I used to do some very good airbrushing back when I was 16 or so. I stopped for a lot of years and started back doing stuff on charity guitars I build for fun, but I just turned 60. I obviously never had your skill. However, your channel motivated me enough to start back and enjoy what I can do at my age (this still feels funny saying that as I turned 60 only a couple of days ago). Thank you Aussie Aussie Aussie!
You are the "Guru" of the airbrush. I hava a question, if you have a little time... I work with thinner base paints.. the question is: is the thinner in some way damaging the airbrush? Thanks
I also put a moisture trap on the air inlet end of all my airbrushes...overkill??? maybe....but I don't ever have moisture problems if I keep them empty.
More moisture traps are never overkill, I personally run one on my larger compressor then it goes through an ‘air filter’ (Amaxi toilet roll filter) then I have another moisture trap / regulator on my bench so anything that helps prevent the issue of moisture is a great idea 👍🏻
Yes, Iwata bought Sparmax recently and you are correct that they are re-branded sparmax compressors that said I do love the IS975 as it has the dual regs and good size tank, not sure of another portable compressor which has these features 🤔
Being a genius, I use clear plastic tube, so I can _see_ if there is moisture in the air-line. Also, I get it from work for free out of the skip. I don't know how well they work, but on the advice of another airbrushing TH-camr I just bought an airbrush filter (Sagud brand). I haven't tried it yet but it makes a nice handle/finger-rest on my airbrush.
Put your Teflon tape on with the direction of the thread, so it isn't binding up when threading on parts. The way you applied it feeds the edge of the tape into the threads and can cause issues. Wrap your tape "down" the threads.
I absolutely LOVE the simplicity of your moisture checking tip! Of course!! I added a desiccant filter to the air line coming from my compressor (mainly because I already owned it from airgun use) but this will put my mind at ease. Thanks, as ever.
What about the in-line moisture trap that connects to the base of the airbrush! Iwata offer them for about $20. Obviously water in the lines is an air-brushers enemy. I won’t go into the science but moisture is always present generally in our atmosphere and is higher in content with higher temps! Thanks for you tips a tricks, keep them coming!
Thank you for this excellent tutorial, very precise and very clear. I have been practicing airbrushing for about ten years and it happens that I already practice the same maneuvers as you. I am therefore in the right! For my part I ended up adopting a rather short air hose (5 feet) equipped with an additional moisture filter and it seems to work very well. I would add that, from time to time, when I don't use my equipment for several days, I dismantle the bleed screw from the air tank as well as the outlet pipe and let my compressor dry in a large garbage bag filled with silicone grains (cat litter) to dry out the tank completely. It seems to give me good results because so far I have very little rust and traces of oxidation in the water drained from my tank. Finally, I think that compressor tanks should be equipped with two drain holes (one at the bottom and one at the top) to allow occasional effective aeration action. But so this is only the subjective impression of the simple amateur that I am! Looking forward to seeing you in your videos with your excellent advices that help me to master this great tool that is the airbrush. Best regards from 🇨🇵.😊
Humidity causes the main problem. Compress humid air and water droplets occur. I also use an inline moisture trp on the airbrush end to trap any moisture that may be in the hose.
I live in michigan and all spring summer and little of fall it's always 75% and up humidity 90 to 100 all summer. I have to wd40 out the inside to get any rust that is starting every few weeks. Plus a inline trap on top of the one at the compressor and there's day's every half hour to hour I have to empty the traps.
Sure.....Compressor squeeze's water from the air......I not only have water trap at the compressor, but I also have an inline trap......Should be able to find inline trap online or at a good art supply store...
Most of the moisture traps can be removed so they can be cleaned out , they usually just screw off , that said pressing the valve should allow you to drain any moisture 👍🏻
@@AirbrushAsylum i honestly don't know how it happened, I've been to scared to turn the compressor on since it happened. I was putting the finishing touches on one of my masks, and yeah, it's ruined now, have to sand it back and start from prima! Also, just got my first batch of Trident colours in. I am very impressed with the paint, and surprise, there's some of your artwork on the Box!!
Are you supposed to press the moisture trap release when the compressor is on/running? Or are you supposed to turn off the compressor and then release all the pressure through the moisture trap?
Good tips ! Thanks for posting! My 975 is a bit different than the one you have - the guages are visible from the top which is handy because I keep the unit on the floor beside me. Cheers!
I have an iwatta eclipse hp Cs. Can I purchase different size needles and swap the needles. Thanks for your vids mate. Very informative and awesome. I'm new to airbrushing and you by far are the most knowledgeable and informative channel I've seen. Thanks again mate
Nope! First go looked like I had an epelectic fit. 😢 On a a lighter note, apparently I was quite drunk last night... walked across the dance floor to get to bar an I won the dance competition?! 😁
The quick connects that come with it can be adapted to any 1/4inch fitting so that you can use your existing hose and not the stupid ‘curly ones’ that come with the unit 😱
My Eclipse is letting paint through when my paint is over thinned, even when I do not pull the trigger back. Do you know if this is an oring issue or something else?
