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Mikej2
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this airbrush has been stored away for maybe a decade or more (I really don't recall how long ago it was, a looooong time). It felt stiff as would be expected after sitting for so long, at least it was in the original box and not sitting loose with other stuff.
I got it mostly apart and was able to carefully clean some paint residue using a bit of water soaked paper towel. I don't recall what paint I last used, either acrylic or possibly Testors model paint. I'm pretty sure I cleaned this by at least running some thinner through it before storing it away. I didn't want to get too agressive toward the needle tip but the main part of the shaft feels smoother but still a bit gunky.
The air valve portion feels thick (for lack of a better term). I don't know if the core unscrews like a tire valve. I gave the knurled portion a firm attempted twist but stopped short of forcing it or messing up the knurl with my multitool pliers. I don't know if it needs a drop of oil or water, or just needs some use to get it limber again. It feels very sluggish when compared to my other airbrush.
I'm wondering if it would be worthwhile to pick up an airbrush cleaning kit, or if I need a new needle and/or tip nozzle, or if I just need to buy some paint and thinner and start practicing with it.
I did pick up an air hose today that will work with my little diaphram airpump so I can at least practice with this airbrush if I get it working well enough, otherwise I'll use my other one while I get this one sorted out.
I'll see if I can attach a pic
I got it mostly apart and was able to carefully clean some paint residue using a bit of water soaked paper towel. I don't recall what paint I last used, either acrylic or possibly Testors model paint. I'm pretty sure I cleaned this by at least running some thinner through it before storing it away. I didn't want to get too agressive toward the needle tip but the main part of the shaft feels smoother but still a bit gunky.
The air valve portion feels thick (for lack of a better term). I don't know if the core unscrews like a tire valve. I gave the knurled portion a firm attempted twist but stopped short of forcing it or messing up the knurl with my multitool pliers. I don't know if it needs a drop of oil or water, or just needs some use to get it limber again. It feels very sluggish when compared to my other airbrush.
I'm wondering if it would be worthwhile to pick up an airbrush cleaning kit, or if I need a new needle and/or tip nozzle, or if I just need to buy some paint and thinner and start practicing with it.
I did pick up an air hose today that will work with my little diaphram airpump so I can at least practice with this airbrush if I get it working well enough, otherwise I'll use my other one while I get this one sorted out.
I'll see if I can attach a pic