I read the instructions twice. Nowhere does it state how to change the pressure - the top just says "Push - Lock". I pushed. I twisted. It wouldn't move. I was on my way to get a pair of pliers to force the knob (figuring it was stuck), and decided to check YT first. And at 1:21 you say "Lift up - Turn - Push down". THANK YOU!!!!
Ta - the regulator lift and turn may be standard but that was not in the instructions in my box - and as first compressor I did not know the standard - so thank you as without this I wouldn’t be using it at all.
Wow this was just what I was looking for. I have recently bought this compresssor and a Badger Patriot 105 airbrush - and I simply cannot find out what hose and adapter I should use to connect the two. Can you help out? The screw thread on my airbrush is 4mm.
Hi. The easiest option is to purchase an adaptor kit like this one: KKmoon Professional 7pcs Airbrush Adaptor Kit, just search amazon for it. You can "stack" them to end up with the desired conversion. Hope this helps
I will get on that for you, as we still have it and it is still going strong. Part way through spraying a 3D printed Battlestar Galactica (black at the moment for light blocking, so several coats of white required).
Hi. Yes, no problem at all. Just keep an eye on your air pressure - if you do a lot of continuous spraying and the pressure drops to far it may spoil your work.
HI. Yes, its really simple (on/off switch and pressure regulator). The only thing to bear in mid is that you don't get the air hose (or airbrush) with it as there is no "standard" fitting. An airbrush fitting kit connector set is a must - unless you already have the correct hose. We have used it to spray a 1/72 model, both halves of Uss Voyager (once in black, once in silver and four times in white!) plus some other little jobs and so long as it not used constantly for hours at time it will be fine. You can then invest in a good airbrush, which is the important bit of the system. I use a Badger Universal - had it for about 10 years now, no problems. It is expensive but it works as a gravity feed (cup on top) or syphon (glass jar underneath). Hope this helps.
@@MutsuKazuma Hi. Ours does get warm but it has never cut out and we are in the region of 30 bodies painted. The range rovers have 4 coats of main colour - not all sprayed at the same time and they are large.
@@swiftdetecting Having a couple of the Fengda airbrushes (which are great value) I would say for ease go for the set, as you will have everything you need to get up and running.
I got this compressor for use with a small pressure pot for resin, but i'm having trouble finding connectors/ couplers in the right size, do you happen to have a link for some quick release couplers for this model?
Here is a link to a set of airbrush connectors which may allow you to "size up" to fit the garage style quick connectors - hope this helps: www.amazon.co.uk/KKmoon-Professional-Airbrush-Connector-Compressor/dp/B072XLQMKB/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=airbrush+connector&qid=1576678815&sr=8-8
Hiya i know this is late but im just getting back into miniatures and painting in general. I now want to give a go at spraying my bike frame, and i also have a small old radiator i want to base coat and air brush. Do you reckon this would do or do i need a bigger compressor/tank?
Hi. This would work as the unit charges the tank continuously until full pressure is achieved. It will however take a long time to spray if you are using an airbrush. Just let the unit cool when using it for prolonged periods.
How can you adjust the pressure? Just + and - doesn’t tell me how much pressure i am using... 😭 I‘d like to set it up to 2.5Bars with a 0.2 needle/nozzle... but it’s just guessing...
Hi. You need to adjust plus or minus until you get the desired reading on the gauge. I'm not sure what the min and max settings are but turn it all the way down with an empty tank, switch on and you should get below 2.5bar
@@ModelMarvels the reading stays the same all the time or better described it just goes from 4 bars to 3 bars and then the compressor starts again to fill it to 4bars, no readings for the airflow or working pressure... 😭
@@ModelMarvels i can turn it all way down and then i recognize it is a very low pressure... but after, let’s say a half turn, i couldn’t decide what pressure it has/is... i feal no difference... and the readings only show the max or stored pressure...
Hmm, just had a look. Ours, the button moves easily. It would probably be easiest to unscrew the trap from the compressor (when fully empty of air) and tipping it up to see if it will drain. You may need some ptfe tape to put around the thread when you reattach to give a good seal.
