I want this to paint a wood and fabric covered model airplane. The wingspan will be around two feet, so what I need is something that will spray at least a one inch swath at a time so that it won't take forever. Is this the right airbrush for that?
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This is my first airbrush, I am having trouble with getting paint of the right consistency. That being said, I am confident it will spray an 1" swath but the paint holding capacity might be a problem. The reservoir on top of the brush is it. I believe it is 7cc.
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I'd recommend the dual-action. You'll have more control, and fine detail work. The single action is fine for me, spraying diorama scenery, etc.
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Unfortunately you do but you can pick one up for about 25-55 dollars that's small and will do the job just fine. I really liked this airbrush kit. I hope this help, happy Thanksgiving!
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I found it really straight forward and easy to use. I think that with practice it would get easier, but out of the box was pretty easy. I recommend looking on youtube for some videos to give you some ideas. I bought it to airbrush some flower cookies, and I was really pleased with the added detail that the airbrush gave - Good luck!
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I think this would do great for just about any small to medium sized painting project. I'm no expert and I had great results spraying un-thinned latex paint on my furniture project. It made painting quick and easy.
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Hello Irtafa, The type of foam you should use and recommended thickness will depend upon what you're spraying to. What type of area do you need to spray? It may be easiest for me to help over the phone. If you get a chance, please give us a call at 800-516-0949 so we can help you get your project underway. Thanks! Linda Foam It Green
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I would not hesitate to use it to spray paint a large graphitti. There would be enough paint in the hopper to paint a whole line of train cars!
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Perfect for fence. I have done furniture. Over spray is more than i prefer. I ordered the smaller needle to do top coats. In a pinch.I feel this sprayer is good. The main thing I don't like abt abt it. Is that you can't dial down the air pressure.
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Many types of acetate have done the job for me when airbrushing. May I also recommend a handy little tool ~ a hole punch. Create multiple holes in your stencil near the edge after you cut out your pattern. Then cover the holes with masking tape. Press the stencil over your fabric, car body or canvas. The mini areas of tape will hold the stencil in place. Spray away!
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Any type of paint or ink! I have a colleague who builds model ships and uses thinned house paint on his hulls! Here's the caveat: the paint must be mixed rather thin (think skim milk) and can't contain coarse pigment. How coarse? Get a few fine strainer funnels from a model tools supplier. If the paint passes easily through the finest mesh funnel it's OK to apply through an airbrush nozzle. Clean-up is a MUST, and acrylics are far easier to clean up. Water and mild detergent or Windex works for almost any routine clean-up job. The seals in your Master airbrush will not react negatively to a mineral spirits solvent but I wouldn't press my luck. This is an inexpensive set (I bought one for my granddaughter) that will work well for you but don't abuse it by leaving volatile spirits in the brush for prolonged peruiods. Good luck!
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I just used it with Duracoat over the weekend. It worked fine except being my first time using one of these guns, I sprayed on too thin of material/too much air, so the paint dried before hitting the surface. I was trying to be a little careful, but I might need to redo the Duracoat now. Lesson learned, get the right air/material mixture.
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Not sure if it would produce enough air because I have never used a airbrush and do not know what it requires. But have used it on a nail gun and if used a long time with out delay I would let it catch up until it turned off. You need to look at the cubic air per second in the specifics.
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Iam not an airbrusher but this can handle hi-pressure/low volumne work with ease. I use mine in my woodshop for shooting brads with absolutely no problems!
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This is a .4mm tip and should be able to handle any airbrush formula. Just don't mix the formulas-you'll end up with a cement like residue in your gun. The stylus Temptu sells for their silicone formula is a 3.5mm.
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I have never airbrushed model airplanes but my older brother has airbrushed a LOT of model railroad cars, which are most likely the same type of plastic. I would do a test first on the inside of the wing (before it is assembled) to ensure that it is OK. I have used Testors spray paint quite often with success on model airplanes, including this 1/48 scale P-51. As long as the spray paint is for plastic models and it is properly thinned for your air brush it should work OK. Jon C.
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Yes, what you intend to use it for is the biggest factor. I bought the handheld model for small jobs, like priming a single sheet of plywood, some of my wood creations, or some other small project. I wouldn't get it for spraying an entire fence, room or house, I'd get the X5 for that. I have a bigger airless, but it requires too much extra paint just to fill the hose than a small project makes worthwhile, and so it can be wasteful on something small. Plus it takes longer to clean than the handheld. But the handheld holds only about a quart of paint, so if you had a very large area, you would be constantly refilling the feed jar and that would make a bigger job very frustrating and messy. Since the X5 will draw directly out of the paint can, or a 5 gallon pail, it is neater and simpler for a medium to larger job. If you only want one for now, go with X5 because it will be more useful and versatile in the long run, unless you are ONLY using it for small projects. An airless can make a job like fence, room or house painting a much quicker, less frustrating project, especially on textured surfaces, it's only drawback compared to a roller is over spray. And it usually puts out a nice consistent coat without lines and streaks, IF you practice and learn how to use them (getting a little added info from the internet for tips on use, is a good idea before starting).
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Sorry, I sent it back since I wanted something to blow out parts, etc.; however, that said, from what I saw of the item, it was well made and perfectly suited for the purpose of using with paint, solvents, so I would say it would probably work painting small areas.