Kompresor AS-189 Fengda

Fengda AS-189 airbrush compressor

The AS-189 is a compressor on its own for airbrush work, in other words a source of air without a gun. It is the choice for anyone who already owns an airbrush and needs a steady, quiet and clean supply of air for it. An airbrush, a hose and adapters are easy to add.

Why a compressor rather than cans of air

A good spray pattern stands or falls on even pressure. Cans of compressed air cool down during spraying, their pressure fluctuates and they empty quickly, so the result is unpredictable. A compressor delivers air continuously and steadily, so the paint leaves the gun the same way all the time. What to look at on the AS-189:

• Air tank — the air is stored in the tank, so the compressor only cuts in from time to time. Running is quieter and, above all, free of pulsing, so the paint does not throb as it is sprayed.
• Water trap with a filter — it catches condensed moisture, so that no drop of water that would ruin the spray gets into the hose and into the paint.
• Pressure regulation with a gauge — you set the pressure to suit the paint and your style of work and keep checking it on the dial.
• Automatic cut-in and cut-out — the switch shuts the compressor down once the pressure is reached and starts it again when it drops, which spares the motor.

Who the compressor is for

• Modelers who already own an airbrush and want a proper source of air for it.
• Those moving from cans to a workshop solution with a tank.
• Painters of models, figures and RC bodies who need steady pressure.

Stand the compressor on a firm base and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Before connecting it, check that the threads are compatible with your hose and gun.