@@ModelMarvels My button moves. Like, i can press it in and stuff, the pool just wont drain though, maybe i need some air pressure first though, so i'll give that a shot. I'm new to all this so thanks for the reply
Hello Sir, i am searching for a miniature/scale model, i don't want to start collecting or playing tabletop, so i don't know what to search for or if there are even sellers for what i like... Mostly i am interested in Sci-Fi Models, or a mixture from Arachnids and Cyborgs or like Starshiptrooper Bugs or Tyranids... But they should be bigger than ... lets say "a fist" ... Any Tipps would be very appreciated! (Need sth. to start spraying now... :D )
Hi, have a look at Hobby Link Japan, lots of kits such as the following: www.hlj.com/1-35-scale-moderoid-votoms-x-obsolete-collaboration-model-rsc-armored-trooper-exoframe-gsc13921
It will cut off when it gets to a certain pressure - If you are worried, you can keep an eye on the built in pressure gauge! I'm still here so they must be fairly safe:-)
I read the instructions twice. Nowhere does it state how to change the pressure - the top just says "Push - Lock". I pushed. I twisted. It wouldn't move. I was on my way to get a pair of pliers to force the knob (figuring it was stuck), and decided to check YT first. And at 1:21 you say "Lift up - Turn - Push down". THANK YOU!!!!
You are most welcome. SOME stuff is well made in China but let down by the sheer lack of instructions!
Ta - the regulator lift and turn may be standard but that was not in the instructions in my box - and as first compressor I did not know the standard - so thank you as without this I wouldn’t be using it at all.
No problem. Glad you are up and running
Thanks for showing how loud or quiet it is.
You're welcome
Thanks very helpful video
Wow this was just what I was looking for. I have recently bought this compresssor and a Badger Patriot 105 airbrush - and I simply cannot find out what hose and adapter I should use to connect the two. Can you help out? The screw thread on my airbrush is 4mm.
Hi. The easiest option is to purchase an adaptor kit like this one: KKmoon Professional 7pcs Airbrush Adaptor Kit, just search amazon for it. You can "stack" them to end up with the desired conversion. Hope this helps
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May I ask do you still have and how well has it run of late please may I have on update Video please
I will get on that for you, as we still have it and it is still going strong. Part way through spraying a 3D printed Battlestar Galactica (black at the moment for light blocking, so several coats of white required).
@@ModelMarvels I will keep eye out for it
Can I use the airbrush while the tank fills up?
Hi. Yes, no problem at all. Just keep an eye on your air pressure - if you do a lot of continuous spraying and the pressure drops to far it may spoil your work.
@@ModelMarvels thanks a lot
Would you recommend this for a beginner ? 😊 👍
HI. Yes, its really simple (on/off switch and pressure regulator). The only thing to bear in mid is that you don't get the air hose (or airbrush) with it as there is no "standard" fitting. An airbrush fitting kit connector set is a must - unless you already have the correct hose. We have used it to spray a 1/72 model, both halves of Uss Voyager (once in black, once in silver and four times in white!) plus some other little jobs and so long as it not used constantly for hours at time it will be fine. You can then invest in a good airbrush, which is the important bit of the system. I use a Badger Universal - had it for about 10 years now, no problems. It is expensive but it works as a gravity feed (cup on top) or syphon (glass jar underneath). Hope this helps.
@@ModelMarvels Thank you very much for all this information my friend. I appreciate it. 😊👍👍
@@hollyhillrc 👍
@@ModelMarvels I wouldnt, mine overheats and turns off after 30 minutes of priming models
@@MutsuKazuma Hi. Ours does get warm but it has never cut out and we are in the region of 30 bodies painted. The range rovers have 4 coats of main colour - not all sprayed at the same time and they are large.
Fengda FD-186 or Fengda FD-186K ? or other cheaper one ?
We purchased just the compressor (FD-186) The FD-186K is for the complete compressor and airbrush set.
@@ModelMarvels ok would u go for FD-186 one then and which airbrush and lead?
@@swiftdetecting Having a couple of the Fengda airbrushes (which are great value) I would say for ease go for the set, as you will have everything you need to get up and running.
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I have a 2.5 gallon tank/pressure pot. Will this be able to get the pressure up to 40 psi quickly?
