Egilman Posted August 7, 2022 #1 Posted August 7, 2022 Hi All, it was suggested that I post this tool find here... The Preval Spot Sprayer... What it does is take anything liquid and when thinned according to directions enables you to spray it like you could out of a rattlecan... Perfect for that weird shade of paint you've mixed up to match a historic paint and have a small area to cover too large for brushing... Or, one of those bottle paints that just doesn't cover well with a brush... (yellow and white for example) I was just in that situation yesterday and when looking around for a solution I was pointed to this tool... It consists of a 6oz bottle, a fixture and a pressure cartridge with a spray head like a rattlecan.... You put your paint in the bottle attach the siphon tube to the bottom of the fixture and the cannister to the top of the fixture and spray away... It really works.... My attempt at brush painting yellow on a model... Isn't coming out too well... (using True North Insignia Yellow thinned 50/50 with Mr Color Leveling Thinner) Using the Preval Sprayer... (thinned 3/1 paint to thinner) Perfect... I obtained mine from Home Depot, it is stocked on the shelf... it is also available at Amazon and it's home site https://preval.com/ they do offer extras like spare bottles and cannisters for when they run out of pressure... Cleaning is as easy as running clear thinner through it and washing the bottles and siphon tube.... It cost me 5.80+tax at HD and I'm probably going to pick up some extra bottles for it from Preval... I have no affiliation with Preval, and do not get anything for posting it here... just spreading the word on a gadget that actually worked very well for me in the modeling I do... A very elegant solution to a long standing modeling problem... EG Roger Pellett, allanyed, mtdoramike and 8 others 9 2 Quote Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale Completed: M8A1 HST 1930 Packard Boattail Speedster M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433 F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: "Relish Today, Ketchup Tomorrow"
realworkingsailor Posted August 7, 2022 #2 Posted August 7, 2022 It sure opens up a lot of options for those who don’t have a full airbrush setup! Wish I’d known about this a couple of years ago, before spending a fortune getting some Scalecoat paint rattle cans shipped up from the US to Canada for my railway car project(s). Not many online retailers (or postal services) will ship rattle cans locally or internationally. I’ve only seen UPS that will accept a shipment like that (enough said right there, lesson learned, never again!). Andy Egilman, mtaylor, lmagna and 3 others 5 1 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy
Egilman Posted August 7, 2022 Author #3 Posted August 7, 2022 49 minutes ago, realworkingsailor said: It sure opens up a lot of options for those who don’t have a full airbrush setup! Wish I’d known about this a couple of years ago, before spending a fortune.... Me too brother, with this, the only need for rattlecans is the common colors, the mixed or special colors can now be sprayed as well... A lucky find... realworkingsailor, lmagna, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale Completed: M8A1 HST 1930 Packard Boattail Speedster M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433 F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: "Relish Today, Ketchup Tomorrow"
mtaylor Posted August 8, 2022 #4 Posted August 8, 2022 I think it's worth looking into for some my projects. Not doing plastic but even for painting wood ships it would be useful. Thanks. Canute, Egilman, Jack12477 and 3 others 5 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
allanyed Posted August 8, 2022 #5 Posted August 8, 2022 Would the high quality tubed acrylic artist colors work well in this device if they were thinned? No more worries about brush strokes if it does!!! Thanks for posting the info on this unit EG. Egilman, Canute, Edwardkenway and 1 other 3 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU
Egilman Posted August 8, 2022 Author #6 Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) I believe if you can get it thinned down to milk consistency it would spray it fine.... My pleasure Allan... Edited August 8, 2022 by Egilman allanyed, Canute, mtaylor and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale Completed: M8A1 HST 1930 Packard Boattail Speedster M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433 F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: "Relish Today, Ketchup Tomorrow"
Jack12477 Posted August 8, 2022 #7 Posted August 8, 2022 Got one today! Thanks ! Egilman, mtaylor, lmagna and 2 others 5 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
mtdoramike Posted August 8, 2022 #8 Posted August 8, 2022 Well well well, I'm going to have to look into this as well. The old rattle can paints are starting to get harder to find in my area whether it be Home Depot, Lowes or Ace Hardware. Egilman, Jack12477, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote
mtdoramike Posted August 8, 2022 #9 Posted August 8, 2022 I picked up a twin pack on Amazon for less than $12.00. I see it is made in the USA, which sold me right away since we don't make that much anymore. mtaylor, Jack12477, Egilman and 3 others 6 Quote
