Mini is the smaller version of those industrial compressors commonly seen in Bicycle & Frame Shop.

Baby Compressor are those without air tanks - (they use only Diaphragm to pump air)

Like a small hick-up when pumping air = not so consistent lah (It's really not that serious unless your a professional air brush user.

But seriously, will you be airbrushing for 2-3 hours straight? I doubt we can hold the airbrush steady for 15 minutes accurately without proper training. When you take a break, so can the compressor.

Having a tank will reduce the "pulse".. super smooth and consistent flow of air. For model kit painting, nevermind lah.. the parts are so small and it's not like you gona be painting a huge mural. As long as it get the job done.

Stop at Pasar Seni (Central Market) station... the basic directions and pics i posted above should be sufficient to get you there.

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For sure the best and top of the range equipment are ideal, but still you have to work within the investment and return you get. It's also about skill, as it's only as good as the users ability. Unless i'm gona use it every weekend for the next 3 years.. it may not be worth to invest in such high end equipment. That also means buying kits to airbush evey month! Got to strike an even and practical balance for "hobby" use lah.

This post has been edited by ezCISS: Jul 25 2006, 12:51 AM

Dont bother.. dont have. Info posted HERE already

Target and Budget Set already.. just a matter of fund allocation

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If i remember correctly, for the unit WITH air tank, Pressure gauge & Pressure regulator only. (from the my PIC, i didnt see the moisture trap also), the set is with airhose (see the bunch of black hose eveywhere?). BUT no Airbush Hanger. Uncle said dont waste $$ to buy the Airbush Hanger.. just use some DIY wire for that. (airbrush hanger was RM7X !)

Please speak to the "Uncle" there.. very very friendly, and remember to ask for discount! (he did offer to me that time lah)

VA dun have acrilic paints, Hop over to "DaiSheng" down the road, TAMIYA paints and Thinner there.

You may want to compare VA & DaiSheng compressors 1st before plunking out your hard earned $$$.

This post has been edited by ezCISS: Jul 26 2006, 11:37 PM

Best to compare for yourself bro.. RM6XX and RM7XX, but not necessary RM100 difference. As you can see they obviously from the Pics, they are different models. Maybe one is better then the other!

Yes.. 1 whole rack of spay can and 1 whole rack of bottle paints at DaiSheng to choose from. Alot of Tamiya RC cars there too

I cant say if it single or dual piston as those models I saw cannot be found on www.sparmax.com.tw . Visually I noticed on the spot was that the Pressure gauge & Pressure regulator were different. There we some specification on the sticker though.

As you can see, It was a very very exhausing day scouting the whole of KL, so I didnt check it out 1000%. Just a preliminary survery to know where and what i could get.

For sure on my buying day, I will do an acoustic test in the shop to compare it's "Ooooi orang mau tidur lah" properties

This post has been edited by ezCISS: Jul 27 2006, 10:37 AM

At the moment aiming for fund allocation 1st.. so many priorities Hobby stuff comes last. Given the current sellection between VA & Daisheng, when come buying time I'll restudy the full package & service they both can offer, best shop wins lah.. If no warranty I wont buy man, thats a piston motor in there wor!

At the moment I'm partial to VA lah, uncle very helpful, Daisheng ppl like very LCLY smoking in the shop oni.. look at ppl like got no $$ to buy, dun wan layan. Thats my RM1 Coin opinion lah (like DC in BB plaza fella.. some of you know what i'm talking about)


Alamak.. duno leh.. but I know got #11 baldes as posted HERE call uncle 1st if you want to prepare the necessary $$$ before going there lah, I posted his No. liao mah HERE. Even if it's in pack of 10 blades, buy 10 packs solve problem already. BTW - ACE Hardware shop also selling the blades!

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ACE at my place here got wor.. but since you going VA.. "tar-pau" one go lah. Yerp, Olympus.. didnt research that brand yet though.

Everyday I've been researching, and the conclusion is "Maintenance" ! Clean, Clean and Clean & it will last. Also, never use paint straight from the bottle, always "thinner" it. Even if it Teflon needle, I dont see a point as we may have to use sharpening stone to "fix" it anyways. In the end, I may end up buying a cheepo China AB instead to save RM100 plus. Reality check, models kit painting only.. somemore no "kung-fu" to paint those super eyepopping freehand graphic designs

This post has been edited by ezCISS: Jul 27 2006, 07:34 PM

Happy Day 4 U eh? Well with your mind at ease.. Do well in the next few months to go and U will be set!

Didnt hop to DaiSheng to see your paints?

Aiyaaa... at the back of the shop, near the RC stuff and pintu belakang.. Yerp.. it's a bit sorok, but 2 full trays of paint to choose from.

Bottle size = Small Is the normal tamiya paint bottle lah.. NVM, next time you pass any model shop, you can check it out yourself.. It's just the matter of finding the colour you need as not all shops have the the correct shades that you require.

I think is "olympos" Duno lah.. very hard to find the manufacturers website. "Chap-lap" already?

I didn't test the Compressor.. ntc3freak did you give it a go? Word around the net says it quite silent, I only beleive when i hear it with my own ears

Technically it's possible as long as you can control the PSI. Practically be prepared to have the boys in blue knocking on your door for "distubing the peace"

Can you please share with us where to get the "good stuff", I've done my best to my knowledge of KL shops already

Cheers!

sunnyboy
Thanks for the pointer.. I roughly know where that shop is. I will give it a scounting when the time come.

ozak
I've not seen any from the places I've been to in KL. I suggest you try ebay. I can see a variety of Badger items there. I also found a reputable Iwata seller there for price comparison. Hahah.. who knows, I migh end up ordering off ebay if it's cheaper.

I've been looking for "Isopropyl alcohol" = rubbing alcohol for ages! I cant seem to find it locally though.

BUT all is not lost. The next alternative is "Surgical Spirit" found very very easily in any Pharmacy. Though the chemically composition is slightly different (Ethanol if not mistaken) in "theory" it should surfice.

Err.. the touching portion I'm not sure lah BUT know that it is a type of alcohol.

Consider it as poor mans thinner for model kits. I think nail cleaning alcohol is migh melt the models kits

U need some skills there.. and there is only one way to learn Depending on your requirment and the correct tools, you can paint whatever you like. Model Kits users prefer to use those model kit paints.

info posted HERE already

Ratatosk

Thanks for sharing your "survelance" info... that will save me the trouble of going to UE3

Cheers!

I think he indicated it located in UE3 = KL, Cheras

Whole car? It's technically possible, but will take forever to complete if you use the hobby version. Best that you look for the industrial type.

1. Moisture trap
2. Clean surface
3. AB light layers (dont overspray)


Yes - Can negotiate with uncle

Which form?


I havent seen needle-less type.. even though, it still cant be 100% maintenance free as you have to keep cleaning the AB after every use