time to upgrade my compressor - advice please...

[AndyG]

Fellow painters ... now I know a good workman never blames his tools, BUT .... I've been chipping away with my old compressor for some time now. It has no tank, no regulator, no moisture trap.

I know, I know, "how do I still produce such amazing work" I hear you ask.... well anyway, I've decided to upgrade, and want to know where the money is best spent.

I've found this little combo....

http://www.graphicsdirect.co.uk/products/complete-tc5000-airbrush-kit

which includes a 0.5mm airbrush,which I thought would be useful, and perhaps be "wide" enough to spray liquid mask.

Thoughts & advice welcome ... is there anything else I should consider as an alternative??

Ta

Andy

[Steveonamission]

Hello Andy,

I think a few on here including myself would recommend a Bambi. I use the cheapest of the range, and it's a very nice compressor. Mr Paint by Ian recommended to me, and what a recommendation, it's been amazing.

http://www.airsupplies.co.uk/air-compressors/bambi-compressors/lubricated-silent-air-compressors-bambi-budget-range/bambi-bb8-compressor-silent-air-compressors.html

The one your looking at look's like one of those cheap Chinese things but wrapped in a fancy case? I could be wrong though...

I don't think 0.5 is wide enough to spray liquid mask... Would you thought you need a spray gun of 1.3 ish - Then again I've never tried it as it's seems like hassle to clean the thing out after.

[AndyG]

I managed to spray LM through my .35mm airbrush .... it just took an age to do.

Easy to clean though, to be honest. Cold water.

I know my pal Shilly got the Bambi and he loves it. Does look like something Jack Bauer should be defusing though.

Ta for the pointer. :thumbsup:

[eyeayen]

Bambi all the way... then we'll know exactly how you get those stunning results on your shells :p

Try here - http://www.aircomps.co.uk/product-category/bambi-budget/

These are remarkably cheap too, I think they're RRP is more than £100 over this price so really good value on either my link or the one Steve directed you to above. Check if they have VAT or carriage.

Great compressors ! Especially if you are using a 0.5 nozzle, you'll be surprised how quick the tank would want to fill up on a little compressor.

Personally though, I'd get the Bambi, if you look after it you won't ever have to buy another compressor for the rest of your airbrushing career :D

ALTERNATIVELY.... if you know someone who can fix fridges... they can build you for you, there's even a thread for it within this lovely painty section on oOple :) and... ta da here it is... clicky (http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84135&page=2&highlight=fridge+compressor)

[julianb]

I bought an Iwata SilentAir 'Tiger Shark' from airbrushes.com three or four years ago, and have never looked back. It wasn't cheap, but it'll run my airbrush from a gnats fart, up to ridiculous psi. It's almost completely silent and has been an absolute joy.

cheers

J