largemouthlad Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 im really starting to get into lure making and need a airbrush system and i saw this one for sale but dont really know the brand or what to compare it to. so what do u guys think of this unit? whats it worth ? is it good ? thanks -largemouthlad http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb472/pyrotech2958/102_0210.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankpaint Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 are you doing it as a hobbie or going to sell alot of lures? if i was just starting out that would be to much unless you can buy it really cheap its more for t shirts type then bait making you can change colors faster with that but what if you decide you don't like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largemouthlad Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 i was thinking a hobbie but maybe to sell as i improve my skills. so this isnt quite a airbrush system for lure making? wouldnt you want to change colors faster if your painting lots of lures? do all airbrush systems have the same paint pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankpaint Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 if yourpainting alot of lures you paint one color at a time on the lures if your painting the same colored baits say six baits at a time all the same color then clean the brush and go to the next color and so on .... doing it as a hobbie get a small compresser from the hardwear store and a pressure regulator/water seperator(pan cake type) becouse you can use it for other things too.as for color changing you can get a bottle feed airbrush and clean between colors (it only takes a few min.to clean the airbrush) and you can buy the tops from net crafters or lure parts on line that replace the paint bottle top that comes on the paint with a feed tube top that fits the airbrush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largemouthlad Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 so this is more of a multiple lure at a time unit ? hows the quality on the tubes and airbrush unit ? so this unit cant do the fitting thing you were talking about with paint bottles? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROWINGADUBAY Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 yes these will fit I have one of the same brushes shown in your pic I bought it on sale at harbour frieght for 14.99 I upgraded since then but still use the one i bought . I also agree that a small pancake compressor is way mor useful for lure building you can run nailers fluid beds fill up tires etc. although if you where painting indoors and noise is a problem a dedicated airbrush compressor is what you would want. For running an air brush they will both do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largemouthlad Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 is their compressor not that great ? is it designed for airbrushing? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROWINGADUBAY Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I am sure it will work just fine for air brushing here is a link http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=air+brush just so you know the price of them new If this is your first airbrush setup maybe make a low ball offer on one gun and the compressor because you will want to upgrade to a better gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) im really starting to get into lure making and need a airbrush system and i saw this one for sale but dont really know the brand or what to compare it to. so what do u guys think of this unit? whats it worth ? is it good ? thanks -largemouthlad http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb472/pyrotech2958/102_0210.jpg This I just my opinion. I started with a harbor freight airbrush for 17.99. It works good and I still have it. Buti bought an Iwata Neo 2 months ago from Hobby Lobby. I used a 40% coupon and got it for 40$. IMO the Neo is much easier to use and clean, and is well worth the extra 20$. I have tried using both brushes at the same time and it really des not make things any faster. The top feed Neo I super easy to clean between colors, and sprays good. Edited January 20, 2012 by nedyarb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanC Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I bought the same compressor when I first started, its works ok but since I got more insanely involved in this mad mad hobby I've bought a much larger compressor, now it just sits in the corner of my work shop collecting dust with the rest of the replaced stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largemouthlad Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 ok sounds like it makes more sence to by a individual airbrush with a individually bought compressor. what exactly do i need to start air brushing ? thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 ok sounds like it makes more sence to by a individual airbrush with a individually bought compressor. what exactly do i need to start air brushing ? thanks guysPatience!!!!!! And practice!!.......I started with a 20 gallon compressor that I had bought for other use. Air brush, water trap for compressor. Air brush hose. A top coat, etex or devcon work good.....and patience, and practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largemouthlad Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 so you started with a 20 gal compressor with a singla airbrush...is that what i should do ? is a airbrush and a compressor all i need ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Be careful about which compressor you get....some sound like a frieght train coming......good luck...by the way you couldn't be around a better bunch of guy's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largemouthlad Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 tell me which one you like haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largemouthlad Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 yea you guys have been a bunch of help...and yes im defintly going to try the compressor before i buy it.....hope is some what quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Look at the Iwata gravity feed airbrush.....you want find a better brush....they have many to choose from.....don't go jumping into this hobby with out doing some research first......And keep doing what your doing...ask lots of quistion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largemouthlad Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 something like this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) Yes......Go to the iwata web site and look at there gravity feed brushes....if you looking for a all around brush look at a 3mm or 3.5mm...read all there is about them.....then ask some more quistions....If you are really serious about getting in to this hobby...jmo.....buy the best brush you can afford...like i said that's just my opinion... the brush is one thing learning to use it is another..... Edited January 21, 2012 by Double Trouble Lures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cereal killer Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 something like this ? Aye, that airbrush will do. I use one of those. As for the compressor. I use this And I use Createx paint. With some of them, I have to thin the paint otherwise it doesn't flow out of the airbrush with any consistency. Also, don't remember to strain your paint. Any large particles will clog the nozzle. Good luck with your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I have the same gmc compressor except i have the ....4610A......It has aluminum tanks...never have to worry about them rusting....This compressor runs so quite you can barely hear it run......I know a lot of the other guys use bigger compressors for many reasons.....good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankpaint Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 for an air brush you might want to try the iwata nao its a new starter type brush sells for about 50.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largemouthlad Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 ok so a gmc 4610 compressor and a iwata brush ha sounds good....what other componetents do i need like tubes or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largemouthlad Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 what about this compressor its a iwata....im thinking this and iwata brush...what about hoses and tubes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 What ever compressor you decide on you need one with air tank on it.....If it doesn't have one...the compressor will cut on everytime you hit the air on your brush....among other things..... I can't tell you which one to buy that's something you need to decide....Go to the search feature in this site and do some research , i'm sure you will find lots of info.....Maybe some of the other guy's can chime in...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
