Need Critique of my Airbrush and Compressor purchase

[Deathcricket]

Greetings,

HELP NEEDED!

Finally got a statue made that I like and was thinking about learning to paint on it. I've been researching this board as best I can and thinking about purchasing the following items. But having never gotten into this before and a total noobie, I would appreciate some advice from you pros.

Am I missing anything? Should I go with a different brand/product? Here's what I got so far.Would like to keep things on the cheaper side since I'm not a pro. But have no problem spending a bit more money for a better product I don't have to replace later on.


Badger Air-Brush Co 105 Patriot Fine Gravity Airbrush $70
http://www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Bru...2668509&sr=1-2
Product Features

* The new Model 105-1 "Patriot" is a dual action gravity feed airbrush; set includes an extra tip and instruction manual.
* The Patriot's innovative precision design is enjoyed by crafters, artists, and hobbyists; Dual action, internal mix, gravity feed
* Single needle/nozzle (.75 millimeter) for spraying all Mediums, inks, dyes, watercolors, acrylics, enamels, lacquers, glazes, latex, Air-Opaque, Air-Tex, MODELflex, TotallyTattoo, and Totally Tan colors
* Easy maintenance self- centering nozzle design; New acute tapered color well for faster cleaning; Maximum angle trigger clearance and stroke; Patented ?easy access? needle removal system
* Badger Airbrushes are American Made. One year warranty on mfg defects with a lifetime warranty on the PTFE needle bearing and any factory labor repairs



Badger Air-Brush Company Air-Opaque Airbrush Ready Water Based Acrylic Paint, Primary, 1-Ounce Each, Set of 7 $20
http://www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Bru...668509&sr=1-22
Product Features

* Airbrush-ready paint can be intermixed with other Air-Opaque colors
* Quick drying, water resistant
* Made of organic pigments in water based acrylic copolymer, ready-to-use, requires no chemical thinner (thin with water, if necessary)
* Low odor; Safe to use; 100-Percent colorfast
* Non-flammable, Non-carcinogenic



Badger Air-Brush Co. 50-2011 Air Hose, Braided, 10-Foot $15
http://www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Bru...ef=pd_sim_ac_1

Badger Air-Brush Co. 180-12 Cyclone Compressor
http://www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Bru...2669373&sr=1-1
Product Features

* Diaphragm compressor, never needs oil or lubrication, 1/10 horsepower; 2 cfm
* Operating pressure of 30 PSI, on/off switch, convenient auto-shut off feature
* Portable and lightweight, weighs only 9-pounds, operates one airbrush
* Suction cup feet reduces compressor movement, durable 6-foot cord with three prong plug
* ETL certification, one year warranty

Badger Air-Brush Co. 50-054 Air Regulator, Filter and Gauge $38
http://www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Bru..._bxgy_ac_img_b
Product Features

* Stock #50-054 Air regulator features a compressor regulator with gauge and moisture trap
* Improve your airbrush performance by using this regulator for accurate moisture free air flow
* Provides the user full control of air pressure
* Water trap filter ensures clean dry air and has an easy release drain valve
* Distributed by Badger Company

3.5" Nylon Precision Brush Set for Cleaning Airbrushes, Spray Guns, & Tattoo Tube Tip $3
http://www.amazon.com/Nylon-Precisio...ef=pd_sim_ac_2
Product Features

* Great for Tattoo and airbrush Artists
* about .65mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm in dia .

Iwata Airbrush Table Top Airbrush Cleaning Station ~ NAC201 $26
http://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Airbrush...3877304&sr=1-3
Product Description
IWA NAC201 SIZE: EACH AIRBRUSH CLEANING STATION Iwata Airbrush & Spray Gun Company IWATA AIRBRUSHES & ACCESSORIES


Iwata-Medea Airbrush Cleaner $12
http://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-50...2674743&sr=8-1

Product Features

* A high-strength, general-purpose cleaner, great for cleaning any airbrush or any artist tools where acrylics, watercolors, gouache, inks or dyes are used
* Works well on all models of airbrushes, synthetic and natural-haired paint brushes, and is excellent for use in the ultrasonic cleaning of technical pens
* Environmentally safe and ready to use
* Apply in the needle cap and along the needle to enhance paint flow and prevent tip drying
* 32 oz

[Voshizle@gmail.]

I would also recommend these two items to add to your list:
A cleaning station

http://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-NA...2674679&sr=8-1

and cleaning solution

http://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-50...2674743&sr=8-1

[Moogled]

From what I've read, I hear the Iwata HP-CS airbrush is decent for painting resin kits.

I picked one up recently but haven't gotten around to using it yet, but most people who use it say it's a fairly versatile airbrush that can do a variety of depth and lines.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...lipse-Airbrush

[Voshizle@gmail.]

That Iwata looks almost identical to the airbrush I picked up, which is a Thayer and Chandler Omni 4000. It's made by Badger and is also around 70$. It's a gravity feed and uses the same one needle, one tip system which I feel is great for when you're just starting out.

[Deathcricket]

Originally Posted by Voshizle@gmail.

I would also recommend these two items to add to your list:
A cleaning station

http://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-NA...2674679&sr=8-1

and cleaning solution

http://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-50...2674743&sr=8-1

Feedback I was hoping for, thanks bro. Added to list. I assume an Iwata cleaning station would work on a Badger brush yeah? I could swap everything to Iwata to, no preference really since I'm completely new. But I just found a couple more good threads here with some pros saying these use the Badgers. But I bet either would work fine. Just seems like they have a slight edge in usage.

[fenix v.2.0]

I haven't had any problems using my Dewalt compressor. i just have it hooked up to a moisture trap.
last time my AB compressor took a crap, i couldn't see myself spending $200-300 for a compressor just for airbrushing. This one ran me about $320 and it's useful around the house.
the noise might be overkill for 30 seconds while the tank fills up, but it'll last a long time.

[Voshizle@gmail.]

Yea the cleaning station will work for pretty much any airbrush. I've got a Thayer and Chandler which is made by Badger and it works just fine. It's pretty much just a cradle with a grommet leading into the chamber that you spray into so pretty much any "normal" shaped airbrush should work. The only one I can think of that probably wouldn't work is that weird a$$ aztec one or whatever it's called that has the screw on tips. Oh and micro mark also sells a pretty nice compressor that has a moisture trap and everything built in and works for airbrushing and anything else you'd need compressed air for.

http://www.micromark.com/MicroLux-Po...ries,8837.html

[skorpsta]

Originally Posted by Moogled

From what I've read, I hear the Iwata HP-CS airbrush is decent for painting resin kits.

I picked one up recently but haven't gotten around to using it yet, but most people who use it say it's a fairly versatile airbrush that can do a variety of depth and lines.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...lipse-Airbrush

great airbrush this is what i use..id go with iwata