Xcremente Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Hey guys I am thinking of getting into a airbrush kit. I have been on amazon looking at the Master G22 kit that is 79.99 with the compressor. I really don't have a bunch of cash to drop at the moment on it and just want to see if I will like it. But I know fishing and if it's the same as a baitcaster you have to spend a little money to give it a real shot vs going for the cheapest thing which turns out to be junk and makes you hate it. Or if anyone has another suggestion. I was hoping to get lucky here in the classified section but no such luck. Any suggestion would be appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Use the search feature in the top right corner of this section as your question has been asked many times before. Go with Iwata of Pashe. Welcome to the Underground! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 X2 with what AZ stated. You don't have to go extreme on the cost and still enjoy. Research brushing here, YouTube etc. Welcome, Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) Just remember, you get what you pay for. Having a good air brush that works well will allow you to enjoy air brush painting, instead of spending your time cleaning and cursing. Edited October 15, 2016 by mark poulson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 The biggest gripe I had with lower cost airbrush sets was the air pressure on the compressor was too low for my taste. They advertise the max pressure that the compressor will develop but that is almost always about 15 psi higher than you actually get one second after you pull the trigger on your air brush. So the "30 psi" claim on a Chinese brush compressor actually means you get a sustained psi of around 15 psi, which is too low to shoot some of the pearls and flake paints that are popular with crankbait painters. I took a look at some of the Master G22 offerings online and none of them stated the pressure that the compressor would develop, so I'd be wary until I knew what that is. Personally, I want a max pressure of 45 psi or greater for a compressor since that suggests that it will shoot sustained at 30 psi when I want it to. Like Mark says, you get what you pay for. One thing that many of us have opted to do is use a tool compressor that incorporates an air tank for airbrushing. Lots of pressure available. No pulsing of air like you can often get with a small tankless compressor. You can also use it for other chores around the house/garage if needed. Airbrushes are precision devices. Discount airbrushes may work just fine or they may not. Some guys use them and like them. But if they get out of adjustment, it can be hard to make them work right again and replacement parts can be a crap shoot. Bottom line, if that's what you can afford, it may be worth a shot but know you may be wishing for a brush from Iwata, Paasche, or another name brand before too long. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Check out Hobby Lobby if you have one near you. You can get an Iwata airbrush and save a good bit of money with their 40% off coupon. Ben 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Great advise......save a little more money and you'll never have to buy another brush or compressor. If not, you'll be throwing away your money. I've used the HF compressors. The 1/5hp says 58psi but like BobP says it drops down more than half that when to depress the trigger....which means you will be thinning pearls, white black, iridescent, etc.....and if you put it on the table it will vibrate right off and on the floor....I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when that happened....I would suggest using paint made for airbrushes....you want to avoid as many headaches as possible and limit any frustration....The search engine in the top right corner.....is the best friend you have! Have fun! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predators Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) This is the compressor I bought didnt cost that much This is the Air Brush https://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-Revolution-Action-Large-Gravity/dp/B000BQS3UW This is the Mac Valve I have https://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-K-250-External-Valve/dp/B001V6VOZC/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1476583339&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=iawata+mac+valve Edited October 16, 2016 by Ultimate Predators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) An Iwata Revolution BR is what I use and it sells for around $90 online. Buy a hose and air control valve for any tool compressor and you're in business. I use a Porter Cable 135 psi unit with a 6 gal tank for air. The Iwata has a .3 mm tip which is a good general size for crankbait painting. Total cost around $250. There are some low cost Chinese airbrush compressors that advertise 45 psi and greater, which I think would be acceptable. Can't give you a site, but you can find them if you do some online research. Edited October 16, 2016 by BobP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcremente Posted October 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 So I found a smoking deal on a Grex GCK03 kit. He said it has only been used once and from the pictures it looks brand new. And it is in all the original packaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 I'm not familiar with Grex. Hope you like it and it serves you well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcremente Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 https://www.amazon.com/Grex-GCK03-Airbrush-Tritium-TG3-Accessories/dp/B003VIVGWY that is the kit i am getting tomorrow hope it works as good as that price tag lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 That's a giant leap in the right direction from a Master kit! Keep us informed and tells us how you like it. Hard to go wrong starting with good equipment. Happy painting and wait til you catch one on a lure you painted, that makes for a great day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcremente Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 haha ya i was just about to just order that Master kit because I heard the compressor was good just to see if i liked it. then upgrade the brush around december. But decided to cruise neighboring craigslist and found this one 3 hours away for $200. and like i said it literally looks brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Score! My Master compressor started overheating after about six months of occasional use. Don't have a lot of faith on their stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcremente Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Well I got the kit. Now just have to wait until Friday to get paid and order some cheap baits from shelts to practice on after I get good with the PVC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigginpig Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Check out Hobby Lobby if you have one near you. You can get an Iwata airbrush and save a good bit of money with their 40% off coupon. Ben I quit shopping Hobby Lobby because they posted a tiny sign in the entrance that stated they reserved the right to search my vehicle if it was parked in their lot, which of course I do not give them. Michael's does the same thing with coupons though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I quit shopping Hobby Lobby because they posted a tiny sign in the entrance that stated they reserved the right to search my vehicle if it was parked in their lot, which of course I do not give them. Michael's does the same thing with coupons though. Why in the world would they want to be able to search your vehicle? Do they have that much theft? That is weird. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigginpig Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 I don't want to veer off into politics, but Hobby Lobby is, uh, shall we say... paternalistic. I suspect they have no more or less theft than any big box purveyor of craft related detritus. But they do have a bit of an attitude. Sorta like Charlton Heston playing Moses, but with less authenticity and more hubris. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northrivergeek Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Just remember, you get what you pay for. Having a good air brush that works well will allow you to enjoy air brush painting, instead of spending your time cleaning and cursing. Yes I will say amen to that .. cheap brushes paint great the first few times.. then you spend more time cleaning than painting .. I bought 1 badger airbrushes on eBay .. and an iwata.. now I paint more than I clean .. I have 100 in these .. just bought a used badger crescendo today for 40 bucks shipped .. so buy the cheap ones like I did .. and cuss and scream or just paint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northrivergeek Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 as far as air compressors .. check pawn shops, flea markets ,craigslist .. I bought a 30 gal tank compressor for 60 bucks at a pawn shop .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 And Air Brush Restorer is your friend. Taking your air brush apart and soaking it overnight every six months will remove the old paint that inevitably get trapped in the brush over time. It can even loosen a frozen needle. Here's a link. Scroll down to the Restorer. It's in the left hand column. http://www.coastairbrush.com/products.asp?cat=59 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 I don't want to veer off into politics, but Hobby Lobby is, uh, shall we say... paternalistic. I suspect they have no more or less theft than any big box purveyor of craft related detritus. But they do have a bit of an attitude. Sorta like Charlton Heston playing Moses, but with less authenticity and more hubris. Watch your language! Some of us don't like readin words we can't understand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 I got my compressor , Badger 150 airbrush, and paint for $90 on craigslist. Best money I ever spent, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
