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I just put a bid in on ebay for an Aztek A4709. I was wondering if that would be an okay airbrush for a person new to airbrushing models. It was not expensive (that's why I bid on it---I'm a college kid!) Now, If I win the auction and I get the airbrush, I must then find a compressor correct? Any tips or suggestions on what to look for in a compressor? If anyone knows of any used ones that they want to get rid of let me know!

- Jason

best bet for a compressor, go to your local hardware store, look for one with a tank. i picked mine up for 79.99 over at home depot with a 3 gall. tank, much much cheaper than getting one that has the word "hobby" in it. it comes with a pressure regulator and even better, i can use it to fill my tires on the cars when they get low.

You might also want to look into a CO2 tank, you can rent them from a welder supply and refill is about 15-20$ U.S. The best part about it is it is totally silent and there is no moisture to worry about.
Regards,
Robert

What he said...
My first compressor was a shop model without a storage tank, so it ran all the time and was VERY loud.

I just switched to a CO2 tank, dual guage regulator (one for tank pressure and one for outlet line ) , 20 lb tank (about the size of a scuba tank), and a $3 fitting to match up regulator to airbrush hose. Total price about US$180 with a full tank of gas.
Refills are about US$20.
I already had an airbrush hose and telfon tape.

Technically I own the tank, but like BBQ grill propane tanks, I return it empty for a full replacement and I do not have to pay for the hydro testing.

I've painted something most every day this summer and have not made a dent in the 800lb psi tank pressure guage. But I do shut it completely off and bleed the line after each use. I'm told they might leak a bit if I left the tank 'on'

Silent, dry, constant pressure.. I love it. I wish I'd switched sooner.

Mike

Whatever you do, never, ever ever ever ever ever ever ever (not enough evers) Get the small tanks that testors and other companies sell, the look like a bargain, but they end up costing you a fortune, as they run out fast.I use a Binks compressor (it needs a water trap, moisture coming out in big burst every now and then is annoying.) but, if I had a choise, I would go with the tanks they were talking about, it sounds like a great deal.