Wow, what's all the dark stuff coming out of that compressor? I expected water but not the black stuff. Rust would be orange, so what's in there that is black? I was looking for tips on draining tanks as mine is one that has a nut at the bottom, very awkward. Thinking of somehow raising it up and installing some sort of tap system.
Any air compressor should be drained every day there's always a release valve at or near the bottom of the tank. Make sure you have the drain hole pointed at the ground some have to be tipped most just lifted up straight or reach under. If you get rusty water out use wd40 and a straw and hose it down leave over night and fill it up then drain might take two fills to get all out. The thing is if you don't keep it dry the compressor can and eventually will fail usually at a weld line. That means it explodes I worked in shops for a long while as went to trade school and I've seen it first hand. I won't say what happened to the guy who was using it as it's very gruesome but trust me you will be in the hospital and look different when you get out if not loose your life. They are high pressure shrapnel bombs just waiting to go off if not maintained correctly.
\m/ X_x \m/ Good Advice ! Now if I could use up what's left of this hobby paint >< less than friendly airbrush paint, a cheap airbrush, and a noobie.. Had to start some where!!!
💥 Iwata IS975 Compressor Unboxing : th-cam.com/video/YAfj2qjizKQ/w-d-xo.html
I used to do some very good airbrushing back when I was 16 or so. I stopped for a lot of years and started back doing stuff on charity guitars I build for fun, but I just turned 60. I obviously never had your skill. However, your channel motivated me enough to start back and enjoy what I can do at my age (this still feels funny saying that as I turned 60 only a couple of days ago). Thank you Aussie Aussie Aussie!
You are the "Guru" of the airbrush. I hava a question, if you have a little time... I work with thinner base paints.. the question is: is the thinner in some way damaging the airbrush?
Thanks
I also put a moisture trap on the air inlet end of all my airbrushes...overkill??? maybe....but I don't ever have moisture problems if I keep them empty.
More moisture traps are never overkill, I personally run one on my larger compressor then it goes through an ‘air filter’ (Amaxi toilet roll filter) then I have another moisture trap / regulator on my bench so anything that helps prevent the issue of moisture is a great idea 👍🏻
I started airbrushing model kits a few years ago, and wished videos like yours existed back then. Really informative for all skill levels. Thank you
Thank you so much glad you enjoy my vids 👍🏻
Iwata compressors are made by Sparmax, might aswell buy the cheaper original branded version...
Yes, Iwata bought Sparmax recently and you are correct that they are re-branded sparmax compressors that said I do love the IS975 as it has the dual regs and good size tank, not sure of another portable compressor which has these features 🤔
Being a genius, I use clear plastic tube, so I can _see_ if there is moisture in the air-line. Also, I get it from work for free out of the skip.
I don't know how well they work, but on the advice of another airbrushing TH-camr I just bought an airbrush filter (Sagud brand). I haven't tried it yet but it makes a nice handle/finger-rest on my airbrush.
Great suggestion , that will definitely make it easier to spot any moisture issues thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Once again a good tip for airbrushing to work
Reallly useful tutorial. I didn't imagine the amount and color of the moisture trapped in the tank!!!
Put your Teflon tape on with the direction of the thread, so it isn't binding up when threading on parts. The way you applied it feeds the edge of the tape into the threads and can cause issues. Wrap your tape "down" the threads.
I absolutely LOVE the simplicity of your moisture checking tip! Of course!! I added a desiccant filter to the air line coming from my compressor (mainly because I already owned it from airgun use) but this will put my mind at ease. Thanks, as ever.
What about the in-line moisture trap that connects to the base of the airbrush! Iwata offer them for about $20. Obviously water in the lines is an air-brushers enemy. I won’t go into the science but moisture is always present generally in our atmosphere and is higher in content with higher temps! Thanks for you tips a tricks, keep them coming!
Thank you for this excellent tutorial, very precise and very clear. I have been practicing airbrushing for about ten years and it happens that I already practice the same maneuvers as you. I am therefore in the right!
For my part I ended up adopting a rather short air hose (5 feet) equipped with an additional moisture filter and it seems to work very well.
I would add that, from time to time, when I don't use my equipment for several days, I dismantle the bleed screw from the air tank as well as the outlet pipe and let my compressor dry in a large garbage bag filled with silicone grains (cat litter) to dry out the tank completely.
It seems to give me good results because so far I have very little rust and traces of oxidation in the water drained from my tank.
Finally, I think that compressor tanks should be equipped with two drain holes (one at the bottom and one at the top) to allow occasional effective aeration action.
But so this is only the subjective impression of the simple amateur that I am!
Looking forward to seeing you in your videos with your excellent advices that help me to master this great tool that is the airbrush.
