Gorris Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 I'm looking at airbrushing some blanks for the first time and I'm not sure on a setup. I don't want to dump a bunch of money into this if I don't end up enjoying it. What are some good kits you guys would recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datguy.dev Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) I started out using a cheap airbrush off ebay designed to paint finger nails. XD I think it cost around $15? Nonetheless, I could paint lures with it. However, the air compressor would get hot quickly, so I 3D printed a case for it with a fan. I could run it for hours like that. I eventually got an entry level compressor to avoid that headache. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Mini-Airbrush-Air-Compressor-Kit-Set-Hose-Makeup-Cake-Tattoo-Nail-Hobby/113309712046?hash=item1a61c8feae:m:mrVB_QCXCuaTSxg2LvKpLXw&frcectupt=true https://www.amazon.com/PointZero-HP-Airbrush-Compressor-Portable/dp/B004KNDQCM/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_201_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=V9NMQAJW76Y8D5VP5832 You can find them cheaper overseas or at walmart. I don't think it gets much cheaper than that to get your feet wet. Edited May 30, 2019 by datguy.dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorris Posted May 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, datguy.dev said: I started out using a cheap airbrush off ebay designed to paint finger nails. XD I think it cost around $15? Nonetheless, I could paint lures with it. However, the air compressor would get hot quickly, so I 3D printed a case for it with a fan. I could run it for hours like that. I eventually got an entry level compressor to avoid that headache. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Mini-Airbrush-Air-Compressor-Kit-Set-Hose-Makeup-Cake-Tattoo-Nail-Hobby/113309712046?hash=item1a61c8feae:m:mrVB_QCXCuaTSxg2LvKpLXw&frcectupt=true https://www.amazon.com/PointZero-HP-Airbrush-Compressor-Portable/dp/B004KNDQCM/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_201_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=V9NMQAJW76Y8D5VP5832 You can find them cheaper overseas or at walmart. I don't think it gets much cheaper than that to get your feet wet. I was looking at something about the same price on amazon. Will probably do that. What type of paints should I purchase? Edited May 30, 2019 by Gorris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datguy.dev Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) On 5/30/2019 at 9:03 AM, Gorris said: I was looking at something about the same price on amazon. Will probably do that. What type of paints should I purchase? Sorry, I've been away for some time. You can buy specialized airbrush paints... Or you can go to walmart etc., buy any simple acrylic paint, and thin it yourself with a Isopropyl alcohol and windex mixture. Youtube the mixture for a gist. I forget the amounts. Edited June 17, 2019 by datguy.dev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
