and Steenbeck Ultra 2 in 1 because the current price looks very reasonable and I prefer the flexibility with the two needle sizes and the ability to use a larger cup. One of my worries with the BR was spillage from that tiny cup because I'm frankly quite clumsy.
The airbrush has arrived now but I haven't used it yet. First impressions compared to my current budget one are that it looks a bit nicer and the finish is a bit better, it suddenly makes the budget one feel nose heavy - I had never noticed that before and to be honest with hose attached they both feel much closer balanced - and that the trigger action in the budget one feels a lot smoother. The H&S trigger action feels a bit grainy in comparison, like the spring is running against the side of the barrel or something. Or it could be friction of the needle against the seal. I will see if it beds in with use. The H&S should also be longer lasting as it has tougher seals, and should be easier to get spares.
Once used I'll see what difference it makes to the quality and ease of the spraying job, and while I found the budget one easy enough to clean, the H&S promises to be much easier there particularly with the removable cup. I'm expecting the biggest difference to be the compressor as, having a tank, the airflow should be smoother and this I expect will make fine work more accurate.
Currently I stick to my original conclusion that the Gocheer setup is good enough to make airbrushing an enjoyable experience for a beginner, and gives a quality of finish that I cannot come close to matching with a hairy brush. I'm currently thinking the compressor is the weak link rather than the airbrush in that package.
We'll see if the two upgrades change that opinion.
And kudos to Robemcdonald for helping the OP with the offer of an airbrush!
Edited by kiseca on Monday 6th July 13:00
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