A brief guide to Air compressors for airbrushing

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[@daddypenguin3391]

It can scare the shite out of ya if you forget your running your 50 litre (13 gallon) work tank and it kicks in at 2 in the morning with the wife and kids asleep upstairs

[@anime-mun]

The information given here is exactly why I'm going to do a rental airbrush booth for my hobby shop. Give people a place to work with little hassle and not annoy their neighbors.

[@TildeathTheKid]

You’re an absolute saint.

[@Tsukasa4692]

gunpla community really needs more videos like this. holy shit also id totally shell out for a compressor like the california if i could, be so useful for my car you have no idea.

[@jonathanrentfrow]

I wish there was a video like this when I first dived airbrushing my Gunpla. Having someone really explain the pros/cons would have saved me so much time and frustrations. More videos like this please.

[@Jarhead1313]

I've got the Master TC40T just like the one you shown, but went to Lowes and got a Kobalt Quiet Tech 26 Gallon stand up compressor and added a moisture trap and regulator and love love love it!! I can airbrush for what seems like forever before it kicks back on,and it's really quiet. I only paid a little over $300 for it.

[@zeroblade9800]

Good video, should point out few things though as I went through similar learning problem. The single square part that both the cheaper compressors and the two on the big tank is the pistons. You want dual piston as they fill the tank faster and stay on less often. They typically don't get louder than a vacuum at about 60 DB. Don't get pancake compressors, they'll drive you mad with the sound. The biggest downside having a unit meant for tools is the gauge will be tricky to set for 15-25 PSI. Since those things are meant to go like 50 PSI or more, you can imagine you're only using 1/10th of the gauge - you'll want a digital reader. Trying to get the adapters to connect the air hose was also bit tricky since isn't just size but the tread type also.

[@UP4NONE]

You've sold me on the idea of filling up my car tires and air brushing.

[@BigAndTall666]

Eat more beans because you will be running a lot! 🤣

[@brigandboy1425]

Thanks man. I was curious on the decibel for the small tanks. I have a big shop air compressor in my garage, but not a lot of room out there to work at the moment (and winter is cold in the garage). So this helped me narrow down some choices for one that will fit inside somewhere.

[@kylehoward1507]

Great vids man

[@Rosarosa106]

I wouldn’t know what to do without my air brush 🤟🏽it’s such a time saver when I paint up my warhammer minis

[@GoT_17k]

thanks for the sound checks... good stuff. subscribed

[@BSGA22]

Thanks for the video gun man. My father works in automotive repair and has an air tank at his house I could use.

[@HexagonicDistortion]

"Dog crashed in to the camera" Idk why but that just made me laugh out loud. 🤣

[@shakes525]

HOLY SHIT ITS A GUNDAM! Just getting into this stuff, awesome running into a vid by somebody I already know! :D

[@jaypeterman9721]

Looking forward to the Zaku review!

[@lovecchio420]

I have that 2nd compressor and i'm glad you said the thing about the rust from the inside. My shits been on and full for over a year now. I will have to drain it after each use from now on. Good looking out.

[@Greyhoundsniper]

Mind telling me how I can do that, I'm gonna be getting a master's compressor with a tank and I wanna drain it as soon as it comes

[@lovecchio420]

@@Greyhoundsniper its a valve on the bottom of the watertrap

[@Greyhoundsniper]

@@lovecchio420 I just found a review of what I got as u replied, saw your comment b4 I could see the valve so tyvm for the help

[@tayarpanaskimi]

Thanks for the good guide. Now I know which compressor suits me.

[@gundamross3942]

I got a compressor similar to the one you had showed it's a pretty nice Definitely goes get the job done. Only cost me $80 on Amazon.

[@aaronwackenhut2216]

Thanks, good stuff.

[@FamilyFunTime69]

Thanks Papa Gundam! I was just looking at new compressors earlier today. I'm thinking about going with a fridge style oil compressor, they run dead quiet. Any experience with them?

[@Oneinchpunchmaster]

Great vid

[@onionring1531]

Don't get the cheap compressor without a tank, the airflow is uneven and you're better off saving your money for almost any compressor that has a tank.

[@EMTBonsai]

Don't agree! I've used one now for a year with no problems whatsoever! Great first start with the single tank! I'm only really upgrading to the sparmax with the tank because the shop beside me got the set 8n for 200 bucks with 2 airbrushs with it and a tank great for sparmax and my mum asked what I'd like for xmas and as I need nothing I just said to get that haha! But my single tank is perfect to this day! Wouldn't put anyone off getting one just buy a secondary airbrush end water trap for it!

