K.. Sillies out of the way first. This compressor is just so darned cute!! Chubby little body. Stubby little feet. It's just so cuddly!!
Recently got back into Gundam kit building. Tried all the methods I'd tried in the past: spray cans and brushes. Not the most effective ways, but they always worked in the past. Bleh. I just wasn't happy with the results I was getting. Buddy of mine suggested I try airbrushing. No way. That stuff's too expensive. What If I don't stay with the hobby?? Turns out that a) it's not that expensive and b) it is quite fun.
I ordered this thing last week and it arrived yesterday. 7 days from order to my door. I opened up the box to find a plastic case with the airbrush inside it. My first airbrush. How cool looking this thing is, all shiny and stuff. After that is the air hose, followed by the pressure valve/water trap assembly. Took everything out and made sure nothing was broken. Everything is very well packaged. Oh, there's also a roll of Teflon tape included. Use it.
I had a little trouble getting the pressure valve/water trap assembly properly aligned, but with enough Teflon tape I was able to get it properly vertical. Works like a charm. Attach the air hose to the compressor, then to the airbrush. Turn the power on. Voila!! Wait. This thing purrs. Seriously. My dogs snore louder than this little guy. Being able to use this pretty much anywhere is just great.
Practiced a bit with plain water, just to get the feel of the brush. I find myself alternating between my index finger and my thumb on the trigger. Both feel comfortable. Don't know if I'll settle on one or the other, but I have the same control either way.
Finally, I put some paint through it. It works!! How cool!! It's going to take some practice to become proficient, but using the airbrush to paint is a cinch. You watch the color build as you lay on thin sheet after thin sheet of paint. After a couple of minutes of spraying, the piece looked really nice. No streaks, no bubbles, no over spray at all. And it took very little paint to do. This will of course vary depending on if/how you thin the paint, distance from the piece, etc.. That's where the practice and experimentation come in.
So, bottom line?? I very highly recommended this. If you are new to airbrushing and need a place to start, this kit is just what you've been looking for. The price is right, and it works. What else do I need??
| Brand | Master Airbrush |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Spraying |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Noise Level | 65 dB |
| Special Feature | Automatic Shut-Off |
| Included Components | Filters, Power Cord |
| Maximum Power | 1.6 Horsepower |
| Capacity | 23 Liters |
| Color | Standard Kit |
| Material | Aluminum or Lightweight Alloy Steel |
| Style | Portable |
| AC Adapter Current | 1.24 Amps |
| Air Flow Capacity | 25 LPM |
| Motor Horsepower | 0.16666666666666666 horsepower |
| Model Name | G22 |
| Hose Length | 6 Feet |
| Manufacturer | Master Airbrush |
| UPC | 844825085084 |
| Part Number | ECO KIT-17 |
| Item Weight | 9.46 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 14.88 x 12.56 x 6.81 inches |
| Item model number | ECO-17 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | Standard |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Automatic Shut-Off |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
