Compressor advice please

[Tim Marlow]

Also remember Bob, it’s not really pressure that matters, but airflow.....It means the recovery time for the compressor once you start using air is shorter, which could be why I don’t get a pulsing problem.

[BattleshipBob]

Thats me back to square one lol

Thanks both for the input!
Bob

[Mr Bowcat]

Bob, my main hobby is target shooting, and there's a phrase used in that world which I think is pertinent here.

Buy once, cry once.

[BattleshipBob]

Looks like the sparmax 610 will win, does a more, cheaper by £75+ and 2yr warranty and according to John iwata own them!!! No excuse for such a big differance in price and warranty

Thanks all Bob

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
I have just treated myself to the Sparmax TC-610H from John. Pressie to self for being good and observing all Boris' rules :tongue-out3:
Jim

[Mr Bowcat]

John, do I get a commission? :tears-of-joy:

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Jim

Just joined the club, me too :thumb2:, just ordered and the price was cheaper , Julie bought it for me as a very early birthday pressie as i am 60 in September, saves her buying me the usaul and something i will use lol

bob

[BattleshipBob]

Should have mine tomorrow! Usual excellent service!!

Bob

[Tim Marlow]

Sixty in September....you old git! I’m sixty on the first of October LOL...

[BattleshipBob]

Sixty in September....you old git! I’m sixty on the first of October LOL...

Cheeky, by one day or even less sir, 30th September

[Tim Marlow]

Wow, who’d a thought it!

[NickT]

Hi to all you young guys (I was sixty in January) - I am also looking to get an airbrush. Am I right in thinking the Sparmax 610 gets the current vote?

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Nick

The sparmax is a compressor, airbrush wise i use Iwata but theres a wide choice and prices

[NickT]

Hi Bob,
I just had a look at the shop site and saw it was a compressor so I guess I also need an actual airbrush. Is that what the Iwata is and do they come in different sizes?
Thanks,
Nick T.

[Jim R]

Hi Nick
The Sparmax TC-610H is a compressor - provides the air to the airbrush. You will need an airbrush. Many makes available at prices from £20 for a Chinese cheapie to £100s for a top of the range. Well regarded makes include Iwata, Harder and Steenbeck, Badger and others.
The main things to look for, in my opinion, are
- dual action (press down on the trigger for air and pull back for paint)
- top gravity feed cup for paint
- 0.3 needle is a best compromise between coverage and fine detail work.
Jim