[@animalyze7120]

@@EMTBonsai Agree or not, if you are running an Airbrush with no tank on the compressor you will have pulsation, no and's ifs or buts about it. Depending on how long you spray would be the deciding factor, little spurts back and forth and you'll have no issues. Press the trigger and hold, yeah it's gonna pulsate you can compensate but heck grab a tank add on kit for 30 dollars and upgrade it.

[@ldyjaybx1]

Gunpla 101 w professor Gundam... his gunpla lessons are the best.

[@harrymaccycling]

Great video thanks, is there anything you would recommend for an airbrush, small spray gun and small polisher? So confusing to look up all different kinds of compressors

[@Kenny_F91]

I might just start painting my Gunpla now.

[@michaelpyrate5776]

Even with all the vids on compressors i went with a bigger compressor that i have in another room with a hose running to a pressure valve and filter works great for price and barely louder than an airbrush compressor in the same room

[@dopeskone]

Air brushing totally changed my painting. I'd recommend it to anyone. Coupled with a properly lit paint booth

[@m.p.3839]

I let it diwn for ....I miss it and NOW back to it!

[@BunBros]

Thanks for the info on this! It has been difficult to say the least on shopping for a decent starter kit for airbrushing. Been doing hand painting and that is so tiring after awhile. What would you say be good for ventilation? Wanted to try Jerry-rigging a box fan into one but wasn't quite sure if that is a good idea or not.

[@Jin-Ro]

Portable spray booth. Though you could build one with a computer fan or two, box, etc. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353081634079?epid=10033523683&hash=item52354e2d1f:g:qCMAAOSwN5pfj8~J

[@markmcgibbon7013]

Im thinking of upgrading to the 1 gallon job, hoping its more palatable to the misses

[@kirikomori7874]

I made a sound proof box for my aquarium piston air pumps. Made it using rock wool sandwiched by 3/4 plywood. I seldom use my airbrush (I like spray cans better, less work), but when I do, I put it in that box. I live in an apartment complex and have yet to hear any complaints.

[@ameliabuns4058]

Jesus the rust thing sounds dangerous I'm glad I heard about it here

[@ceez1]

Love the suggestion for the California Air compressor. I would much rather have a tool that can be used for other things and pack more punch for my dollar. Do you have a suggestion for a water trap that fits or do I just get any from Amazon? On a side note this very compressor is now about $160 on Amazon!!

[@zeroblade9800]

If you're in the states, Harbor Freight has an insanely great Fortress 1 gallon air compressor. Its more powerful , smaller, lighter and ESPECIALLY quieter while being cheaper than "name brand" kits with a tank. Only negative about it is that you'll need to get moisture trap and brass coupler to connect its 1/4" quick connect to a airbrush's 1/8

[@brushfire248100]

the little one looks like the master brand air compressor, its cheap but works beautifully. and if you can find the 110 $$ Package it comes with 3 master airbrushes (and a moisture trap)which are great for beginners.

[@ItsAGunpla]

indeed it is, but the airbrushes that come with it suck IMO. But still a good starting point.

[@sol7967]

Char Carl, love it.

[@thereservationatdorsia2618]

Wasted opportunity to call it Charl.

[@iRKakashi]

The notifications on your phone make me anxious lol but love this info papa Gundam

[@gomigomi1072]

The alligator clip holder helpers are a great idea.

[@TheFinger1]

Does the biggest one have the CFM to paint a car with a big spray gun. I have the first compressor you displayed just bought recently on amazon. Btw how do you like the trigger style air brush that you are using as opposed to a standard dual action?

[@Big_Boss_Asenffy]

nice video dude, was shocked to hear you have to pay for air at the petrol station where you live? here in australia its free to use the air hose at the petrol stations never heard of anything like that before lol

[@DarkROSkull013]

This is informative. Basically, if I wouldn't be using it for anything aside from casual painting, the second one is the best, but if I'm a family man with other needs apart from the hobby, the third option is the way to go.

[@anthonyf732]

Oh my.

[@final18fantasy]

What do you think about iwata brand air compressors? They are more compact and they are much quieter when running

[@misteramerica5893]

I was looking at this compressor for garage work as well. Do you think 8 gallons is overkill or is the 4.7 gallon one okay? I have plenty of battery powered impact wrenches so I don’t think I need anything crazy. I do light auto work.

