21xdc Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 That's what you get for not using my link... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 13 hours ago, 21xdc said: That's what you get for not using my link... I was going to, but it said shipping would take over a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I get mine in 2 weeks... Have some patience. The price is right, So are shipping costs! Get a couple. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Might have to... the one i got dont work at all... wont even spray water... sending it back Guess i can get back to making soft plastics for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowFISH Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 This is the one I have.... some of the ads call it vintage (LOL)... it's the VL model... old but works. It's a little bit more than the cheap chinese made ones... but not near the cost of a Iwata. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Paasche-VL-Airbrush-Set-in-Original-Box-No-16071/264467608310?epid=2164372332&hash=item3d937f72f6:g:etwAAOSwNx5df6iy https://www.ebay.com/itm/PAASCHE-AIRBRUSH-SET-VL-FOR-CRAFTSMEN-HOBBYISTS-PASTRY-ARTIST-CERAMICISTS/303283783814?hash=item469d1f4886:g:g3kAAOSwB8xdXtdo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) Cost isnt really a limitation, more of a delay.... i just bought a boat last month, so its kinda difficult to justify another purchase with the wife this soon....... especially seeing as how the airbrush i just destroyed was a gift from her Edited September 18, 2019 by JRammit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 56 minutes ago, JRammit said: Cost isnt really a limitation, more of a delay.... i just bought a boat last month, so its kinda difficult to justify another purchase with the wife this soon....... especially seeing as how the airbrush i just destroyed was a gift from her Remember, a happy wife is a happy life. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Hey, this looks pretty sweet.... and it comes with multiple needle/nozzle sizes... says .25, .38 and .66... i like the idea of having different sized needles Side note, i contacted Iwata today via email.. just an honest message/complaint.. didnt ask for anything from them.. but would be nice if they offered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMAXX Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Be patient (I know it’s hard) and accept that you’ll need to clean it everyday. It’s just the nature of the beast, it will get easier over time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted September 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Well i didnt know Iwata has a 5 year warranty on all their airbrushes... it doesnt cover "abuse", but they said they'd replace it anyway.... now i just have to find the rest of it so i can send it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 22 minutes ago, JRammit said: Well i didnt know Iwata has a 5 year warranty on all their airbrushes... it doesnt cover "abuse", but they said they'd replace it anyway.... now i just have to find the rest of it so i can send it back You are one lucky person. Quick, buy a lottery ticket! Hahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) There are plenty of pro shops using siphon feed Badger and Paasche brushes to finish baits. I like a gravity feed Iwata because I use small amounts of paint as a hobby builder and it’s easier to clean between colors and after painting. I still keep my Badger with its 3 tips in case I need to paint something larger than a crankbait with paint that’s thicker than I’d use on a bait. Btw, the Neo is the only Iwata built in China, not Japan. You usually get only what you pay for in airbrushes, unfortunately. Edited September 19, 2019 by BobP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted September 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 22 hours ago, mark poulson said: You are one lucky person. Quick, buy a lottery ticket! Hahaha Im not that lucky... i have to find the thing before i can send it back... ive looked all over that corner without a trace... i even threw a few other things at that wall to see which way they bounce... that didn't help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Keep looking. It'll be under something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted September 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Im off work tomorrow... ill turn over everything in the shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblue2 Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/16/2019 at 10:18 PM, JRammit said: This isnt even what i ordered, but whatever, ill try it I just turned it on out of the box and it has the same problem as my old one, constantly spraying air Oh well.. guess id rather have a $16 piece of junk than a $100+ piece of junk Maybe itll get me by until i can blow another $100 what is mounted red thing attached to your airbrush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 7 hours ago, bigblue2 said: what is mounted red thing attached to your airbrush? It is the compressor. I imagine the amazon page reads: Just plug it in and the user will get "amazing professional results". Included are two adapters so you can fill an air mattress or clean your keyboard, toaster, the possibilities are endless. Act now for a limited time offer and receive the matching anodized ice blue model, just pay shipping. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowFISH Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 6 hours ago, Travis said: It is the compressor. I imagine the amazon page reads: Just plug it in and the user will get "amazing professional results". Included are two adapters so you can fill an air mattress or clean your keyboard, toaster, the possibilities are endless. Act now for a limited time offer and receive the matching anodized ice blue model, just pay shipping. Now that's funny! You think it ships free with prime? J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted September 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Yea... and they shipped it right back free too Now i know what a cheap airbrush feels like... if you wanna call it that... more like an airbrush replica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblue2 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 On 9/16/2019 at 10:18 PM, JRammit said: This isnt even what i ordered, but whatever, ill try it I just turned it on out of the box and it has the same problem as my old one, constantly spraying air Oh well.. guess id rather have a $16 piece of junk than a $100+ piece of junk Maybe itll get me by until i can blow another $100 On 9/16/2019 at 10:18 PM, JRammit said: This isnt even what i ordered, but whatever, ill try it I just turned it on out of the box and it has the same problem as my old one, constantly spraying air Oh well.. guess id rather have a $16 piece of junk than a $100+ piece of junk Maybe itll get me by until i can blow another $100 can any one ID this so called air compressor hand held? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) They are sold under various "brands".. Strnek. They should be avoided. The reported specks (guarantee reported higher than actual) are 17 psi and 6 L/min. Of the two the 6L/min is what one needs to pay attention to. The 6L/min is equivalent to 0.2 cfm. They typical airbrush needs minimally around 0.3 cfm to properly atomize the paint and deliver the paint. Gravity feed brushes are more likely to perform better at lower cfm than siphon feed since gravity is working with you. Edited September 21, 2019 by Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killntime Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 I've been using the iwata neo for about 8 years. Createx and wicked color paint. I thin with wicked w100 reducer around 30%. I run 30 psi for spraying base coat then down around 10 - 15 psi for detail. If using it for several days in a row I'll just flush it with cleaner between uses but pull needle ,wipe down and lube it for extended storage. Only takes a few minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
