Hello, i wanna know where in KL/PJ area to find airbrush acessories such as the airbrush hose/pipe and etc. . Please help me out Thx

in Kl you can try at art supply shop in petaling street..there are 2 shop there with the hose and coupling

you can also go to Miniature Hobby, Mid Valley..there have a few couplings, connector, hose and stand

normal DIY machine shop do have the hose and the coupling

what airbrush do u own??

Erm, where exactly in petaling street, any landmarks or whatsoever? I tried miniature hobby at mid valley, but they said they dont have it
Ermm, im having the Puma airbrush, some Taiwan brand, bought it off a forumer of XL toys forum, airbrush + compressor for 720 only

boy, where do u live?? i thought PS is a hot and famous spot..

it's somewhere near the Kota Raya shopping complex...and puduraya...i think everybody knows Puduraya.... it's somewhere down the street....

there are 2 art supply shop..

what exactly do you need??

i saw one full set of airbrush yesterday at graffiti toys at BTS
try to go check it out there.

lol, actually im not much of a KL person, so im not so familiar with KL, im more familiar with PJ area, so wasnt sure which part along PS u were talking about, anyways thanks for the info, i guess i'll be able to find my way there just needa pick up a few items at an art supply shop

how much is it and what is BTS?

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i saw once a complete set of airbrush handpiece + compressor selling for RM450 only.. but of course all are made from Taiwan.. and dont know hows the quality like..

thanks

I found my way to one of the art shops at PS, called Venus Art. Couldnt find the other one though..

good..the other is called Nanyang Art..is further up a few meters

There's also a shop at Taman Mayang, Petaling Jaya. It's near the old LimKokWing Institute of Technology. Ask around, there's a shop nearby called Win's Art. I think they sell most of the spare parts for your air brush, compressor. If you want paints, depending on what you use. There's a shop at Atria Shopping Mall in Damansara Jaya which brings in Gunzi Paint. Located at the 3rd floor, next to the video game shop. It's a halfcut shop. Usually you see alot of soft toys, but if you actually go in, you can see alot of air-fix stuff. Both place are nearby... Cheers!

i think they sell for both compressor and the gun for RM5**

anyone else been to this shop????good or not???is it a big shop or small???got plenty of things or not????

anyone?????

Venus Art has been around for XX years with a very large variety of art materials to chooses from. Though I havent been there myself for years since school days.. the place should still be the same or better as it caters to the KL arts ppl.

Myself looking for a good airbrush set (cheap too), at the moment I've seen this from a shop around my place.

Asking price WITHOUT the handpiece is RM800
Dual action 0.2mm handpiece asking for RM160

What do your guys think?

This post has been edited by ezCISS: Jul 14 2006, 01:33 AM

yesterday saw at bts graffiti toys selling their air brush for RM558
its a taiwan made..dunno ok or not

Wow.. big difference in price.. Must go see!

Did you notice if it had;

1. Moisture trap
2. Pressure gague
3. Dual action brush

Cheers!

just wondering if Venus Artwork Supply sells Iwata airbrushes.coz i dun trust those taiwan made ones.I only trust Iwata from people's experiences

Whats the estimated price for Iwata airbrush?

can't say for sure,they have lots of models. u can look here or here for reference prices(they're in USD btw)

Thanks for sharing

1 Iwata brush can buy 2 taiwan/china brush laio

Will try to go venus art to check it out soon

can u update us when u go there??? i think even if cost 2 times more,I've NEVER EVER heard anything bad about them.n furthermore,if u buy a taiwan brand,if it fails,gotta buy another one.So why dun just go n buy the best

yeah..go for the one with easy to find spare parts....

i used Tamiya HG SF a/b...once the needle broke the tip...i got the spare from Japan for RM29...
they got all spares so u dont have to worry

cheap china made doesnt have aftersale support...

u've been to Venus Artwork before???they got sell Iwata o not???Is the shop big or small???What kind of things do they sell???

where actually is venus artwork..might wanna give them a visit also

at petaling street one right
still there?

This post has been edited by shinchan^^: Jul 17 2006, 03:09 PM

here Sabah RM799 for complete set
>.>

venus at petaling street?
where the exact location?

Hopefully by this week.. have to find the time to hope over here. If ya have something ya want me to look out for, pls post here early.

