Airbrush Compressor Advice - Scale Models

[TWINSET]

I've got a Sparmax Airbrush which a mate wants to use for scale models (1/48 planes etc, nothing too fiddly)

Is something like either of these any good?

Fengda 196

Fengda 186

 

It'll be used in a garage so silent running isn't vital.

 

The Airbrush was originally part of a kit like this one but the compressor's packed in

 

The only thing I think it needs is an adjustable air output - some of the camo tutorials on Youtube suggest 15psi for dusting etc.

Budget is around £130 for compressor only, as I think I got all the other bits (somewhere)

Edited June 18, 2020 by TWINSET

[mond]

I've got https://www.airbrush-fengda.co.uk/mobile/en_US/p/2-cilinder-airbrush-compressor-with-air-tank-Fengda-AS-196/992

 

You can pick them up for way cheaper though. I got mine years ago and for within your budget

Edited June 18, 2020 by mond

[TWINSET]

That looks a lot like the first one I linked to, once it's removed from its out case  - same part number too 👍

 

 

 

 

[mond]

My only problem with it was the whole pressure valve assembly has become a bit in accurate over time. It's still perfectly usable butI think where i've used high pressure paints/brushes on it, it's become a bit sloppy, meaning the fine control has gone. However if you've a good dual action brush, that can be compensated. 

[TWINSET]

The brush is a Sparmax Max-4 - it is dual action and hasn't had a lot of use previously so shouldn't be too worn

[Sharkfat78]

If you haven't got one already make sure you get one with a tank