Dr_PepPeR Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) It's hard to find another airbrush that can do what the Tamiya kit can at the same price. The compressor right away will use up your budget. The only drawback of the Tamiya kit is that it's hose doesn't last. My hose "melted" (the plasticizer leeched out) and I ended up with a mucky hose after 5 years. I have a replacement hose, by the way, that I guarantee will not melt (we made it locally). For a brand new entry level set, it's the easy option. Something better would be to have a compressor with a pressure tank and regulator so you can control the air delivery and match it to your air brush. For the airbrush, there are plenty to choose from. Badger has a wide range from entry level to state of the art. If you're getting one, look for an internal mix of paint and air for a better quality result. My first airbrush was a Badger 150 external mix. It's good for large area work, but not for fine lines. It was also prone to splatter. The Badger in the picture, and the Tamiya are internal mix airbrushes. What's important with the airbrush is how well you clean it after painting. This will guage how long it will last. It's best to clean it right away before the paint begins to harden. I agree that the Tamiya Sprayworks is the best value for money airbrush system. I've been using one for years before deciding to go with the compressor/pressure tank plus Badger 150. Its just hard to find other airbrushes here. One day I will upgrade to an Iwata Micron to spray those really fine lines. Edited September 5, 2006 by Dr_PepPeR Quote Link to comment
Phrozhen.Khold Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 So... where did you guys bought your airbrush? Isn't there local (pinas) shops that sell them? Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 So... where did you guys bought your airbrush? Isn't there local (pinas) shops that sell them? I bought my Badger 150 at Enriquez Art Supplies in Recto but I've seen Badgers at National Book Store and St. Patrick's art supplies. I got my 1/2HP compressor with holding tank at True Value as well as the water trap. I still hope to buy a regulator one day. Quote Link to comment
floppydrive Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 So... where did you guys bought your airbrush? Isn't there local (pinas) shops that sell them?You can also look around the shops in U-belt and downtown areas. An airbrush set is a necessity for architecture, fine arts, interior design, and other similar courses. There should be shops there that can give you a bargain. Quote Link to comment
taxi508 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Contribution ko lang. I have an Italeri Compressor - it's as small as a car battery and has a a small internal tank inside so may stored air which is used for spraying and the compressor just kicks in when the tank is empty or low in contents. I also have a 1/4 hp Yaesu compressor - this one can allow me to paint a car (hahahah). I prefer this big one. Should you prefer air in cans, I suggest CO2 tanks, even medical oxygen tanks nga eh. I read this one in Fine Scale Modeller. You wont need a water trap pa if it's CO2. Quote Link to comment
Phrozhen.Khold Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Thanks for the info guys... I really appreciate it http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i280/Phrozhen_Khold/Emoticons/ro_emote_no1.gif Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Contribution ko lang. I have an Italeri Compressor - it's as small as a car battery and has a a small internal tank inside so may stored air which is used for spraying and the compressor just kicks in when the tank is empty or low in contents. I also have a 1/4 hp Yaesu compressor - this one can allow me to paint a car (hahahah). I prefer this big one. Should you prefer air in cans, I suggest CO2 tanks, even medical oxygen tanks nga eh. I read this one in Fine Scale Modeller. You wont need a water trap pa if it's CO2. The CO2 tank is one idea I considered. The advantage nga lang is no water trap and it is quiet, unlike a compressor where it can get noisy. Actually, since the compressor automatically starts when the air tank is almost empty, the sound of the engine starting startles me and ruins whatever I'm spraying at the moment. The downside is the initial investment of buying a CO2 tank, regulator and bringing it with you for filling up. Siguro dapat maliit lang yung tank, otherwise it will be a bitch to lug it around to have it filled. Quote Link to comment
MackyMakoy Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I saw this airbrush set in ebay.ph and its being sold for 6k... I've talked to the guy who's selling it and the last price that he gave me is 5.6k... what do you guys think? I used this during my college years.kinabitan ko lang ng regulator and water/moisture trap. Bought the whole package without the airbursh that is at Alonzo for P3500....that was year 1995 I think. Beofre I was using Badger din but now I switched to Aztek Airbrush na. Quote Link to comment
