Compressor advice please

BattleshipBob

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Hi Jim

Just joined the club, me too :thumb2:, just ordered and the price was cheaper ;), Julie bought it for me as a very early birthday pressie as i am 60 in September, saves her buying me the usaul and something i will use lol

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Should have mine tomorrow! Usual excellent service!!

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Sixty in September....you old git! I’m sixty on the first of October LOL...
 

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Hi to all you young guys (I was sixty in January) - I am also looking to get an airbrush. Am I right in thinking the Sparmax 610 gets the current vote?
 

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Hi Nick

The sparmax is a compressor, airbrush wise i use Iwata but theres a wide choice and prices
 

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Hi Bob,
I just had a look at the shop site and saw it was a compressor so I guess I also need an actual airbrush. Is that what the Iwata is and do they come in different sizes?
Thanks,
Nick T.
 

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Hi Nick
The Sparmax TC-610H is a compressor - provides the air to the airbrush. You will need an airbrush. Many makes available at prices from £20 for a Chinese cheapie to £100s for a top of the range. Well regarded makes include Iwata, Harder and Steenbeck, Badger and others.
The main things to look for, in my opinion, are
- dual action (press down on the trigger for air and pull back for paint)
- top gravity feed cup for paint
- 0.3 needle is a best compromise between coverage and fine detail work.
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Hi Nick, all depends on funds, like everything lol

Compressors and airbrushes come in a very wide range of prices, if you are new to airbrushes etc would suggest a basic one first, on Johns shop he has sparmax airbrushes at very good prices when compared to iwata and they have good reviews. Would strongly suggest you do a lot of research, youtube and web
 

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I now have a new Sparmax TC-610H. John at the shop is brilliant. Arrived within 24hrs from ordering beautifully packaged. One happy bunny. Works a treat. Even the box is useful as just the right height to sit the spray booth on so that the outlet goes out of the window!! :tongue-out3:
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Bob and Jim, many thanks the information you guys give is brilliant. I can see a bit more research is in order but have to say I like the look of the Sparmax. Also what a great workspace you have Jim.
Thanks again,
Nick T.
 
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