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    My wife bought an airbrush for me for my birthday, but sadly, the compressor she bought to go with it is a little underpowered. I'm tasked with finding a replacement, from Amazon, in the $130ish range (given the sale prices, that could get something usually in the $175 range). Anyone have recommendations?

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    Sounds strange, John. Do not you consider checking if it's working properly, I mean it's not faulty? Maybe it can be replaced by the seller?
    I have been using a machine like this one:
    http://www.hobbysta.pl/kompresor-min...0-p-17749.html
    with mediocre features for many years and it's power is really sufficient, although sometimes it gets overheated.

    The Staaken you had given me was airbrushed with such a compressor with ease...
    <img src=http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=2554&dateline=1409073309 border=0 alt= />
    "We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."

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    These are the ones I'd be looking at in that price range:

    Passche D220R

    Badger 180-15

    Out of those two, I might lean more towrds the Passche, but I've had my Badger (different model) for over 20 years and have done nothing to it except turn it off and on. It even set around for 4-5 years with no use... fired right up with out problems.

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    This is the compressor she bought. It is very quiet, and very compact, but only delivers 15psi.
    http://www.iwata-medea.com/products/...ir-compressor/

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    Thanks, Keith. Those are two I've been looking at, and in the next category/price range up...
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o01_s00_i01
    Last edited by jbmacek; 12-06-2013 at 06:18. Reason: I can't spell.

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    Iwata is a very good brand, but the compressor has to match your needs. Any of the Iwata compressors I'd look at are well above the price range you listed.

    As for the Passche with the tank, it really depend on how much continuous airbrushing you will be doing. If you are going to use it to paint your planes and other model kits or hobby/gaming items, you will not need the tank. If you or someone else is going to use it for painting murals or such larger projects, then I’d look at it. I think for hobby stuff you will find it’s just bigger and bulkier to have around.

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    Awesome! Thanks for the advice!

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    One final question. What do you think of this as compared to the Paasche D220R you mentioned above?
    http://www.amazon.com/Paasche-DA400R...pd_sbs_auto_22

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbmacek View Post
    One final question. What do you think of this as compared to the Paasche D220R you mentioned above?
    http://www.amazon.com/Paasche-DA400R...pd_sbs_auto_22
    Can't speak for that one, but I can recommend the D3000R. I've been using mine for 3 years with no problem. Plenty of power, and the tank holds extra air which makes the compressor not have to run constantly. I believe it also plays a part in keeping the air moisture free. Same price as the one you listed above and has more benefits to it IMO.

    Here's a linkhttp://www.amazon.com/Paasche-D3000R...ef=pd_sbs_ac_4

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    Thanks. My concern about the D3000R is, suppose I want to do something that needs more pressure. Will 30psi be enough?

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    30 psi should be enough for most airbrushing jobs, but if you are bumping your price point, the D3000R that you linked to would be my choice. Tanks are good for when you need extended use and in our line of airbrushing that is not very often if ever. Sure, once the take is full, it becomes a silent system. but the compressor still has to fill that take so it will be running then... and as you use the air, it will kick on again to "top it off".

    The D3000R has a auto cut-off so that the compressor is only running while you are using the airbrush. No need to fill a tank and it only runs when you need it to. I wish mine had this feature. With mine I have it on a power stip all by it's slef so that I can turn the power off and on with my foot as I need it. I've really found that on these smaller minis, you need about 10-15 sec worth of airbrushing every 3-4 mins. That auto cut-off would be perfect for it.

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