Hi. That's a really specific question! Sorry we can't help - we only use the compressor to run airbrushes.
what is the difference AS 186?
fd186 auto stops at 4 bar and can be adjusted toward o bar. AS186 is adjustable between 0 & 7 bar pressure
@@ModelMarvels so as186 is better
I got this compressor for use with a small pressure pot for resin, but i'm having trouble finding connectors/ couplers in the right size, do you happen to have a link for some quick release couplers for this model?
Here is a link to a set of airbrush connectors which may allow you to "size up" to fit the garage style quick connectors - hope this helps: www.amazon.co.uk/KKmoon-Professional-Airbrush-Connector-Compressor/dp/B072XLQMKB/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=airbrush+connector&qid=1576678815&sr=8-8
Hiya i know this is late but im just getting back into miniatures and painting in general. I now want to give a go at spraying my bike frame, and i also have a small old radiator i want to base coat and air brush. Do you reckon this would do or do i need a bigger compressor/tank?
Hi. This would work as the unit charges the tank continuously until full pressure is achieved. It will however take a long time to spray if you are using an airbrush. Just let the unit cool when using it for prolonged periods.
How can you adjust the pressure? Just + and - doesn’t tell me how much pressure i am using... 😭
I‘d like to set it up to 2.5Bars with a 0.2 needle/nozzle... but it’s just guessing...
Hi. You need to adjust plus or minus until you get the desired reading on the gauge. I'm not sure what the min and max settings are but turn it all the way down with an empty tank, switch on and you should get below 2.5bar
@@ModelMarvels the reading stays the same all the time or better described it just goes from 4 bars to 3 bars and then the compressor starts again to fill it to 4bars, no readings for the airflow or working pressure... 😭
@@ModelMarvels i can turn it all way down and then i recognize it is a very low pressure... but after, let’s say a half turn, i couldn’t decide what pressure it has/is... i feal no difference... and the readings only show the max or stored pressure...
I will fire ours up tomorrow and have a play about and come back to you
@@ModelMarvels That would be very nice, thank you for that!
Can you take the moisture trap off? Mine has a build up of moisture inside but wont drain when i press the button in
Hmm, just had a look. Ours, the button moves easily. It would probably be easiest to unscrew the trap from the compressor (when fully empty of air) and tipping it up to see if it will drain. You may need some ptfe tape to put around the thread when you reattach to give a good seal.
@@ModelMarvels My button moves. Like, i can press it in and stuff, the pool just wont drain though, maybe i need some air pressure first though, so i'll give that a shot. I'm new to all this so thanks for the reply
@@Okarine-n4h Let us all know how it goes; I'm sure others out there will wish to hear and will keep fingers crossed for you.
Hello can you tell me if the compressor will run directly from a 12 volt car battery?
HI. No it is wired for Uk mains power.
@@ModelMarvels Thanks,
Hello Sir, i am searching for a miniature/scale model, i don't want to start collecting or playing tabletop, so i don't know what to search for or if there are even sellers for what i like...
Mostly i am interested in Sci-Fi Models, or a mixture from Arachnids and Cyborgs or like Starshiptrooper Bugs or Tyranids... But they should be bigger than ... lets say "a fist" ...
Any Tipps would be very appreciated! (Need sth. to start spraying now... :D )
Hi, have a look at Hobby Link Japan, lots of kits such as the following: www.hlj.com/1-35-scale-moderoid-votoms-x-obsolete-collaboration-model-rsc-armored-trooper-exoframe-gsc13921
or like this: www.hlj.com/1-72-scale-combat-armors-max23-abitate-f44d-desert-gunner-fang-of-the-sun-dougram-max01231
@@ModelMarvels i will definitely check that site intensive! Thank you very very much 👍
Here is an example: images.app.goo.gl/vKgDjzPubuu27hiu8
How much volt is it
Hi. It is 220-240v. Hope this helps.
It's pretty loud
Depends what you compare it to! A garage compressor - much louder, a desk fan on full power - probably quieter.
I’m scared of this exploding
It will cut off when it gets to a certain pressure - If you are worried, you can keep an eye on the built in pressure gauge! I'm still here so they must be fairly safe:-)
Model Marvels thanks for your reply
Model Marvels my other question is how do I drain the water do I pull the red valve and then turn the cap on the bottom?
@@syncromash4543 No problem, happy to help.
@@syncromash4543 That's a good question. I will have a look and get back to you.