Airbrush Compressor Kits from eBay

[Capn_Jack_Savvy]

Anyone have any experience in purchasing one of these kits or something similar off of eBay? Is the quality good or is it pure cr@p?

I am interested in this one for both applying make up and basic enamel painting of props.

CAKE DECORATING TATTOO NAIL ART AIRBRUSH COMPRESSOR KIT - eBay (item 160438869612 end time Jun-25-10 19:17:04 PDT)

 

[Capn_Jack_Savvy]

76 Modeler views and no one? Maybe I need to post it elsewhere.

I'm just curious if this "type" of airbrush system with a cheap price tag could be used for model painting, props, etc. Not this exact item.....!

Anyone? Bueller? <chirp...chirp....crickets.... :confused>

 

[Raffles]

I've bought quite a few budget airbrush kits over the years and these look average.
the problems you'll run into with theses are-
- spray width/quality, some of these aren't technically airbrushes but spray guns, don't expect too fine a detail or a confined spray. there may also be some "spatter" where odd flecks go everywhere.

- pressure, they have some adjustment but not a huge amount. coupled with a decent airbrush these compressors are fine but they usually don't have a tank so can be noisy.

- parts, most of these kits are non-standard, meaning valves, etc are not available for repairs easily.

Don't get me wrong these are fine for basecoating models and I would recommend a beginner to use a kit like these to get the hang of airbrushing, but you can get a decent quality airbrush and compressor for just a little more.
I got my own setup, a 2mm line brush, hoses and compressor and spares for £80 from everythingairbrush.co.uk.

shop around, ask in the JY, you never know whatcha might find.

 

[JPolacchi]

Maybe its just me,but it looks kinda crappy.Something you'd get from Harbor Freight.I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for".

 

[SingleSeat]

In terms of airflow you can get the same flow from an industrial sized compressor ($500) that you can from a weed sprayer ($39), I've done both. Air is air as long as it's clean.

I like a compressor with a tank because hearing the air is part of the feel of airbrushing. A noisy motor ruins that. This little guy will be running the whole time, and will be noisy unless you can isolate it somewhere. Plus, if the 'brush is having a hard time or spitting, your eyes will actually be the last sense to catch onto that fact and you certainly don't want the results of a failure on your subject. Thus, your quietest options are either one with a tank or a weed sprayer. :love

If portability is your concern, then little units like this and weed sprayers are your only options, but if I were you, I'd be looking for new vice refurbished and I'd probably seek one out locally in case I had to take it back.

 

[division 6]

With no tank it will be going nonstop.

You can get a compressor for less than $100 and a good brush for just over $100.

A few places on line to look.
Coast Airbrush
Blick
Dixie Art

 

[Raffles]

airbrush pro airbrushes and mini compressors

These guys have the best prices and service I've come across over here. You might not want to run the shipping costs but this'll give you a ggod comparison for pricing.

 

[Jeeves]

I don't run an airbrush too often, but I bought a $99 sears jobbie, and added the moisture trap. The plus with this machine is that you'll find yourself using it for other tasks - tire inflation, blowing grit out of stuff, shooing cats, etc.

 

[Lear60man]

Get one with a tank and a cheapie dual action airbrush from Harbor Freight. A running compressor will drive you nuts in 5 minutes.

 

[JPolacchi]

I've got a double action VL Paasche Airbrush (internal mix) I've been trying to off for a while now.Its brand new.