Boett43 Posted January 6, 2008 Posted January 6, 2008 I was wondering if anyone has used the airbrushes offered on Jannscraft...It seems like it could be a good start up one Any infor would be Great! Quote
BIG M Posted January 6, 2008 Posted January 6, 2008 I purchased 1 start up brush and it was a sorry price of junk. I bought an Iwata and I've never had a problem since. I've got over 4yrs on my Iwata brush. If you have a hobby lobby in your town, check the paper every week for a 40% off cupon and get the best brush for the money. Quote
balsadestroyer Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 The internet site bearair.com has some good brushes at good prices. I got a new gravity feed paasche with two size tips and needles for about half of what it would have cost anywhere else. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 7, 2008 Super User Posted January 7, 2008 I bought one of those $29 start up brushes and had a lot of problems with it. If you want it its yours just let me know but it will need to be cleaned. Allen Quote
basscatcher8 Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 dont be fooled by airbrush city either......im still ticked the thing broke after one use. Quote
Boett43 Posted January 7, 2008 Author Posted January 7, 2008 Hey Munkin dont mean to bug you but idk if you got my PM or not my computer was acting up but Im very interested in the airbrush.. Thanks Boett Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 8, 2008 Super User Posted January 8, 2008 Hey Munkin dont mean to bug you but idk if you got my PM or not my computer was acting up but Im very interested in the airbrush..Thanks Boett Drive up to Hagerstown and you can have it for free along with all the extra glass containers. You may have to help me find it in my basement though? Allen Quote
Boett43 Posted January 8, 2008 Author Posted January 8, 2008 is there anyway i could pay you shipping for im just in frederick but im really busy now trying to pass my classes and i have class about everday of the week. if that wont work ill have to talk to my friend and see if he can run me up there somtime..let me know what u think about sending it please Quote
basscatcher8 Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Hagerstown.........man i hope your a dirt late model fan munkin. Got one of the better dirt tracks in your backyard lol. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 9, 2008 Super User Posted January 9, 2008 Hagerstown.........man i hope your a dirt late model fan munkin. Got one of the better dirt tracks in your backyard lol. I have only been there twice. Now I do drive past there to go fishing a lot. Allen Quote
Boett43 Posted January 9, 2008 Author Posted January 9, 2008 will you consider shipping it or not? Thanks Quote
dampeoples Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 The airbrushes jann's has are single action badgers. Nothing wrong with them if that's what you need...but it's not First, you need to look for a double action, internal mix, and either side, gravity or suction fed brush. The double action is controlled by the trigger, push down for amount of air, pull back for amount of paint. A single action is air only, the paint is controlled by a knob on the rear of the brush. Internal mix is where the air and paint mix, in this case it's inside the brush, on the brush in the catalog, it's outside, you can see at the tip where it happens. The internal mixes it inside, channeling it all out at once. My advice is to buy a name brand brush, and by name brand I mean Iwata, Badger, Vega, Thayer & Chandler, Paasche, Richpen, and a few others. Stay away, far, far away from the store brand brushes, and any brush that advertises itself as being like another brand, or equal to it, it's not. If it were equal to it, it would be one, and be able to stand on it's own branding. Aside from name brand, find a name brand brush you can buy locally. Most hobby or craft stores carry at least one of the brands above, and all offer % of coupons. Buy it local so you can get parts. Airbrush City will sell you a brush 'like' an Iwata, but you'll have an inferior brush that you can't ride up the street to get parts for, and you'll need the, at the wrong time, I promise! As far as warranty, most brands offer a great warranty, Iwata offers a 5 year warranty, Badger offers a lifetime warranty, which also includes Thayer & Chandler and Vega, Paasche offers a year warranty, and I don't know the Richpen warranty. Keep in mind that Tamiya is an Iwata brand, and is often found in hobby shops as well. Bottom line is if you're serious about painting baits, don't skimp here, or you'll never get any sort of decent result, you'll forever be frustrated, and eventually give up. Save up and spend the money, every brush I've listed is capable of producing fine baits, the rest is up to you Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 11, 2008 Super User Posted January 11, 2008 will you consider shipping it or not? Thanks PM me your address and I will find it this weekend and ship it. Allen Quote
basscubs1 Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 has anyone seen or used the air brush set at wal-mart toy section, it is $60, has compressor, paint, and brush? Quote
dampeoples Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 It being in the toy section should tell you something It's probably a Testors branded Aztek, or a single action brush. Go with one of the brands mentioned, and you'll be happy with your purchase. Quote
basscatcher8 Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 i bought the walmart 20 dollar one with the can of air.......still laughing at myself. I got a Paashe now and love it. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 15, 2008 Super User Posted January 15, 2008 will you consider shipping it or not? Thanks I found the airbrush and the thing is so corroded that it isn't even worth shipping. Allen Quote
basscubs1 Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 how much is one looking at to get set up w/ a compressor, decent brush and paint? Quote
Geronimo Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I tried them out - not necessarily the best, but not the worst either. Quote
dampeoples Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I'd say around $200 for a good setup. If you have a tool compressor, you can use that. I used mine for years, got a mini compressor for Christmas because the wife was tired of me running the hose through the house If you have that, you can spend more on the brush. It really is the most important piece, IMO. You don't need to rush out and get a Ferrari, but don't buy a Pinto either, it'll frustrate you to no end. For the compressor, where are you painting? If it's in the house, and you cannot run a hose inside, you might want to look at an airbrush compressor, but if you can deal with the noise, or paint in a shop, you're money will go further with a tool compressor, and if you don't like to paint, you can still get use out of that around the house. For the paint, lots of guys use the liquid acrylic paints at Wal-Mart, brands like Apple Barrell or Plaid. Just thin them to the consistancy of milk with water, or you could use stuff like Createx. A lot of places have sets where you can pick up a basic set for $20 or less, and mix from that, or have enough to get started. Quote
basscubs1 Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 thanks dampeoples. the air compressor is a good idea! Quote
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