Airbrush Cordless Rechargeable?

I want a rechargeable airbrush, mainly cause I would not use it very often at all, and in the garage or the yard. Want to see how much better airbrush, even a simple one is over my paint pens, and using a brush. These are great sometimes and others they look terrible.

Should I get the $49.99 or $55.99, me not know the difference really? Also need some advice on type of paint to get? Also get a 5% or 10% off depending on one I get, IF I get it now?

Any info appreciated!

Thanks,

https://www.amazon.com/Autolock-Upg...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

I bought the one in your link (didn't see the $55 one) over a year ago but haven't used it. Did get good reviews there and in some YouTube's (don't have the links). I bought a good Iwata to use if I finally get around to painting some loco shells I have but felt the rechargeable and an other inexpensive air brush (that I have used) would be fine for most things I'm painting.

Sumner

 

ive got one of the rechargeable ones but have not used it much. its ok but not perfect, it has flaws. probably better off with a real air brush ..

 

Yeah I just don't paint enough, or really have a place for a real airbrush. Also, like that it is portable and can just go in the garage or in the yard to paint something real quick? Also, never had an airbrush. Would like to paint some of my aircraft models also, that a paint pen, or brush, or me using a brush just can't get right? Think I might get one this Summer? Plus if I don't really care for it, better a $50.00 item not being used often versus a few hundred dollars



I also don't expect it to be perfect at that price. And there are I am sure YT videos that think it suck's

 

I have one of those autolock airbrushes. Bought it about two years ago because I have a small house in Japan and don’t have room for a traditional airbrush. The battery holds a charge for a while between uses (I’ve gone 3+weeks between airbrushing sessions). I’ve also run the airbrush (on/off little pauses) for about two hours straight at least. I primarily use it to fade or lay down primer or a base color. Less frequently I use it for the primary color of a graffiti tag. The needle isn’t very fine so I can’t get pencil thin/very narrow lines. So when I get back to the US I may buy another head to see if I can get thinner lines. But the entire airbrush is very sturdy (a couple of 5ft drops and more 2ft drops than I care to admit) without issue. And unless you’re trying to draw super thin lines in n scale (or smaller) it’s good enough “as-is” for most “less precise” applications.


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I have found those Barbatos Rex videos to be some of the best, most thorough review videos out there. He also has a ton of paint reviews and painting tips videos that are worth your time.

 

Yeah me too, of course the thing with any review how does it hold up down the road, be a airbrush, locomotive, tool, almost anything. Very few visit the subject again, just saying. Some here seem to like, others, not so much And their opinion's seems to be after several month's use? I've just always wanted to try an airbrush, but am too cheap and don't need the real ones

 

Bought 50 years ago, I like my Paasche Type H. I don't want to take us off the rechargeable topic, but this simple and durable old skool, all metal, siphon fed, ancient design, single action airbrush is all I've ever needed. Amazingly, Paasche still sells this model today.

If one has aspirations to imitate the artwork of Alberto Vargas, they'll need to look elsewhere.

 

I'm skeptical of those battery or rechargeable airbrushes. If you're spending 40 bucks on a rechargeable one, spend 50 on a Master airbrush starter kit: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Airbr...rushing-Compressor/dp/B00BFEB23E/ref=sr_1_21? I had one like this when I started airbrushing like 5 or 6 years ago. They work pretty well and the airbrush is actually pretty decent quality. Master offers spare parts and a bunch of different models, so it's not like generic Chinese stuff that breaks and has no product support.

If you like it, upgrade the compressor first. A quality compressor with a pressure regulator and dial will allow you to control airflow much better, even with a basic airbrush. A 'wireless' airbrush is not going to have the air capacity or pressure to give you good results. That little tank is going to lose pressure after like 5 seconds of spraying, and the battery ones are going to be too heavy to hold up when painting for a long time.

