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----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Thompson
To: Michael Thompson
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 3:15 PM
Subject: Air Brush tutorial

Additional items that go along with the Air Brush.
(1.) A couple of cans and an assortment of Brush bottles or cups for distilled water and cleaning solutions depending on whether you are using acrylic,(water based) or solvent based paints.

I find Q-tips and pipe cleaners, with a lot of paper towels, a neccessity for cleaning. Even using acrylic paints, I find a brush cleaner solvent very useful.

Air brush thinner may also be necessary.


(2.) I use a Quick-tach hose coupling system which allows for the use of the air brush top, Air nozzle middle, or a tire fill chuck bottom.




(3.) A small water seperator installed in the air hose line ahead of the air brush. Humidity here in Pennsylvania quickly gets to the air brush with out this item




(4.) A slop bucket. Any bucket with a little oil dry or cat litter in the bottom. I usually start painting here just to be sure things are working right and clean the brush here after I'm done.


(5.) An open space to work with good lighting. Note that this picture shows a roll of paper towels, very important. Adequate ventilation is also a good idea.


(6.) A brush holder. Most brushes will need some type of holder. This holder was fabricated from #10 solid copper wire.


(7.) This is a Badger 150 brush with my favorite 1/2 oz paint bottle



(8.) Air compressor with a good regulator.
A small compressor that will operate an air brush.

A larger multi-function air compressor.


This is a picture of a small air regulator. The gauge to the bottom left is tank pressure and the small gauge to the upper right is the hose pressure. the knob at the bottom adjust the air pressure. Out is less pressure, in is more pressure.


(9.) I also have a second larger water seperator install at the air compressor.

(10.) Air hose to hook it all together.


This was added as part of the safety discussion.

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Originally posted by OntarioRailFan:
I've got a good paint booth vented directly outside. I also use ONLY water based paint. Though I have not used a respirator. Is this something I should add before I start my next round of painting????

YES
From my shelf, what is written on the bottles.
Badger Modelflex acrylic paint Non-toxic. Keep out of the reach of children. If ingested do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.

Polyscale acrylic model RR paint Non-toxic. Contains Isobutanol and DPNB. Causes eye irritation. Avoid eye contact. First Aid: For eye contact flush immediately with plenty of water. Not intended for use by children

Polyscale acrylic thinner No caution listed.

Polyscale acrylic cleaner May irritate eyes Do not get in eyes. Do not take internally. Close container after each use. Keep out of reach of children. First aid treatment : Contains gylcol ethers. If swallowed call a physician or poison control center immediately. In case of eye contact, flush with plenty of water.

Weaver ScalecoatI Paint Danger Flammable Harmful or fatal if swallowed vapor harmful Read addional caution on back of label.
Contains Zylene, Benzene, Butanone Oxime, and Petroleum Distillates that may be harmful if misused. Read caution on individual containers carefully. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Call Physician immediately. Vapor harmful, May be harmful by breathing vapor. Use proper ventilation. When using,do not eat, drink, or smoke. Wash hands immediately after use. Avoid skin contact. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Do not use on interior surfaces. For use on model train cars and hobby related models only. FIRST AID: In case of eye contact thoroughly flush with water for 15 minutes and get medical attention. For skin contact wash thoroughly with soap and water. In case of respiratory difficulty, provide fresh air and call physician. Call 1 800 424 9300 for more health information FLAMABLE: Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of Californina to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. (Ya, that's all on that one ounce bottle of paint).

Floquil Railroad Colors For Emergency Health Information call 1 800 962 1253. Contains petroleum distillates. Vapor Harmful Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Causes eye and skin irritation. To avoid breathin vapors and spray mist, open windows and doors to ensure fresh aire entry during application and drying. If you experience eye watering, headaches, or dizziness, increase fresh air or wear respiratory protection. Close container after each use. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WARNING this product contains chemicals know to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. FIRST AID: If swallowed. Do not induce vomiting. Call physcian immediately. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Floquil air brush thinner CONTENTS AND FUMES MAY CATCH FIRE. CONTENTS HARMFUL. MAY IRRITATE EYES AND SKIN. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Vapors may ignite explosively. vapors harmful. May affect the brain and nervous system. causing dizziness, headache, or nausea. Causes eye, skin, nose, and throat irritation. Keep away from heat and flame. Avoid eye contact. Avoid breathing vapors and spray mist. Use only in well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. Intentional misuse by deliberate concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal.
FIRST AID: Contains petroleum distillates and n-propoxypropanol. In case of eye contact, flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. If swallowd call physician ofr Poison Control Center immediately. If inhaled, seek fresh air. If on skin, rinse well with water.

There are a lot of other chemicals on the shelf. All with some kind of a caution.

IMO At the bare minimum even using acrylic, water clean up, paints adequate ventalition should be provided. This was part of a larger discussion at the time that moved toward full face protection,(eyes),and a filtering system that pulls or inhibits breathing any of the chemicals present. There has also been several threads on model spray paint booths. Spray Booth currently on the 2 Rail Forum.

My respirator, available at most auto parts stores, the two (2) organic cartridge filters can be replaced.

Mike

Hopefully that gets you up and running.
Best wishes on your project.
Mike CT

That was a great description of the entire setup. I have a 35 year old Badger diaphragm compressor with a water separator, but you can't adjust air pressure. I'm thinking that this year might be the time to get a compressor with a reservoir that will allow that.

As for Badger. I had a 25 year-old XF150 that had seen better days. They have a lifetime warranty. For the price of shipping, they rebuilt the entire brush for no charge, this included new nozzle, seals, needle. Basically an entirely new air brush. I would highly recommend Badger. I also believe they're still made here in the USA. 

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That was a great description of the entire setup. I have a 35 year old Badger diaphragm compressor with a water separator, but you can't adjust air pressure. I'm thinking that this year might be the time to get a compressor with a reservoir that will allow that.

How about adding a regulator to your existing compressor?

Without a reservoir I'm not sure how effective it would be. The compressor has an automatic pressure switch, but when spraying continuously, the compressor runs continuously.