Buying my airbrush kit today

[Guest rvgraphixs]

Well I have to do it so does anyone know of a better product at a better deal I am going to start with this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/IWATA-Eclipse-HP-BCS-AIRBRUSH-COMPRESSOR-Createx-Paint_W0QQitemZ220255125904QQihZ012QQcategoryZ134557QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262

Thanks for any info.

Bob

[RegisG 0]

The airbrush and compressor are what is needed to get started.  Cretex paint and other items you can get anywhere.  I bought Paasche VLP and Paasche compressor (with water trap).  The Eclipse is $72 at Chicago Airbrush.

You might want to read some on http://www.airbrush.com/forums/default.aspx  Lots of helpful people like here and using all kinds of airbrushes.

REgis

[cherrybomb 0]

You'll be hard pressed to find better then any Iwata equipment. And the BCH is known for there Versatility.

Many seasoned users own and use them and stand by them.

I use a HP-CH, And it is one fine piece of gear. I started off with a VL some years ago, But Iwata have now stolen the market. And for good reason.. They Perform!!

Createx Paints are a bit tricky to use tho... Hell, they're a down right bitch to use for beginners!

But you can use any, And I do mean ANY, water based paint through your Airbrush as a beginner.. Just be sure to clean it out every time after use.

I'm no expert, but I'll answer any questions you may have.

Oh, and while Airbrush.com is in its self a great forum. A great deal of its members are RichPen users.. (Iwata Copies). Iwata seems to be a dirty word over there.

[charlie_b CFXPaintworks 1]

Also, there is a plethora of info on airbrushing at www.cfxpaintworks.com

Createx works fine if your brush has a .5mm tip.  If, and it does happen, Createx thickens due to long shelf sitting, just use Fantastik to thin it out.  Otherwise, any other tip smaller than a .5 might give you some issues.  The smallest tip i would recommend for Createx with out thinning is a .35