thanks sifu entau. which model of tamiya airbrush you using and what happen to the cheap one airbrush? mind to share more in detail? haha

I'm using this one:
http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM74532

the cheap one still usable but i duwan to use it anymore, it always stuck if not cleaned properly, so i had to waste a lot of time cleaning it before i can even start to paint, can't spray too wide or too fine, really not nice to use, but still can achieve nice work, just very troublesome & waste my time every time i use it, the Tamiya AB can spray very fine & very wide (good for car body) very easy to clean, and finger no cramp when use for a long period.

IMO for starter can just use cheap AB first, after you gain your skill then only buy the Tamiya AB, is like buying your first car, buy a proton, langgar also no problem, cheap to fix , later got more experience & money already mah buy honda lor

This post has been edited by Entau: Dec 20 2010, 11:49 AM

hahaha still got like that? how about one go buy honda? will that better? not need to spend 2 AB.. how about if i get da AB that you using, will that alright? what yr comment? sigh... i got no credit card..... ><

if money is not an issue, then buy Tamiya AB

Tamiya AB + Compressor will easily reach RM1K, better make sure you are serious about it, later you lost interest in modeling you dun blame me for burning 1K in your pocket

hmmm.. true pun. so how ah? should i proceed? you play R/C? hmmm.. RM1K get R/C or Air compressor and AB kit.. hmmm.. headache! haha

since u got budget issue, i suggest you get those cheap 0.3 airbrush for starter, preferably around RM100, i think compressor(with tank) is around rm350-400,

i'm not really sure coz i just got mine (2nd hand compressor) from a friend for rm250 since my bro took back his compressor

no, i dun play RC

i see.. i think i get compressor better because from experience can become a work and service to other next time. next one.. btw, don mind to give me a comment on this compressor?

http://www.hobbiescorner.com//product_info...products_id=454

http://www.mgs2u.com/shop/browse.php?mode=...48&prrfnbr=3528

which one is better, sifu?
thanks

you can get compressor with gun set for around rm400-500. Doesn't have tank but the small filter bottle act as a mini tank so the compressor doesn't run all the time with it's autocut function.

Advocado, thanks, i got your meaning, so that the tank without compressor would not easily hot and overheat right?

to be honest, i don't know...already said, i never bought a compressor before

the only way to know is do research & ask those that might have bought them

advocado is right, can get the set for RM500, if ur budget is rm500 & below then get the cheaper one lor

from what i heard, with or without tank also will heat up (of course without tank will heat up even faster), to be safe, after 30min use, rest for 15min before continuing

Entau u bud urs from a friend so it's consider a purchase!

You won't be using the compressor continuous. Imagine the paint you'd be using if you do.

You most likely do 1 spray for 1 minute, then you're probably need a refill. With a tank, the compressor will fill up the tank then stop, once the tank pressure drops to certain level the compressor starts topping it up. Tank gives more stable output but is bigger and heavier.

Without tank, the compressor will run when you press the pen nozzle. Even though there's no tank, the water remover acts as a micro tank so when you press the nozzle pressure goes out from the water remover triggering the compressor to start, so the initial pressure won't be that bad. So the compressor will start stop often.

Like entau say both will heat up, depending how you use it. Continuos pumping air into tank will heat it up but it doesn't need to start stop too often. Without tank the compressor will start stop often, it will heat up also but not as fast as continuous, but start/stoping might increase the wear but i'm not too sure. Just make sure it has auto stop funciton.

Anyway if you are short of money you can get one without tank 1st, you can get an add on portable tank later which just looks like a canister.

This post has been edited by advocado: Dec 21 2010, 09:17 PM

yes, but i haven't COD with him yet, so i dunno how the compressor looks like, my bro's compressor is over 20 years old, very different from most of today's model, that's why i can't comment on the purchase

thanks sifu sifu...!
I worried those compressor easily spoilt as i am new in modeling..
do anyone selling compressor here? ><

well, i doubt compressors will spoil easily.. see how entau's brother's compressor is 20 years old and still fine.. if you're looking for a compressor, find tkting. selling with tank for 300+ iirc.. pm him to check..

do tkting compressor is suitable for modeling and durable?
anyone brought and used tkting's compressor here?
don't mind drop a comment here...
thank you very much!

i have one from tkting. used for almost half a year already. still no problems at all. and yes, the compressors are for modelling. just go to his website and see www.mgs2u.com

that will be great, shauno.. thanks for comment bro! look toward to the future and wait for my car model picture soon... all the best!
Merry Christmas!

Halo mr cham2020...

im big fan of car collection, and im just starting to collect them...
so, u as a most senior person for this kind of field, i hope u can give me some advice regarding to my new hobby.. tongue.gif (actually im crazy of Mitsubishi Evo)

1. beside time square, where else i can find all those cars??..(at TS, what floor?)...

2. what is the average price of the car.?.

I hope my question not make inconvenience to you....

TQVM mr.cham2020..

great collection of model kits ...
btw..anyone interested in initial D model kits..??

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1503347&hl=
PM me for instant reply..

Finally this thread is alive. I have a porsche model kit with me but should I buy all the paint required in the instruction manual?