Air Compresser

[Guyuti]

Hi,

 

I am looking to use an airbrush to paint my models both plastic and Wood. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good, quite, compresser that would be suitable.

 

Thanks

 

Guy

[Oldsalt1950]

I have this one and it is very quiet. Amazon.com: VIVOHOME 110-120V Professional Airbrushing Paint System with 1/5 HP Air Compressor and 3 Airbrush Kits for Tattoo Makeup Shoes Cake Decoration Black : Beauty & Personal Care

[Charles Green]

My first set-up was in an apartment. I used an 80 cu. ft. bottle of compressed nitrogen.  Clean, dry, easy precision regulation and no noise at all.  I've stayed with the compressed gas since moving to a house.  Welding or medical supply companies sell it and will deliver full bottles to change out.   

[Roger Pellett]

It depends on your living/ modeling accommodations.  If you live where you have space and the noise will not bother others, here in the USA Home Improvement (DIY Stores) sell inexpensive portable air compressors with integral air tanks.  Air tanks are usually 2-5 gallons.  Maximum pressure is usually about 125psi.  These compressors are fitted with pressure switches that turn the compressor on and off to keep the tank full. Mine also has a regulator that allows you to “dial in” the pressure that you need.  Air brushes usually operate at 25-35psi.  These are usually “store brands”; made in China and labeled with the store’s trademark.  Mine cost about $100 US.  Most airbrush brands sell adaptors to connect the airbrush hose to a standard compressor outlet size.  See what your DIY store offers.

 

Roger

 

 

[Guyuti]

Thanks for the replies food for thought I will let you know which one I go for.

 

Thanks

 

Guy

[Nirvana]

Guy, I would recommend a small hobby compressor with tank, like this

There are so many various brand names of these units, most important is the airbrushes themselves.
The more you pay - the higher quality.

Good luck.

[Guyuti]

Nirvana,

 

The airbrushes i have bought are:-

Bartsharp Airbrush 116c  and  BartSharp Airbrush Kit 180K

 

Guy

[Tankerman]

I can thoroughly recommend this compressor from a totally reliable specialist supplier. It is very well constructed, quiet and very reliable. I have had a Sparmax compressor for many years and would not consider anything else.

 

https://www.everythingairbrush.com/product/sparmax-professional-mini-piston-airbrush-compressor-2-5-litre-air-tank/

 

Chris

[Mike Collier]

I use a single stage Pasche airbrush and a portable air compressor on wheels that I bought at Home Depot for $150 . Then I use a regulator with quick disconnect fittings on the regulator and airbrush. That way I can connect the compressor to the regulator and connect the airbrush.