Braddock Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hello everyone, I'm planning on buying a new air compressor (the Iwata power jet pro) with a storage tank, since the one I have now doesn't have one (the Revell gamma). Right now I use the Revell masterclass professional airbrush, but I wonder if there are connectors that can connect the Revell airbrush with the Iwata compressor. The reason is because my airhose is a small plastic hose with a crappy connector that keeps shooting loose. I'm kind of lost in the search and could not find info about this problem. All I can find is what they call adapter plugs with 1/4 and 1/8 measures. But I really don't know what all that means and which kind I have to buy for my airbrush. I like to have a bit more solid hose with solid connections that won't break loose al the time. Another problem is that I try to buy Iwata products from the Internet. But when I reach the checkout section to buy it, it gives me the message that this products are not delivered outside the UK. So than I try the Europe and Africa retailer section located in Italy. But there is no ad to cart or buy section, just info about the product and a list of retailers which i can't use If anyone can help me with this it would be a great help. Greets, Peter from the Netherlands Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Air-Craft Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 The Iwata has both 1/4" outlets & quick release outlets, if you wanted to continue using the Revell hose I imagine that your current hose adapter for the Revell compressor is 1/4" at the compressor end & would fit straight onto the Iwata compressor. Your airbrush is neither 1/8 or 1/4", it's a Badger specific thread at M5x0.45 (Badger supply Revell with their airbrushes). On the other hand, if you want to replace the hose as well, you could get a quick release hose & a Revell (Badger) quick release tail for your airbrush. like; If you are having difficulty getting one, we keep these in stock & already supply a few customers in your corner of the world......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Braddock Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Dear Jet Bomber Fan, Thanks for the reply. You are right about the hose and the 1/4 connector. This should fit onto the Iwata compressor. I do want to replace the hose, so the info about the quick release hose & a Revell (Badger) quick release tail is exactly what i needed. Thank you very much for this. To me it is a bit weird that Revell does not keep the standard measures with the connections like other brands do (1/4 and 1/8) and this is very confusing to me. I will have a look on the site and order the special connector for the Revell (Badger) connection. Greets, Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Air-Craft Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 To me it is a bit weird that Revell does not keep the standard measures with the connections like other brands do (1/4 and 1/8) and this is very confusing to me. Not certain on that one - either someone at Badger thought it was ideal size for airbrushing or it was done simply to tie up hose sales.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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