[@ilyas5708]

At first my headass was like woah this guy sounds like ItsAGundam 🤦‍♂️

[@OntologicalQuandry]

You may want to take a second look at that sound meter app. It had a line that seemed to be reaching maximum. Your pro compressor seemed to be much louder but wasn't recording as such because your app appeared to be limiting

[@DRCsyntax]

This will with with ANY shop compressor. I'm planning to get a pancake compressor and the adapters lol

[@chiewie0165]

Am thinking of getting a mini compressor one day

[@RankinImagery]

Does the release valve work on your tank? I have a similar tank (TC-96T) and I cannot release the air. It seems to be stuck.

[@michaelenochs4033]

How does it work for a cheap harbor freight external sandblaster?

[@bobafett407]

Does it makes sense to put the compressor in a different room, and run a hose to your paint booth? Hoses are cheap, and if want to adjust the pressure, you could mount a regulator to the edge of the table, and plug in your airbrush to that.

[@dsleong8328]

You can, but unless you are really restricted on space, you don't need to

[@bobafett407]

@@dsleong8328 it wasn't a question about space, but a way to reduce noise

[@CompetitionChris]

I have a cheap master Airbrush air compressor with tank. Tc-20t. It is super quiet. There could literally be a baby sleeping in the same room when I have it on and it wouldn't wake up the baby. Plus it is super cheap.

[@eross21]

2 questions. 1. what is the little black pod on table next to the compressor? is it something for cleaning airbrush between colors? 2. what kind of booth do you have there? does it vent outside? or just a filter? how do you like it?

[@ps.6023]

I found a 6 gallon oil free 4 hp one at Home Depot for $129. wonder if that can be used. also wondering what the PSI should be for airbrushing.

[@Valkrss]

Just started watching this channel of yours. The big California air sounds like more like most of the noise is from the air entering the tank itself. Maybe consider setting the wheels / legs on some dampers and wrapping it with some closed cell rubber foam.

[@earthmanbrick]

I just use rattlecans for my spraying, then again, I am an uncouth savage that lacks any modicum of sophistication

[@tonyromano6220]

earthmanbrick animal

[@toasty5296]

heresy

[@negumanezer]

Valve sound is crazy loud on those big compressors! you did cut that part of :D

[@Patriot1777]

Hey ,I've been looking for a quality trigger airbrush like yours, what's the brand,? do you like it?, how much?. Thanks.

[@njsk8rdan]

I bought a Kobalt with a 3 gallon tank a few months ago. It's not recommended for impact wrenches though. Airbrushing with the pressure set at 35 psi it kicks on about every 5 minutes. Does work well for airing up tires and small brad nailing guns if you are in to woodworking.

[@ItsAGunpla]

I stay between 15- 20 psi

[@Shin_Lona]

I have the same compressor and was going to try it out for airbrushing. I figured I'd have to get a regulator for it, but I'm glad to know it's feasible. It's fairly loud though, but I will be in the garage regardless.

[@blksrsil]

The moisture issue is probably an environment issue, more humidity in the room = more moisture in the tank. If you have an a/c on it will generally take a lot of the moisture out of the room

[@Psycrow11]

Hey GUNDAM! I'm a Sub over on your other channel. Great stuff. Just getting back into modeling in my middle years and was looking at airbrush compressors then I saw this.. I already have a Porter Cable pancake compressor think that would be fine for an Airbrush?

[@juliodolmus5720]

What's the airbrush you used in this video

[@Wreck1990]

THERE'S A GUNDAM DOWN HERE!

[@somechinesedude5466]

Does your paint booth help anything with the paint smell & paint particle from over sprays?

[@ItsAGunpla]

it does so little that's why you need another fan to deal with that stuff sadly. I'll upgrade my booth soon.

[@absynthminded]

Pappa 'It'sAToolMan' Gunpla~!

[@monsutagema]

This guy

[@DarkPlanetEclipse]

How do you shoot the airbrushing part? Is the camera on your shoulder?

[@ItsAGunpla]

New two cameras set up one on my chest and one at my side.

[@MannySanchezPhotography]

This guy sounds like it's a Gundam. Must be AI voice generated. Funny coincidence of something new I'm learning. Thanks for the info. Doing a paint job for Pokimane.

[@emmittirvin362]

What regulator are you using? And what adapters do you need for an iwata hpcs. Thanks

[@chrishenning8829]

Really any regulator with a gauge as long as it has the same NPT fittings and you dont need a reducer. I also run a water trap with my Iwata at 20-30 psi.

[@freshoutafolsom20]

Gundam what airbrush are you using when laying down the black?

[@ItsAGunpla]

I did a review for it on this channel. It's like a mini Paint gun

[@sgtrock68]

Pneumatic tools are way cheaper than electric or battery tools, too. I have one just like this California compressor but branded differently and mine seems a lot quieter. I've been trying to figure out what to buy to break into air brushing but I'm afraid theirs nothing cheap enough to go all in. This is a Harbor Freight situation right here. Free, would cost too much.

