Budget airbrush and compressor.

[klunkT5]

I haven't made a model in like 30 years, I've got a fair old stash though! I'm currently busting my arse off delivering shopping, I want to start making a few, I feel it will help me chill out before bed and also on my days off, I am not looking at dr_gn or robemcdonald etc extremely high standards! I just need a cheap airbrush and compressor for not a lot of money that will do a half decent job! Cheers.

[klunkT5]

dr_gn said:

I'm surprised there's not a sticky for this subject - it seems to get asked every couple of weeks; same with modelling tools and kits for beginners. Same answers, same conflicting viewpoints over and over and over again.

Apologies if i annoyed you, Cheers.

[klunkT5]

Thanks for taking the time to reply guy's, Good advice, Cheers.

[klunkT5]

Thanks for running down my thread guy's, Typical PH fashion, Yes i've used an airbrush before, Was about 30 years ago, It had a propellant can, Cheapo Humbrol one i think? The result's i got with this was so much better than Brush painting, I just wanted some input into a cheap compressor and airbrush that would give me the same result's, I ain't flush in cash like some of you obviously are, Sorry for asking, Cheers.

Edited by klunkT5 on Sunday 24th May 18:53

[klunkT5]

robemcdonald said:

klunkT5 said:

Thanks for running down my thread guy's, Typical PH fashion, Yes i've used an airbrush before, Was about 30 years ago, It had a propellant can, Cheapo Humbrol one i think? The result's i got with this was so much better than Brush painting, I just wanted some input into a cheap compressor and airbrush that would give me the same result's, I ain't flush in cash like some of you obviously are, Sorry for asking, Cheers.

Edited by klunkT5 on Sunday 24th May 18:53

There is actually a whole lot of great advice in the posts.

Comments regarding cheap and expensive options, with people providing insight into the benefits of both.

What part of your question wasn’t answered?

This is a friendly part of the forum. Everyone will not always agree, but questions are always answered and advice offered.

If you take you, dr_gn and eric out of the post's then it is true, Jeez

[klunkT5]

r159 said:

My experience is based on second hand cheap Chinese airbrushes and compressor then a more expensive airbrush (£90 harder & Steenbeck Ultra)

In end most of my problems were down to the paint mix and running too much air pressure and my own skill/patience or lack there of, it’s getting better slowly

Modellingtools.co.uk in my experience have been helpful

Edited by r159 on Sunday 24th May 22:32

Thanks mate, The sort of advice i was after!

Edited by klunkT5 on Monday 25th May 15:14

[klunkT5]

I've been off Pistonhead's for a few week's, Thankyou so much for the generous offer @robemcdonald, Doe's it still stand? If so let me know, Happy to chip in and cover P&P, Cheers.

[klunkT5]

Wow! Thanks so much Rob, I so appreciate your generosity in getting me started, Will give you a shout when it all arrives, Thanks again

[klunkT5]

Ace, Thanks so much

[klunkT5]

Rob, I would prefer to Paypal you a contribution for you to use as a donation to a charity of your choice mate, I will be in touch, Cheers.

Edited by klunkT5 on Thursday 11th June 19:22

[klunkT5]

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!

[klunkT5]

Rob, Can you get back to me, Cheers.

[klunkT5]

Wow, Thankyou so much Rob, Your generosity is so much appreciated, Will do and thanks again

[klunkT5]

Will do Rob, Cheers.

[klunkT5]

Rob, A quick update mate! Air leak fixed, Getting 50 psi and it's cutting in and out like it should do, Well chuffed, Thanks again! I'm off next week so will be going up to my storage and will be checking over my stash to find a candidate for my 1st attempt, I love Russian aviation tin especially civil but I've quite a few 1/72 IL-2 Sturmovik's that i have bought over the years as i also like this plane, I think i will dig one out and give it a go! Any recommendations for good airbrush paint? Cheers.

Edited by klunkT5 on Friday 10th July 18:07

[klunkT5]

Cheers for the info Otto!

[klunkT5]

Hi Rob, All good mate, I will get up to speed and a respectable standard hopefully! Being 57 years old with deteriorating eyesight the added bonus you gave on your already super generous offer is just going to be too fiddly for me, I am happy to post it on FOC to anyone on here who would like it, If no takers i will give it to a local charity shop in the hope they can get a few quid for it, For anyone interested it is a Revell 1/144 F15E Strike eagle, I will post it to you FOC, PM me if interested and make sure you thank Rob!

Edited by klunkT5 on Sunday 12th July 16:28

[klunkT5]

Ooh, Nice Rob, Can you give me a link mate?

[klunkT5]

Cheers Rob! Ordered.