Will ask if if they seel Iwata spare parts.. Thanks

I havent been there for years Back then it was huge and had any art related materials you wanted.

PS boutique! Petaling Street.. Where exactly?, last time I remember is futher down from the "mata kuching" stall.. maybe relocated I duno.. But sure I can find it again.

Should be..

Err.. whats the package like?

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I Googled their info below to be sure. Want to see for myself the compressors and brushes they have





This post has been edited by ezCISS: Jul 17 2006, 03:26 PM

ezCISS,
RM799 only the motor and gun


that's the cheapest I can find..brand I forgot...but i think its from Taiwan

another shop KK-toys.com selling RM2,000

i know where 454
belanja me longan water, asam laksa, soya bean at petaling street
i bring u go

shinchan,
oi no belanja me de

The one I saw at my place here from CHINA same same lah.. I'm looking for those with moisture trap and pressure gague.

2K? I went to the website.. kenot see airbursh products there. Some of the kits more EX then KL prices.. but then, that KK I suppose.


How to get lost in PS? one stright road only wut.. just look left and right

can can..
but if sesat i wont belanja you already lo

ezCISS,i have no specific items to look for.maybe can see if they have Iwata airbrush,paints(look for createx if can),n maybe can see if got sel X-Acto Knives n Blades.better still,when u go,write everything u saw

Noted bro.. If i can, I get ya some PIC too

1. Iwata airbrush (dual action 4 sure) - Compressor?
2. Createx paint
3. X-acto Knives & Blade

Wah.. dun think can write eveything lah.. that wan stock inventory liao

Cheers!

just came back from tuition n my friend said this saturday will go to Petaling Street to look at Venus Artwork.maybe i can search for myself,but just look around lah just in case i don't go.as for compressor,i dun noe,i think just need a Moisture trap (surely they'll have it).btw,what are u guys gonna use the airbrush for???

Seems not all compressors have moisture trap OR pressure gague. Thats why I wana go see myself also. Main usage = Airbursh PG Gundam!

lol yeah i noe.i saw one in a hardware shop near my house,seems pretty good.with regulator,20 litre tank n going for 290 iirc.lol gundams eh??for me i'm painting Rc Cars bodyshells n planning to make money from it

WOW! thats a very nice price! 20 liter tank.. Hmm seems like the big heavy duty type, hope that it's not too noisy though. The china one I saw are those mini types.. looks kind of handy for night air brushing in the room. Size wise, it's smaller then an A4 paper.. easy to store too.

lol i'll have to see what they have at venus.if small one,better,but make sure got at least 3 gallon tank or else it wil pulse air

3 Gallon Tank?

Err.. dun think I have enough space here to park such a big tank in me room.

lol i see.i have a room in my house that no one uses.so can paint there.maybe when u go there,ask them what is reccomended for ur budget.i'm sure u'll find something.can't wait to go there this weekend.i've been wanting to get an airbrush for 2 years.maybe this thread can also post stuffs that you have airbrushed???then it'll be great

Share what i found on another forum. Seem this chap bought it as a set from "Sunshine Plaza" for SGD230. = RM540!

Not sure whats the "visual" difference between "baby compressor" & "mini compressor" yet, but the former seems to ber very noisy and the later silent.




This post has been edited by ezCISS: Jul 18 2006, 11:15 PM

as i expect,small compressor,but no tank.i'd prefer a bigger one with a 3 galon tank.but since ur space is limited,this might be the way to go.damn the airbrush is an iwata rip-off.get the iwata,trust me,u'll thank me later

Sure i'll heed your good advise.. For RM290 with tank is good price compared to that little fella. Do you know how "silent" it is ?

no,not yet.i'll see first what they have in venus.

FIELD REPORT

I managed to escape today for some intelligence gathering. Bus No. 11 (jalan kaki lah) & Bata rubber threads brought me a round trip PS Boutique, LYP, BTS, & SG WANG.. really burn rubber today!

Iwatta = all dun have
Createx paint = they never heard b4
X-Acto = VA oni


VA
After the "mata kuching" shop, on the left side of the road.



Sparmax Brush RM2XX


Olym??? Brush RM2XX


X-Acto Knive RM2X
#2 Blade RM1X
#11 Balde RM1X


Sparmax Compressors RM6XX



"Uncle" was very knowledgeable and helpful. Spare parts for the Sparmax is available also.

