Airbrush compressors?

[GuardDog78]

Looking to start airbrushing but don't exsctly want to break the bank either...
Anyone have any recommendations from personal experience for decent beginner airbrush compressors? Every time I look online for reviews...they all seem rather biased (read have ties to a site selling the brand they are reviewing) or they are suggesting the professional level gear that's going for $300 - $2000 bucks.

[shadez]

Not good with brands, but get one with a tank. I guess how much you want to spend will depend on how much you are going to use it. I pretty much only use mine for base coats/lighting effects.

[Davor]

$200 bucks? I think that is what I paid. Small compressor and 3 brushes. One cap on top, the other bottle on the bottom. Forget what the third one is. I think another bottom feed. I like it. Not the greatest but a great beginner set.

Where you live? If in Ontario Canada, you still maybe able to get it if they still sell them. Can look into it if you are in the area.

[GuardDog78]

Thanks Davor but I'm in upstate NY...a bit of a hike from Ontario lol...

I guess I'm partially trying to figure out if ma tank is necessary for consistent airflow...or if the smaller scale quieter/constant feed ones are sufficient. With a wife and two small kids...all of my modeling/painting takes place at night. A full size compressor is probably out of the question due to noise...so I'm curious as to the smaller oil-less ones. Ok now some of them are available with tanks...but wasn't sure if necessary or if anyone had duggestiond as to brand/models they've had good results with.

[krakenfiend]

I have an Iwata Silver Jet compressor....it is very good. Built in pressure regulator, quiet, and very little heat. It has a built in holder for the airbrush as well....not sure how much they are now but mine was around $175 US 5 years ago....

krakenfiend

[gigasnail]

if you're looking to pick one up on the cheap, go to a pawn shop and search their tools section.

[fearnn]

Do a search on AS189 or AS186.

[GuardDog78]

Thanks for the suggestions guys! Much appreciated...

[FTGTEvan]

I've had this one suggested to me and plan on picking it up once my current one dies or I get a little extra hobby money. www.amazon.com/dp/B001738DXU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=34BYJJNP89EF9&coliid=IVRMLEF03OQ2K

[tripwire]

Mar 6, 2015 15:06:33 GMT FTGTEvan said:

I've had this one suggested to me and plan on picking it up once my current one dies or I get a little extra hobby money. www.amazon.com/dp/B001738DXU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=34BYJJNP89EF9&coliid=IVRMLEF03OQ2K

This is the exact compressor tank combo I have, and it's worked for over a year with no fault. Highly recommended.

also, check out this article I did a while back. Some people are divided on the cleaning brush issue, but I say screw it, it's a $20 chinese knockoff brush from amazon anyway.


SUB $100 airbrush setup

-trip

[tripwire]

Oh, and lastly, GET A RESPIRATOR MASK.

And I don't mean some hardware store dust mask - but a real, ANSI or OSHA rated respirator from home depot. It's like, $25, and your lungs will thank you for it.

Seriously. Don't skimp on this.

-trip

[GuardDog78]

Yet again...much appreciated guys!

Trip...the fact you're endorsing that combo has me sold on it...I was on the fence...but after seeing your results I'm placing the order.