Best regards from 🇨🇵.😊
Humidity causes the main problem. Compress humid air and water droplets occur. I also use an inline moisture trp on the airbrush end to trap any moisture that may be in the hose.
Yes definitely a great idea and very important if working in a humid climate 👍🏻
I live in michigan and all spring summer and little of fall it's always 75% and up humidity 90 to 100 all summer. I have to wd40 out the inside to get any rust that is starting every few weeks. Plus a inline trap on top of the one at the compressor and there's day's every half hour to hour I have to empty the traps.
Thank you and have a very Merry Christmas too and a happy new year..God Bless love your videos
Thank you so much glad you enjoy my vids and Merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year to you as well 👍🏻
Sure.....Compressor squeeze's water from the air......I not only have water trap at the compressor, but I also have an inline trap......Should be able to find inline trap online or at a good art supply store...
When I drain my Sil-Air 20A I get water mixed with a little bit of the oil I use which is yellow. Wandering if that should be the case.
On my air compressor it always has some in the trap but can't get it all out cause of the design won't let the monster at the bottom go out
Most of the moisture traps can be removed so they can be cleaned out , they usually just screw off , that said pressing the valve should allow you to drain any moisture 👍🏻
Your channel is so amazing and always ah-ha! Cheers
Hi Ad , can you made a clip how to replace the regulators of Iwata air compressor ? Thanks for your video .🥰
2:50 You're welcome :)
Helpful tips, thanks!
No probs thanks glad you found it helpful 👍🏻
I had water and paint coming out of my trigger the other day
Geez that is not good , hope you managed to fix your issue so you could get back to airbrushing 🤞🏻👍🏻
@@AirbrushAsylum i honestly don't know how it happened, I've been to scared to turn the compressor on since it happened. I was putting the finishing touches on one of my masks, and yeah, it's ruined now, have to sand it back and start from prima!
Also, just got my first batch of Trident colours in. I am very impressed with the paint, and surprise, there's some of your artwork on the Box!!
Are you supposed to press the moisture trap release when the compressor is on/running? Or are you supposed to turn off the compressor and then release all the pressure through the moisture trap?
Good tips ! Thanks for posting! My 975 is a bit different than the one you have - the guages are visible from the top which is handy because I keep the unit on the floor beside me. Cheers!
I also bought myself a 975 + HP CH in honor of the 30th anniversary🥰🥰🥰
That’s awesome both fantastic choices 👍🏻
Hi. I am having issues removing the moisture assembly. How do i take off the knobs on top in order to remove everything and replacing the moisture. )
I have an iwatta eclipse hp Cs. Can I purchase different size needles and swap the needles. Thanks for your vids mate. Very informative and awesome. I'm new to airbrushing and you by far are the most knowledgeable and informative channel I've seen. Thanks again mate
I live in S.Fl, where the humidity hits 500% regularly during the summer. So what do you think lol.
That was some amazing informing!
Glad you enjoyed it, appreciate the comment.
Nope! First go looked like I had an epelectic fit. 😢 On a a lighter note, apparently I was quite drunk last night... walked across the dance floor to get to bar an I won the dance competition?! 😁
Can I use any airbrush with this Iwata IS975 air compressor as long as I have my quick connects?
The quick connects that come with it can be adapted to any 1/4inch fitting so that you can use your existing hose and not the stupid ‘curly ones’ that come with the unit 😱
@@AirbrushAsylum thank you
Thank you!
Hey, really enjoy your videos. What kinda paint do you recommend for painting a cloth headliner? Thanks
My Eclipse is letting paint through when my paint is over thinned, even when I do not pull the trigger back. Do you know if this is an oring issue or something else?
Wow, what's all the dark stuff coming out of that compressor? I expected water but not the black stuff. Rust would be orange, so what's in there that is black? I was looking for tips on draining tanks as mine is one that has a nut at the bottom, very awkward. Thinking of somehow raising it up and installing some sort of tap system.
Probably a mixture of rust and compressor oil.
Any air compressor should be drained every day there's always a release valve at or near the bottom of the tank. Make sure you have the drain hole pointed at the ground some have to be tipped most just lifted up straight or reach under. If you get rusty water out use wd40 and a straw and hose it down leave over night and fill it up then drain might take two fills to get all out. The thing is if you don't keep it dry the compressor can and eventually will fail usually at a weld line. That means it explodes I worked in shops for a long while as went to trade school and I've seen it first hand. I won't say what happened to the guy who was using it as it's very gruesome but trust me you will be in the hospital and look different when you get out if not loose your life. They are high pressure shrapnel bombs just waiting to go off if not maintained correctly.
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\m/ X_x \m/ Good Advice ! Now if I could use up what's left of this hobby paint >< less than friendly airbrush paint, a cheap airbrush, and a noobie.. Had to start some where!!!
Thanks glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
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Thank you 🙏🏻
Senky!