Hello

[Bledd]

Hello everyone 

Just started out on my model making journey and looking forward to where it takes me.

Hopefully I’ll get a few tips and hints from you all for a complete beginner 🙂

i already have one question, I don’t have a lot of spare cash so what do you think of the Oasser Airbrush Compressor Kit as a first step in airbrushing?

 

[Neddy]

Hi,   from the other side of the country.  Enjoy the forum, you're amongst friends here.

As far as the airbrush kit is concerned, it reviews fairly well but don't expect too much from it.  The compressor may be OK but the airbrush is a generic Chinese item that will probably drive you mad.  From bitter recent experience matched by that of other members, a cheap airbrush seems on the face of it a good idea for dipping your toe in the airbrushing experience but in practice is a LOT harder to master than a better quality item.  Try the kit by all means but don't be put off by the problems the airbrush will present you with and be prepared to dump it in favour of a better one as soon as the piggybank allows.

 

Harder and Steenbeck have in the last year produced a superb airbrush aimed specifically at beginners, the Ultra 2024.  I went for one having first tried a couple of cheap generic airbrushes and learned the hard way not to persist with them, and it's been a revelation.  You'll find numerous reviews and videos about it online, spend a bit of time checking them out and you'll see what I'm blathering about.

 

EDIT: it's currently on offer at my favourite airbrush supplier if that's any help.

 

I'm sure other members more experienced than me can add to this but it's the best advice I can give you.  Good luck and enjoy the hobby.

[Faraway]

https://www.florymodels.org/airbrushing101

The above link may help with your airbrush choice, only advise I can offer is buy the best you can afford.

If you can, get a compressor with an air tank, this will give you a more consistent air flow.

Jon

[Bledd]

Thanks for all your help 

I’ll look into your suggestions once my wife give me five minutes off from decorating front room 😊

[RossFMJ]

 Bledd. Remember that a lot of decorators spray these days, so that should persuade the missus that you need a compressor.

 

I would steer clear of that airbrush combination, for much of what Neddy above ⬆️ says. I had something similar and those compressors are very weak with a miniscule flow. They're suited to spraying water-like inks a couple of cm, but that's it. They're really for finger-nail painting. It's likely to put you off rather than encouraging you.

 

Whatever you do I hope you enjoy it, they're a friendly bunch here and there's tons of advice and good examples.

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Hello Bledd …   from across the pond from you in Chicago USA. Personally I’m mostly a military aircraft builder, though will take on the odd piece of armor or the occasional ship now. I’ve been building since 1979 and nothing really makes me want to stop. I’ve slowed down in the last couple of years from health issues but thats about it. 
 

 

Dennis

[szeregowy]

Hello @Bledd, welcome to the forum and most importantly welcome to the hobby.

 

Firstly I would say that @Neddy had hit the nail on the head. Starting very cheap may cause you more problems and put you off the hobby.

Personally I think that the Oasser compressor looks a bit cheap and flimsy and I would not trust the low/medium/high setting as it means nothing really. If you're after your first, budget kit I would suggest something like THIS kit. Compressor have pressure regulator and water trap, so would give you a steady air flow and the airbrush is double action. And the price difference between that one and Oasser is like £30 quid.

 

PS. My set up is Iwata Neo CN (my first airbrush) together with Badger BA1100 compressor and it covers all my needs perfectly.

[SnøMotion]

Hi @Bledd, welcome to the forum! I can echo what has been said above. I also tried  a cheap airbrush and I still have it. It has never actually managed to put paint to plastic 

 

I also have the Badger 1100 and it’s been great. I paired it with an Iwata Eclipse HP CS which is amazing but quite expensive (although one of the cheapest Iwatas). I got a Sparmax Max 4 as a backup which was half the price and perfectly usable.

 

Martin

[HK-500]

10 hours ago, Bledd said:

looking forward to where it takes me.

Be aware that it could take you at places you have no idea whatsoever😂

 

Hello from France . Bledd , and welcome aboard !