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Post by snacktruck on Jan 11, 2015 20:20:08 GMT -5
I hope you can help me out. I was given a Iwata HP-B Air Brush and a Paasche 500 compressor. What do I have exactly. Since the compressor does not have a water trap, is that a big dea? I know with all your experience with air brushes and compressors, I value your knowledge. Is this air brush good enough to do models?
What controls the air pressure the brush or the compressor. In other words the Paasche 500 I don't believe has an air pressure control, so I am concerned that I can not adjust my pressure, let's say down to 15 psi. Can you elaborate on that for me. Thanks.
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Post by bcfan on May 9, 2015 11:26:30 GMT -5
Let's start with YES, your setup is perfect for modeling. Air flow, is controlled by your brush, air pressure is controlled by the compressor. There should be a large black dial next to the pressure gauge that dials the outgoing pressure up and down. Most small compressors today don't build up much moisture, but a trap is always a good idea, even if all you spray are water based paints. Errant moisture WILL ruin a lacquer or enamel paint job, but it can also cause heck with aqueous paints as well. I don't know much about Iwata personally, other than they are a fine air brush and most consider them in the top three.
My recommendation, get a water trap, they aren't too expensive and a training video. If you have a Hobby Lobby near you there's a great A/B beginner's video available in their model kit section by the Createx (awesome product) paints. Look for "How to begin airbrushing- with Kent Lind". I think I got mine for around six bucks. Hope this is a help. |
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Post by rustyrat1960 on May 25, 2015 0:27:13 GMT -5
Hey BC! Welcome to the forum and thank you for helping out a fellow modeler!
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Post by bcfan on May 25, 2015 17:10:49 GMT -5
Always willing to help a fellow modeler.  |
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