Model Boat Mayhem
Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: BarryM on September 14, 2012, 02:14:15 pm
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Does anybody have any info on the performance of the airbrush/compressor sets on offer at Lidl from 24th September for £39.99?
Barry M
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have you got a link for that...?
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http://www.lidl-pageflip.com/uk.html?kid=4UP4tz
I think this is it DG
Ned
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Flip to page 7 and that's the one.
Barry M
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Does anybody have any info on the performance of the airbrush/compressor sets on offer at Lidl from 24th September for £39.99?
I'll tell you next Thursday :-))
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If it's new on the market I don't think we will have any reports on it's performance.
Having said that, most of the tools they sell are value for money.
I have a multitool three years old and still going strong.
The tools come into the shops at regular intervals so the airbrush might have been on sale
in the past. Just have to see if any member has bought one.
Ned
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Compressor looks OK - airbrush looks a little simple...
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186 viewings on the Forum. Is Lidl in for a rush?
Barry M
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you better believe it---first thing thursday morning
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Cool Your Jets Guys, It's just like seeing the kids getting all excited before Christmas! %%
The date on page 7 of the Lidl brochure says Monday 24th Sept, not Thursday.
Andy
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Perhaps CF-FZG is in a different time zone? %)
Barry M
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Perhaps CF-FZG is in a different time zone? %)
Just a different planet :embarrassed:
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Just a different planet :embarrassed:
And here am I thinking Martin was in charge when in fact its a Martian O0 O0 O0 %% %% {-) {-) {-)
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What did you expect? We had R2-D2, then 3-CPO and then CF-FZG. Probably Martin is MA-TNZ on his home planet.
Barry M
PS. Weather's fine here today on Alpha Centauri. 8)
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What did you expect? We had R2-D2, then 3-CPO and then CF-FZG. Probably Martin is MA-TNZ on his home planet.
Barry M
PS. Weather's fine here today on Alpha Centauri. 8)
But is a storm now brewing.
Must hurry to take refuge in man cave till storm passes.
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Probably Martin is MA-TNZ on his home planet.
Barry M
PS. Weather's fine here today on Alpha Centauri. 8)
OK, who's been talking?! <*<
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OK, who's been talking?! <*<
Everybody.
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Any reviews on these airbrush compressors thingys yet?
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Just been to Lidl's site and I will be queuing up on MONDAY (!) morning. Noticed an 'add to shopping list' command whilst there, so thought I would try and get one step ahead and book one. After filling in local shop etc, nothing appears to have happened except it showed I had one item on my shopping list. I don't think it actually means anything, or am I missing something obvious ? Wouldn't be the first time ! %%
Mike
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Aw Naw, R2-D2, 3CPO, CF-FZG, MA-TNZ and now F4TCT. Are there no ordinary two-headed humanoids out there?
Regards,
HADK SUPR
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Aw Naw, R2-D2, 3CPO, CF-FZG, MA-TNZ and now F4TCT. Are there no ordinary two-headed humanoids out there?
Might be. Maybe there are, and maybe there aren't. Who wants to know...?
DG
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I got one this morning. Local store only had three, and two were sold by five past eight. I have tried it with water and with my Aztek air brush and first impressions are good. There is a slight pulsing as it has no reservoir, but looks very good value for money. Also has 3 yesr warranty.
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all my stores round oldham sold out first thing didnt get one
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Got mine - one of only three in store - will try later but first impressions of build quality are good.
Barry M
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frend got one but the blow gun is faulty took in back to store to swop none left he say missing a oring so just blowing all time
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frend got one but the blow gun is faulty took in back to store to swop none left he say missing a oring so just blowing all time
That's not a fault. Read the instructions and it tells you the blow gun lets air through all the time and increases when the trigger is pulled.
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There is also a permanent bleed-off when the spray gun is used. This is part of the design and not a fault.
Barry M
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If you have an airbrush something like this is invaluable
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320894670479?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 *
No connection to the seller other than a happy customer
*Other Ultrasonic cleaners are available from other retailers
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Several members said they were buying one but nobody has commented on what they got. Thus, for those who missed out, here goes.
The whole set costs a penny shy of £40 and perhaps the first question is what do you expect to get for that sort of money? If you want to customise your Ford GT Thunderbox with stallions and improbably endowed young ladies, then forget it. If you want continuously variable spray lines of great precision, then you’ve wasted your money. Go away, have a reality check and pay twice as much and the rest.
If you want a system for spraying hulls and accommodation blocks that gives very even, very acceptable, results then, in my opinion and based on my results, you have made a good, low-cost, investment.
What you get for your money is a compressor, airbrush & hose, a generous set of six acrylic paints in assorted colours and brush cleaner. To this is added an air-gun & hose with a set of turned brass adaptors for inflating balls, airbeds, tyres etc. See? You’re not just getting an airbrush set.
Oh yes – you’re also getting a 3 year warranty which increases my faith in the quality of the set and, in general, the standard of manufacture appears good.
As already noted, because there is no air reservoir, the compressor needs a continuous air bleed-off whether airbrush or air-gun is in use. Don’t believe me – read the Instructions; those things which for some people are always the last point of reference. Block the bleed and your compressor will sulk, make noises of protest and then the cut-out will operate. Be nice to it, read the Instructions and your day will be much happier.
I have tried spraying acrylics and thinned enamels and obtained good results with both. Lacquers are next to be tried.
Right; those are the ‘pros’ – what about the ‘cons’? Long term use may throw up more gripes but so far I have only found two.
Firstly, the compressor power cable is far too short at only 2’ (600mm) long. I have not found any way of using it without fitting an extension cable. Why the manufacturers are so niggardly in this respect I can’t imagine.
Secondly, the compressor, while acceptably quiet, does suffer from vibration which coupled with rather cheap-looking rubber feet, means that it wants to go walkies around the workbench. Some way of restraining it is needed to stop the whole caboodle disappearing over the edge of the workbench, probably taking the airbrush with it and impacting on the unforgiving concrete floor.
Barry M
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Tried three Lidl's just after lunch-time on release day, and also spoke to their customer services dept. Seems as though all the punters had been tipped off by alerts and reminder notices on various Forums! :-)
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Excellent review Barry, thanks. :-))
Don't worry adross, they'll start appearing on ebay soon...... for twice the price!
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I was going to do 'numan's' mate a favour, and offer him a tenner for his faulty one! :-))
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Of course, if you want a REALLY cheap airbrush compressor - WITH a reservoir... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Air-Brush-Compressor-Ideal-for-small-jobs-/290776977077?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item43b3a88eb5 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Air-Brush-Compressor-Ideal-for-small-jobs-/290776977077?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item43b3a88eb5) :D :D
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Thanks matey, but I think I may pass on that - I'm dubious of all this fangled wireless technology! {-)
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Hi have bought one of these not tried it but found problems in trying to fit it to my existing fittings. Does anybody know what thread they use as the standard one does not work.
John
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what airbrush is it?
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Hi sorry not the air brush the air blower and the threads on the unit.
John
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I dont know but they could either be metric or imperial fittings, same with your airbrush
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lidl has a airbrush set coming soon has anyone got one or do you think it wood be anygood for spraying
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Is this the same model?
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,39542.msg397560.html#msg397560
Barry M
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