[@tlaxus7022]

Nothing about regulators? I use my shop compressor in my garage and I regulate the pressure down anywhere between 15-35 psi for painting. Then turn it back up for automotive work. :)

[@leinadreign3510]

So, I heard that narrator before. It's a gundam, right? Didn't knew anything about this channel : D So now I go spray 'n pray like in the videogames X D

[@ceez1]

You said that we can plug straight into the compressor with an airbrush OR use a moisture trap. If I will be using it with an airbrush don't I need a moisture trap either way? I would need a moisture trap attached to the compressor or the airbrush right? Otherwise it can mess up the airbrushing. I am new to all of this so I need help.

[@Greyhoundsniper]

Moisture = water so yeah it could mess up the flow of your paint

[@carlosgonzales651]

Why isn’t my compressor building pressure I have the blue and black one

[@richfiles]

I have several aquarium air pumps all hosed into a single line to my airbrush. That's what I use. It's rigged as all fuck, but it gets the job done, and more importantly, without getting any complaints from the neighbors... God, I wanna get moved back into a house so damn bad! My first models painted were a pair of N scale locomotives. The first is an EMD SD40-2 painted in "Dakota, Minnesota, & Eastern" blue and gold colors, decaled with the cab number 6367. DME had a track that ran from Winona, Minnesota to Rapid City South Dakota. The second is an Alco S2 painted in "Nekoosa Papers" Sky blue and yellow colors, decaled with the cab number 17. Nekoosa Paper hooked me up with some stuff once, so I'm gonna model their paper mill.

[@jakefoley9539]

I'm considering buying this Iwata Hi-Line HP-CH Gravity Feed Dual Action Airbrush. Anybody used it? Opinions? It looks pretty good but I'm no airbrush scientist.

[@ItsAGunpla]

I use it and love it

[@darkwilly90]

Why don't you ever put a description where we can find the item Wish I had the space to airbrush or the time

[@kyllerkill]

Does air compressor turning on really get on your nerves. I don’t even notice mine.

[@styffydawg]

Lol @ Fluffy.

[@DJRonnieG]

I think my tortoise wouldn't prefer the noise from from the slightly-louder California compressor.

[@19DESERTFOX91]

I got an air compressor ad when i clicked on the video. Skipped it soon as it allowed me to. 1:58 in oh! Thats the compressor in the ad lol. First time ive gotten an ad for a product im watching in review lol

[@jesse-got-dolphins-into-heaven]

i see the puppy

[@Adam-vc1xl]

I jumped straight to the bmw s1000rr of air brushes

[@harbl99]

I don't need an air compressor. I can barely handle paint on a brush, let alone with an airbrush. Huh? Why am I on amazon comparison shopping air tools? I'm as out of my depth here as a labrador in a jet fighter. Dammit Papa G! Joking aside: Good and useful video. Really demystified compressors for me.

[@grtech2011]

So I can use my 30gal Husky I use to work on my cars to paint my gunpla? If so that just saved this poor bastard some money 🤣

[@healingsoundscapes6285]

It’s a gundum?

[@EMTBonsai]

DiD that say it was on 1.0hp? A normal airbrush compressor is nearly double at 1.6hp maybe I'm working it out wrong though!? Must have a leak if your other on is switching on refilling all the time! It shouldn't do that! I discovered mine doing the same but it was the airflow control valve leaking air very slightly that caused it to kick in all the time an refil

[@phillipzan2005]

It's a gunpla be talking about pneumatic air tools while I'm over like bitch we in the era of electric tools now.

[@ItsAGunpla]

I admit the battery-powered ones are the better option these days, but I can also use a paint gun with this tank, so if I crash my bike again. It will be easy to fix her up.

[@phillipzan2005]

@@ItsAGunpla I know I was just giving ya a hard time.

[@UserUser-xe9kv]

Oi

[@CompetitionChris]

Are you the same guy who does it's a Gundam?

[@Greyhoundsniper]

He is

[@machete_metal6011]

Air for tires from fuel stations has always been free in Australia mate!

[@corbinbuesch289]

Ahh shit gundam didn't know you had a second nerdy channel! Bro you better be selling those things makin a buck... You got too much equipment not to be profiting off that.

[@m.p.3839]

You sound like that movie:....

[@RayFChung]

I hated looking for a compressor when I started painting. Everything else was kinda fun shopping around but the compressor like you said "feels like a necessary evil" that can get pretty pricey. edit: I'm also in an apartment so finding a decent one is a bitch