Rs500 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Hi guys, been building for a while, built a few but now looking to move on to an airbrush and compressor kit, just looking for advice and any recommendations really? I don't want to spend a fortune as I don't build all the time etc, but at same time I do not want a cheapo which would break or provide terrible results as this would be a false economy. I came across a new Voilamart Airbrush 1/6hp compressor Kit with 3 airbrushes on ebay for £65 delivered, sounds like a good deal, but any advice would be greatly appreciated guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) Bargain deals can sometimes work out, sometimes not. I bought a compressor and 2 airbrushes a few years ago, the compressor was (still is) fine but both the airbrushes were naff. Been looking at airbrushes recently and the cheapest half decent one is the Neo Iwata (45-50) after that the Harder & Steenbeck Ultra (65-70). Anything less than those and it's pot luck whether you get a good one or bad one. I'd say budget £100 minimum for compressor & airbrush. Paul from Little Cars (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/207-little-carscom/) is your man to ask, I expect him to drop in and make an appearance on this thread soon Neil Edited June 19, 2015 by Foghorn Leghorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Iwata Neo is a good basic one. With practice and maintaining it's cleanliness you can achieve even Luftwaffe squiggles. I've been using one for a couple of years now. Can't advise on compressors. Mine's a silent one and cost £300 13yrs ago. Still going strong. There are less expensive ones however. The Airbrush Company are a good starter for ten if you need advice. I still go back there for spare parts and servicing etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Mike posted a link to a decent starter set. You can pick up a cheap Chinese compressor off the 'net and practice with that, as I did, until your happy that you'll get on with airbrushing. When it packs in (as it probably will) you'll be ready to invest in something better. HTH Edit: p.s. Vallejo Model Air is also easy to spray with so you'll avoid paint problems whilst practicing. There's lots of tips here on BM about airbrushing and paints - well worth doing some searches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Bargain deals can sometimes work out, sometimes not. I bought a compressor and 2 airbrushes a few years ago, the compressor was (still is) fine but both the airbrushes were naff. Been looking at airbrushes recently and the cheapest half decent one is the Neo Iwata (45-50) after that the Harder & Steenbeck Ultra (65-70). Anything less than those and it's pot luck whether you get a good one or bad one. I'd say budget £100 minimum for compressor & airbrush. Paul from Little Cars (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/207-little-carscom/) is your man to ask, I expect him to drop in and make an appearance on this thread soon Neil Couldn't have put it better myself Neil. The Ultra is a good cost effective brush for beginners. Easy to use and clean. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_biggles Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Couldn't have put it better myself Neil. The Ultra is a good cost effective brush for beginners. Easy to use and clean. Paul Completely agree with Paul, as I have the Iwata Revolution, PremiAir G35 and the H&S Ultra, and the more I get used to them, I am spending more time using the Ultra for painting Vallejo ModelAir and the others for primer/clear/metallic coats, as the Ultra is well engineered (and I don't hold shares in H&S), easy to control, use and clean. One bit of useful advice - please, considering compressors, get one with an air tank, as they are much quieter in use.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Depends what you wish to do with an airbrush If you just want to lay down overall coats of paint virtually any Badger or reasonable other brand will do. Very fine lines maybe a bit more quality. The brush is only as good as the person using it. It takes practice no matter how much you pay. I have bought & used a few both, cheap & costly & don't think my work is any better using one or the other. Don't always blame the brush. It can be costly if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 9 minutes ago, Old John said: Depends what you wish to do with an airbrush If you just want to lay down overall coats of paint virtually any Badger or reasonable other brand will do. Very fine lines maybe a bit more quality. The brush is only as good as the person using it. It takes practice no matter how much you pay. I have bought & used a few both, cheap & costly & don't think my work is any better using one or the other. Don't always blame the brush. It can be costly if you do. Bit of a necro-thread there John - the last post was 2015 Don't worry, we've all done it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Oh dear didn't notice the date I came to it from a post on facebook today which was asking for info on Voilamart Airbrush. Guess this one is sorted now Could have been me asking as it was 2015 when I re started modelling.I will put it down to my age which is quiet ancient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Ive got three Iwata’s and the Neo is the best starter I can recommend. It’ll eat any kind of paint and not really blink. Keep it clean and the needle straight and it’ll run indefinitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterKamera Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Amazon.com: Neo for Iwata Gravity-Feed Airbrushing Kit : Arts, Crafts & Sewing my question is, how much of a joke is that little air compressor in the kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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