My current setup is one of the larger Master compressors with a tank and a Badger Patriot 105. The ability to remove the needle from the 105 without disassembling the case makes it so easy to change colors when you don't need a full breakdown and heavy cleaning. I used my original Master in a half-disassembled state because I found myself having to move the needle and set screw by hand all the time.

 

Interesting, one of my RC flying buddies is also a serious plastic modeler. He put the money into a good airbrush and compressor and it makes a huge difference. He painted three brass locos for me last month and I’m very pleased. You need to know your paint and I would practice a bit but you’ll find it to be worthwhile.

Rick H.

 

I own a 20-gallon air tank and shoot in absolute quiet, plus there is never any water in the hose line and the flow is steady and true. no pulsing as you get with a compressor. A hose does not hamper me at all being that is the only why I have used an airbrush my entire life. I am always of the thought: you get what you paid for. As a musician we have a saying: Garbage in, garbage out.

I truly think buying a quality gun will serve you better in the long run, plus makers such as Badger offers a lifetime warranty. Simply ship your brush to the Franklin Park, IL. facility if you ever have an issue. I am sure other brands may offer a similar service, but many companies are located overseas.

 

Bought some Vallejo paint today for 40% Off at Hobby Lobby, got home and ordered the Rechargeable airbrush! Also bought the 4 year extended warranty for a few bucks on Amazon. It will be here tomorrow! Also, 30 day return policy!

 

Vallejo is not airbrush paint. Vallejo Model Air is the airbrush series, and the last time I was at Hobby Lobby, I didn't see very much of that line of paint. The regular Vallejo paints are intended to be brushed on; I think you will need to thin them down a lot to work in an airbrush. Get some empty jars so you can pre-thin it. You might even be able to find similar dropper or squeeze bottles in the full-size paint section.

Trying to measure and then stir the paint in the airbrush cup doesn't always go well. You end up with thick paint at the bottom that can clog the airbrush before you spray the entire cup. You end up wasting a lot of paint that way or you have to pour it back and clean out the airbrush. I've done that multiple times with Model Master trying to save time or put on a quick coat without setting up all the equipment.

 

It is Model Air, says it on box and each bottle But thanks for the info, I just got lucky as I did not know that. This is all new to me! Hope the airbrush works I'll know soon enough. So do I have to thin the Model Air paint? And if so, with what?

 

No thinning necessary for the Model Air .

 

It's out for delivery. I can't wait to use this thing. Excited I am, says Yoda

 

So don't want to fill up the purchase area with questions and remarks. Someone said clean it with distilled water? I did not on my first test. Will next time. I got it really late in the evening and couldn't help but try it on a 3D printed fuel truck I have had for ever, and have a few of them. And it is obvious I have no clue what I am doing using an airbrush, as well as I am not sure how good they are, or the paint I have, is for that type of material.

Never used any kind of airbrush so I need a lot of practice, and on one of the cheap plastic models I have. For one thing I was too far away at first and it just turned to liquid basically, and was wet. Then I watched videos and they are way closer then I was. Seemed like they were like 6-12 inches away. And the closer they get it becomes like a line you paint.

Having said that, it is quiet, portable, and actually seems all the pressure I would ever need. As a matter of fact it moved the little N scale fuel truck a bit.

Almost sure I am am gonna like it a lot, I just need to learn to use it properly. And that will take time.

Any tips on airbrushing appreciated!

 

i thinned my paint with alcohol and it seemed to dry better for me (less of that wet paint on the part ) i never tried acetone , but that might make it even faster drying and more flammable too.....

 

Alright a friend on my Discord sent me some videos and a link for test paper which is awesome. Getting better, man does my finger hurt from only 15 minutes of using it Learning, once again I love that it is portable and rechargeable. Not saying I would never get a compressor, but highly doubt it for what I want to do, which is not much airbrushing.



To be honest it took more then one pass on each item to even get close And I put way tooo much paint in the thing. Learning! The one time I want it in Portrait what does it do, Landscape I give up. It's in Portrait on my iPhone?

@sidney Trust me, my Vellejo Model Air paint for airbrush, is thin enough. That I do know