DaiSheng
Further down after the traffic lights, on the right side of the road.


Sparmax Compressors RM7XX



Mostly Tamiya RC stuff, Tamiya Paints 1 whole rack to select (RM3X). Thinners, surfacer, etc (very limited)

Nanyang
Slightly further down, on the left side of the road.

All stuff looking 4 Dun have!
"Uncle" there say better to find yellow pages for what we need!




Flashed over to LYP, BTS, & SG Wang with BATA threads.. pheww

XL-Shop - have a few Mr Colour paints (RM3.X) & Gundam Marker
Time machine - didnt see any
Toy quest - didnt see any
Graffiity Toys - didnt see any
Toy Xpression - didnt see any
DaiSheng (BTS) - sparmax compressor, thinner, etc (same as PS boutique)
Stardust - Close shop! (went makan I think)
Litt tak - didnt see any
Diamond - Dun wan go in..

Maybe the above got some stuff "sorok" at one corner of the shop, but too tired to ask liao .. If i look high an low, kenot find. Just went to the next shop

Cheers!

This post has been edited by ezCISS: Jul 19 2006, 09:58 PM

wow so no iwatas ah???

some noob question..
we really need the compressor for the gun to work?
is there any other option than the compressor?

yah blow into the brush hahaha j/k j/k.other than air compressor,can use a can air propellant,but doesn't last long

^ thanks..
but how much does the can cost?
its more suitable for people who use less airbrush rite

Well.. I covered all those shops in KL, all dun have. Maybe somewhere else in KL Anybody know? Pls help lah

I found this though

I think it's better to call them and ask who are their retailers in KL.


A few option.
1. Air Compressor (like above)
2. Air Can (RM4X if not mistaken) - Single Use
3. Tamiya spray can (RM3X) - Single Use Per colour
3. Compress Air Tank - those huge missle looking tanks found at Aquarium shops

It's all come down to cost/benefit that suits your needs.

This post has been edited by ezCISS: Jul 20 2006, 04:14 PM

so basically single use means just good for one color la rite..or do you mean by those color spray can connect with the airbrush gun?
like that better save up for compressor

This post has been edited by VincC454: Jul 20 2006, 04:18 PM

Air Can = Single use = use until no more "oomph", b'coz cannot refill the gas in the can.

Of course you can use as many colours that you have in your inventory, just as long as the Air Can still has the "ommph"

-Edit-
Colour spray can = direct spray (airbrush not required)

This post has been edited by ezCISS: Jul 20 2006, 04:23 PM

ic ic..but what do you mean by this..

3. Tamiya spray can (RM3X) - Single Use Per colour

Those are mini spray cans (compare to the ones that you see at the hardware shops). It's specifially designed for model kits. You just buy the required colour cans you need and spray away until it's finished. If not mistaken it's RM30 plus per can per colour

Most of the colors are gloss type. (i prefer matt) and you cant get the fine shading effects like a proper airbrush.

This post has been edited by ezCISS: Jul 20 2006, 04:38 PM

Iwata Update


I called then just now.. this the info he gave me on whats currently available

AirBrush
http://www.iwata-medea.com/products/airbru...e/hpch_info.jsp = RM7XX
http://www.iwata-medea.com/products/airbru...ion/cr_info.jsp = RM4XX

Compressor
http://www.iwata-medea.com/products/compre...silver_info.jsp = RM7XX
http://www.iwata-medea.com/products/compre...artpro_info.jsp = RM16xx

what number u just called???i called the number u posted,then a woman gave me the number of the sales person.when i called the sales person ,he said he donnoe me n then hang up

I called the number above. I guess you should try during office hours. I think their main focus are the industrial players rather then us small timers.

lol u just asked for prices izzit???would u mind to ask whether there is a dealer in KL???

I had a long chat with the sales guy actually. Airbrush and compressor Q&A. That was my 1st question posed. He said go to their office in Segambut.

Maybe thats why I could not find any Iwata stuff in KL town shops.

i call the iwata shop at segambut just now..
they mention some price airbrush purposely for hobby one..
from RM400-RM650

now you all should understand why the sales person dont want to layan coz suddenly so many ppls call up and ask the same question. maybe he thought you all just playing around.

This post has been edited by choiheng: Jul 20 2006, 09:28 PM

haha and that include you la..

so iwata is the best brand izzit?
that sparmax available at VA ok or not?
was thinking to get that one

Huh? I already posted all the info for you guys mah. For sure the sales man with people asking the same questions again and again.

yeah certainly one of the best around.i think sparmax would be ok,but dun see any pro painters reccomending it.the thing is,with cheaper brushes,paint may clogs n get a bit stuck.this always happens with the cheap brush.but with iwata,people say they're so smooth n sprays nicely.so in my mind,spending the little extra money will be better in the long run

i saw tamiya sell sparmax mini compressor for rm559
whats the different between mini and normal compressor?

as u can guess from the name ,SIZE

guys.....my pieces of advices

for those new to Airbrush, getting a china make AB for a starter will be a wise move. the function and out put is the same, and having a good care of the AB will also last u for a long period of AB joyness.

those branded AB like iwata, olympus, badger are welknown for their brand name and originality, where those taiwan or china make is a copy cat version of it...

for example, the champion on the gunhdam seed competition helb in midvalley june this year, he use the china make AB as well, the result and effect come out great...so y force yourself to get a branded AB while u are still new to this gadget...

for compressor, it's the term that "wat u paid is wat u get"...

those compressor with 3 gallon tank is merely for industry used, like those for bicycle shop or motor shop to pump air....if u r planning to put that compressor in your room, be prepare to kena a GOOD 1 for your housemate or family...coz it gonna be very very noisy....

then for those baby or mini compressor, these will be the most suitable for our modeler as they are less noise and small...but u cant use it for long hour as the compressor will keep on pump when it's on, so chance of overheating is there...but for a modeler this will really be a most suitable compressor coz we dun want to get too much of the paint fume, so a break after 1/2 painting session is recommended...

this is the noise level for iwata cheapest range of compressor....price range at rm650+



their most expensive AB....RM690+



This post has been edited by sunnyboy: Jul 23 2006, 10:22 AM

where did u get te iwata airbrush???


i think ur advice make sense,sunnyboy.now i'm considering getting the sparmax brush ezCISS posted a few days ago (selling at Venus Artwork) n oso getting the small sparmax compressor(also selling at VA).actually,the sparmax brush n compressor would cost almost the same as an Iwata Eclipse CS with a 3 gallon tank compressor.Maybe i'll try the Sparmax first and when i got money from my Rc bodyshell painting business,can upgrade to Iwata.thanks for the advise sunnyboy

This post has been edited by ntc3freak: Jul 23 2006, 11:46 AM

not a problem...however, i had a fren just bought the AB set frm grafiti in timesquare..

so far so good for the compressor, it hav a auto kill off function when the compressor not in use, even with the power on...not a bad choice also

the iwata AB not mine la, just a sample AB in Iwata office, i take the pic using my hp....

does it pulse air??? coz the tank is small

office???where???at Wilayah Persekutuan izzit???

wat is pulse air?

iwata office at gombak

same as u said:

the compressor will keep on pump when it's on

oic...it stop when u didnt pull the trigger....

huh??just wanna noe if the sparmax compressor would run for about 2-3 hours straight

can anyone tell me what the use of the tank
and what if mini compressor without a tank?

hmm if without a tank it will overheat easily i think.and will pulse air.but if u take a break every 45-60 minutes,should be ok

ic..so the tank just to avoid overheat.
pulse air means its shut down it self?

yah basically like this.sometimes it shoots air,sometimes it doesn't.i can imagine that would be very frustrating

^ that is if you continuosly spray right

yup.btw guys how to go to petaling street with Putra LRT??

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

yup, venus art a nanyang art at PS, but im not sure if they got sell, long time not being there...

boring liao.can't wait to get my AB after PMR.when are you guys getting yours??

Dont bother.. dont have. Info posted HERE already

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

This post has been edited by ezCISS: Jul 25 2006, 07:51 PM

lol my budget is about 900 for the sparmax compressor and airbrush.n then at least another 200 for the paints,then i can start my painting business

btw ezCISS,does the sparmax compressor u found at VA (the rm 6xx one) comes with the airhose n moisture trap.i see the moisture trap,but don't see the hose.btw,while you were at at VA,did they sell any paints???if so,what brand???

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

isn't the price of the compressor at VA at least cheaper than rm100 compared to Daisheng???btw,did the tamiya paints come in small bottles???