PINOY_YAKUZA Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 passing thru.... Quote Link to comment
floppydrive Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I used this during my college years.kinabitan ko lang ng regulator and water/moisture trap. Bought the whole package without the airbursh that is at Alonzo for P3500....that was year 1995 I think. Beofre I was using Badger din but now I switched to Aztek Airbrush na.Wow! Aztek! HOw does it perform? Madali ba linisin? May nabasa ako dati na dahil cartridge nozzles ang design, mahirap daw linisin. The manufacturer claims it's very easy to switch colors - just remove the color cup/bottle, change the nozzle, and spray away! Is this true? FR naman! Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Wow! Aztek! HOw does it perform? Madali ba linisin? May nabasa ako dati na dahil cartridge nozzles ang design, mahirap daw linisin. The manufacturer claims it's very easy to switch colors - just remove the color cup/bottle, change the nozzle, and spray away! Is this true? FR naman! These are mainly made out of plastic right? I heard its easy to clean, not as complicated to disassemble as the Badgers. But I haven't seen one sold locally yet. Feedback is you either love em or hate em (Azteks, I mean). Quote Link to comment
Yu-gi-oh Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 hi guys miss me ..... 2 nite di nakapag log on.... Quote Link to comment
PINOY_YAKUZA Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 passinng thru... Quote Link to comment
MackyMakoy Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Correct po sinabi ninyo....I find Aztek very easy to use dahil you can easily change nozzle.Hindi siya mahirap linisin as in very easy to clean din....drawback is it is made of plastic so I think Badger will last longer.I own 2Badgers and 1 Aztek basically all are gifts from my relatives....hehe kasi praning daw ako sa scale models....and they actually love my work luckily for me. Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Correct po sinabi ninyo....I find Aztek very easy to use dahil you can easily change nozzle.Hindi siya mahirap linisin as in very easy to clean din....drawback is it is made of plastic so I think Badger will last longer.I own 2Badgers and 1 Aztek basically all are gifts from my relatives....hehe kasi praning daw ako sa scale models....and they actually love my work luckily for me. Post some pix of your finished models please. Pag nakikita ko avatar at sig mo parang gusto ko ibenta yung airbrush ko at dumalaw sa Quezon Avenue. Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 hi guys miss me ..... 2 nite di nakapag log on.... So what have you been up to lately Master? Quote Link to comment
Yu-gi-oh Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 So what have you been up to lately Master? Medyo BZ doc at ginagabi sa kalye.....hehehehehe Quote Link to comment
Phrozhen.Khold Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I just remembered that my GF's sister is coming here from Japan... har har har... O happy days Quote Link to comment
Yu-gi-oh Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 marking................... Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I just remembered that my GF's sister is coming here from Japan... har har har... O happy days Ask her to get you an Iwata airbrush! Quote Link to comment
Phrozhen.Khold Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Are those airbrushes good? I was looking at their website for kits and the deluxe kit captured my eyes Actually I already talked to my GF if she could ask her sister to get me a Perfect Grade Gundam kit for me... namely the Strike Rouge + Skygrasper Is the Iwata airbrush cheap there as well? Quote Link to comment
Phrozhen.Khold Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Here's the compressor that is included in the deluxe set And here's the airbrush Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Here's the compressor that is included in the deluxe set And here's the airbrush Syet! Go for it! Iwata is top grade quality! I only wish..... anyway I missed the chance to meet you personally at the RR Party, I got there at 2am wlith my date. Maybe next time. Quote Link to comment
Phrozhen.Khold Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I got there at exactly 7pm... I was one of the early birds Too bad we didnt meet... but there are a lot of opportunities... I left the party after the show Iwata Airbrush Deluxe Set Kit Includes:· Iwata Studio Series Smart Jet Compressor· Iwata Eclipse CS Airbrush· The Air Experience video with Richard Sturdevant· Artool Freehand Template (FH-2)· The Freehand Airbrush Template video· 10 bottles of Medea Com-Art Colors· 8 oz. bottle of Medea Airbrush Cleaner Quote Link to comment
Yu-gi-oh Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 keep spraying people............ Quote Link to comment
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