ok I have this pancake compressor and would like to start airbrushing. It includes an air regulator.
Anything else I might need?
What kind of airbrush? Paasche's usually come with a 1/4" NPT adaptor; you can get one for a Badger at most art supply stores.
I can't tell what you've got for a regulator. Most airbrush painting is done in the 20-25 psi range. You need the capability to go down to around 12 psi for intense camouflage. Other than that you're good to go. You can shut the compressor off after it fills up the tank and spray away.
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The Keeper (of too much crap!)
A lot of us use a lot less pressure than that. I use about 10-12 for gloss, 15 for flats. I use a second regulator right at my bench. Coleman sells a dandy little regulator/filter for a reasonable price- found at many hardware stores (it has gauges too). I think it runs about twenty bucks.
Also, many hobby shops do carry those 1/4 to airbrush fitting adapters. Don
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