Bob Cleek Posted August 9, 2022 #10 Posted August 9, 2022 You sure can't beat the price if you only have very occasional need for it. My major concern, however, would be keeping the nozzle working correctly. It appears to have a rattle can nozzle and we all know how those can go south. (Yes, always turn the can upside down and spray until just gas comes out before putting the can back on the shelf.) The advantage with an airbrush is that you can clean them and always be assured of perfect spray performance and be able to adjust the shape of the spray "line." (Well, almost always. ) Given the price, it's sure a good way for somebody to taking their painting to the next level. Canute, mtaylor and Egilman 2 1 Quote
lmagna Posted August 9, 2022 #11 Posted August 9, 2022 The whole concept looks fine to me as well for the applications it was designed for. In addition I would think that sticking the pickup tube in some water or thinner depending on the paint used would also go a long way to keeping the nozzle clean. Totally a win win! Egilman, Canute and mtaylor 2 1 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
amateur Posted August 9, 2022 #12 Posted August 9, 2022 How long does the pressire-cartridge last? Jan Canute, Egilman and mtaylor 2 1 Quote
Egilman Posted August 9, 2022 Author #13 Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, lmagna said: The whole concept looks fine to me as well for the applications it was designed for. In addition I would think that sticking the pickup tube in some water or thinner depending on the paint used would also go a long way to keeping the nozzle clean. Totally a win win! It was for me.... That's why I figured that others in the same boat would appreciate it... Edited August 9, 2022 by Egilman mtaylor, Jack12477 and Canute 2 1 Quote Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale Completed: M8A1 HST 1930 Packard Boattail Speedster M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433 F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: "Relish Today, Ketchup Tomorrow"
Egilman Posted August 9, 2022 Author #14 Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bob Cleek said: You sure can't beat the price if you only have very occasional need for it. My major concern, however, would be keeping the nozzle working correctly. It appears to have a rattle can nozzle and we all know how those can go south. (Yes, always turn the can upside down and spray until just gas comes out before putting the can back on the shelf.) The advantage with an airbrush is that you can clean them and always be assured of perfect spray performance and be able to adjust the shape of the spray "line." (Well, almost always. ) Given the price, it's sure a good way for somebody to taking their painting to the next level. Internal cleaning is the the same as an airbrush, just run your thinner or cleaning fluid thru it till it runs clear... For those one off colors it can't be beat... and replacement spray buttons are available from the vendors website 21 minutes ago, amateur said: How long does the pressire-cartridge last? Jan My understanding is it will spray 12oz of paint according to the manufacturer, they give you a 6oz bottle with it and 3oz bottles are available from the makers website.... They also sell replacement cartridges.... They have a kit for 39.95 on the website that offers multiple cannisters, bottles, (6 & 3oz) spray units, (the part between the Bottle & Cannister) Spray Buttons and Pickup tubes in both long and short sizes... The bottles all have lids as well... All round a complete setup... I will find out cause I ordered one.... I've always dreaded painting the light gloss colors, they never lay right or even... (like USN Buff) This solves that problem forever... (as long as they continue to make it) Edited August 9, 2022 by Egilman Canute, Jack12477 and mtaylor 3 Quote Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale Completed: M8A1 HST 1930 Packard Boattail Speedster M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433 F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: "Relish Today, Ketchup Tomorrow"
mtdoramike Posted August 9, 2022 #15 Posted August 9, 2022 7 hours ago, Bob Cleek said: You sure can't beat the price if you only have very occasional need for it. My major concern, however, would be keeping the nozzle working correctly. It appears to have a rattle can nozzle and we all know how those can go south. (Yes, always turn the can upside down and spray until just gas comes out before putting the can back on the shelf.) The advantage with an airbrush is that you can clean them and always be assured of perfect spray performance and be able to adjust the shape of the spray "line." (Well, almost always. ) Given the price, it's sure a good way for somebody to taking their painting to the next level. This is about the same as cleaning an airbrush, except you don't have to break it down, you just run paint thinner through the nozzle, which you really can't do on a rattle can. Is this equal to a $200.00 airbrush setup with hours of practice under your belt? no. But it's a cheap and easy solution to the air sprayer systems. Even if I get one to two applications with it, it's paid for itself. Canute, mtaylor and Egilman 3 Quote
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