fengda airbrush question?

[Modler bob]

What's the benefit of having two fans?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09C35KYWK?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_05TQ9YH7MNR5SDBSDDEA

[stillp]

What's the benefit of having two fans?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09C35KYWK?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_05TQ9YH7MNR5SDBSDDEA

Well, they state

• Double cooling fans to allow continuous work over a long period of time

In reality, the compressor only heats up when it's working, so for it to run for long enough to overheat you'd need to be using air as fast as the compressor can pump it, which isn't likely with an airbrush.
Pete

[Dave Ward]

What's the benefit of having two fans?

If you're a professional & using the a/b a lot of the time, OK - but spraying the basecoat on a large ( 1/32 ) aircraft won't take that long. - and if the compressor is getting hot through a high ambient temperature, then you'll be having problems with spraying paint anyway. More fans? more noise, more power used.................
Dave

[langy71]

I wouldn't worry too much about the compressor overheating, I've run mine for at least a couple of hours during the middle of the last heat wave and it didn't affect it in any way... it has a built in cut off so like 'stillp' Pete has already said 'unless you are using the air as quick as the compressor can compress it shouldn't be a problem..

[John]

Bob you have been given a lot of good advice here, I think you are looking too deep in to it and confusing yourself, the AS186 is a good compressor and will suit you fine.

[Modler bob]

You're quite correct John.
Unfortuantelly I'm like this when puschasing anything, I spent what seemed like months before I got my TV :smiling4:
Also many thanks for all the great advice guys.:thumb2:

[John]

You're quite correct John.
Unfortuantelly I'm like this when puschasing anything, I spent waht seemed like months before I got my TV :smiling4:
Also many thanks for all the great advice guys

Personally I would concentrate on the airbrush, not look at the cheap ones but at least a branded entry level one, Neo or H&S Ultra

[Modler bob]

Right. I pulled the trigger on the Fengda 186, which should be arriving tomorrow.
Just need to make myself a half-decent booth now., and study up on the paints

[Mark1]

Right. I pulled the trigger on the Fengda 186, which should be arriving tomorrow.
Just need to make myself a half-decent booth now., and study up on the paints

Nice one bob,got there in the end :thumb2:

[adt70hk]

Right. I pulled the trigger on the Fengda 186, which should be arriving tomorrow.
Just need to make myself a half-decent booth now., and study up on the paints

And so welcome to the black hole that is airbrushing! Seriously though good luck!

[Jim R]

That choice will do all you want and last for many years. Remember to drain the tank. At the end of a session release the tank pressure by removing the drain plug at the bottom of the tank. Moisture collects in the tank and if not drained can cause rust. I leave the plug out until the next airbrush session.
Enjoy it :smiling:

[Modler bob]

Thanks, Jim. Good advice. :thumb2:

[John]

Right. I pulled the trigger on the Fengda 186

Didn't you want to take me up on my offer?

[Modler bob]

apologies John.....
What offer?

[Andy T]

apologies John.....
What offer?

If you didn't know, John owns the Scale Model Shop that this forum is attached to.

Earlier in the thread he said he'd match any quote.

It won’t shut it off either, the compressor will cut out when the tank is full. Also don’t forget I would match any deal you can find.

:smiling3: