tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post6947444691553204710..comments2024-02-13T04:49:01.411-06:00Comments on How to Lose at 40k: Things not to do your first time Airbrushinga Sent Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-48019060466345505842013-02-24T00:43:38.815-06:002013-02-24T00:43:38.815-06:00That looks like a monster of a compressor. Curiou...That looks like a monster of a compressor. Curious if the second tank actually helps with maintaining constant air pressure.<br /><br />I would agree. Approved thinners are advisable. Wish GW would provide information regarding thinning their paints for airbrushing.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-31863937186443788602013-02-24T00:27:25.924-06:002013-02-24T00:27:25.924-06:00I have one of these:
http://www.wayfair.com/GMC-P...I have one of these:<br /><br />http://www.wayfair.com/GMC-Power-Equipment-GMC-SYCLONE-4610A-Ultra-Quiet-and-Oil-Free-Air-Compressor-Twin-Aluminum-Tank-SYCLONE-4610A-GMC1008.html<br /><br />it's 60 db, and it's quiet enough that I have it on with two kids sleeping in the house. :-)<br /><br />They have a slightly smaller and cheaper one too with only one tank.<br /><br />One of the things I've found to be true, is that sticking with the approved thinner for any paint gives the best results, but I'm not a chemist. ;-)<br /><br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282698371085337151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-42619253824128637832013-01-07T14:35:15.651-06:002013-01-07T14:35:15.651-06:00That makes sense. Most of them appear to be 88 db...That makes sense. Most of them appear to be 88 dbA. That is louder than vacuums. Can imagine how that would upset neighbours quickly. Especially with it turning on and off frequently.<br /><br />If there isn't a problem with your TV then an airbrush compressor is exactly what you need.<br /><br />Glad to be of help.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-55863122281284493462013-01-07T13:30:40.406-06:002013-01-07T13:30:40.406-06:00Well I haven't been using an airbrush compress...Well I haven't been using an airbrush compressor. the one I've been using is more for pneumatic tools and it's pretty loud. I think my dad has an old airbrush compressor so maybe I'll see If I can borrow that (and if it is quiet enough since it's pretty old). Thanks for the help!cpykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15447360797850807908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-78298175334732736782013-01-05T19:42:15.624-06:002013-01-05T19:42:15.624-06:00Just did a little test. My airbrush compressor on ...Just did a little test. My airbrush compressor on the floor to the right of my murder table. My painting station is against the wall to the hallway of my apartment. So it is about 6' from the door. Took the airbrush off the compressor and turned it on so it would just run. Stepped into the hallway and closed the door without it locked. I could not hear it. Mind you I also have sealed my apartment door with weather stripping to avoid noise bleeding into the hall. This cannot be seen from the hallway.<br /><br />I think you should be fine, cpyke, as long as you're using an airbrush compressor.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-81753903575071715262013-01-05T18:55:11.352-06:002013-01-05T18:55:11.352-06:00Noise was my first concern. I also live in an apa...Noise was my first concern. I also live in an apartment. Tend to paint late at night, 4am some of the time, usually til about 1am. Didn't want a mean compressor upsetting people. When I was looking at air compressors dBA was the first thing I searched for. The decibel, noise rating, was a factor. I wasn't looking at airbush compressors. Was looking at the kind used for pneumatic tools, airguns for nails. As it turns out most airbrush compressors are on the quiet side. They are also quite compact.<br /><br />My airbrush compressor dBA is 59. That is quieter than a conversation at 3'. TV's are louder than that. If you worried about noise I'd suggest a placing a towel under the compressors feet. The towel will act as a ground and accept some of the vibration which is also noise. The closer to the door your compressor is the more likely it will be herd.<br /><br />Paasche's TC-20 dBA is 59. If that is still too loud than you might want to construct a box for the compressor. Then you have to be considered about ventilation. Machines don't like heat.<br /><br />Do you know the noise rating of your compressor?a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-43677613534991746342013-01-05T18:26:52.594-06:002013-01-05T18:26:52.594-06:00I used an airbrush for basecoats before, but I was...I used an airbrush for basecoats before, but I was using water to thin the paint (and I didn't thin it enough) so it kept clogging. Other than that it was awesome. Now I'm in a small apartment, so the loud compressor isn't that great for the neighbors. Any suggestions to help that? I really want to do more airbrushing.cpykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15447360797850807908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-64771562170722883122013-01-04T11:00:47.435-06:002013-01-04T11:00:47.435-06:00Thanks, Zab. Watching some videos and yeah brushes...Thanks, Zab. Watching some videos and yeah brushes will still be used. Agreed Vallejo paints are awesome.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-22702339411959473832013-01-04T10:53:47.891-06:002013-01-04T10:53:47.891-06:00You won't do away with your brushes but you...You won't do away with your brushes but you'll also never look back. Also Vallejo surface primers and vallejo matte varnish are awesome.Zabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000817078818838705noreply@blogger.com