Yeah whatever you say:thumb2:
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As well as the AS186S I have an Aerograph compressor, a bit more sophisticated in that it shows both the tank pressure (up to 6 bar) as well as the outlet pressure. It is very quiet - quieter than our fridge. Unfortunately it has a leak that I've been unable (so far) to fix, which is why it was cheap!
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OK guys.
I think I'm erring on the Fendga with the tank etc....
file:///C:/Users/User/Desktop/%C2%A397,00%20%20%20Fengda%20Airbrush%20Kit%20with %20Compressor%20Set%20FD-186K%20with%20compressor%20FD-186,%20Airbrush%20BD-130%20and%20accessories%20_%20Amazon.co.uk_%20DIY% 20&%20Tools.html
I can just about afford this one. lol
not sure what the Sprayers like, so will give it a go later and see.
But if anyone else has a critique, then by all means let me know, please.
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Quick tip: it works better if you upload the picture to the forum instead of pasting its local filename into a message
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sorry. Is this link OK?
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Apologies for the double post, not sure what I did there.
also, I'm not brilliant at posting photos :anguished:Comment
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That set up looks perfect. The compressor looks very like a AS186 and the airbrush is a decent cheapie. It is dual action, top fed and has the best all-round nozzle size, 0.3.Comment
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Thanks, Jim.
i noticed it has a fan also, so I guess that'll help keep the compressor quiet a bit longer. :smiling4:Comment
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Just bought one of these recently and have been very happy with it. From what I've read the airbrush can be hit or miss, as they're a cheap Chinese job, but the one I've got is OK, and more than adequate for priming, base coating and modest detail work (camouflage at 1/35 scale, I wouldn't do figure detailing with it).
The compressor is a little louder than a fridge, and runs for a minute or two to fill the tank, then kicks back in as needed.
I'm using Vallejo model colour and air colour acrylics with home made thinner (33% IPA, 66% water from the tumble, with a dash of flow improver). The model colour I thin at around 50% to 80% depending on the paint. The model air about 10% to 30%. I do two or three light layers and they dry very fast, in a matter of minutes.
I'm using around 18psi; measure this with the trigger pulled (spraying air). Spraying from a distance of an inch or two. The first model I've done with it is the FW-190D (link here)
I also use homemade airbrush cleaner which is simply windscreen washer fluid mixed 50/50 with water. Clean you brush after every use and it will be fine.
Don't forget to buy a decent spray mask and vent the spraying area when you're done. You only get one set of lungs!
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Thanks for all that Dale.
Yes, the one I'm looking at is on Amazon @ £97 with the airbrushes.
Just want to sort out a cover etc :confounded:Comment
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By cover, you mean a booth? I just spray on my modelling mat, putting down paper underneath. Main thing is to protect your lungs with a good filter mask and vent the space well afterwards. I got one of the evil bay for around a tenner, similar to this: face mask link
You don't get too much overspray with a 0.3 needle if you're close to the work with a low-ish pressure, so you won't be throwing clouds of paint all over the furniture anyway. You can just use an old cardboard box, but then lighting becomes tricky.
To buy a proper booth with extraction and light you're looking at around the same again (£100 or just over) in cost.Comment
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Yes I have searched the net and they can be very expensive (one to ask Santa for later :smiling2
I guess I'll try an old carboard box or make one up myself (you Tube)Comment
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