Looking for opinions on airbrush compressors. Until recently I've had to do my modeling in the garage and was using a 3 gallon compressor. It didn't matter that it was loud enough to wake the dead but it served it's purpose. I am finally setting up a spare bedroom to build in and wanted to get a nice airbrush and compressor. I've settled on the Iwata HP-CH for my next brush but am uncertain about a compressor. Of course I want a quiet one since I will be indoors but I'm also concerned that the majority of the compressors do not have a tank. As my skills develop and I do more intricate work I'm concerned about pulsation. Any opinions?

Grex AC1810. I got one the other day, love it. It is genuinely the sound level of a fridge motor.

Richard,
Thanks for the reply. I just checked the Grex out on their website. Not a bad price either. Other than the noise level my other concern was pulsation due to the lack of a tank. How is the Grex in that area?

I just bought this a Badger TC910 Aspire Pro Compressor. I love it.

I have the AS-186 from this supplier (mid-page):
http://web.t-online.hu/markor/airforceairbrush/airbrush_kompresszorok.htm

This is very silent and reliable. I am sure you can find an equivalent of this type in your region, I have seen it under many brand names.

GREX works for me.

alexwence

Best comp I have ever owned!
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Twin Cylinder and air tank built into frame.
Buy the best you can afford!

Since you already have a compressor I would suggest that you get an air pig. A cylindrical tank designed to hold compressed gas. You can fill it up with your already purchased compressor and take it where you need it. Can be a lot cheaper than another compressor. To get away from pulsations either you can get a regulator or an extra long hose between the compressor and the airbrush. It is the volume of air between you and the gun that will dampen the pulsations.

In a slightly different vein...I use a 15Lb cylinder of CO2 and a regulator. Totally silent, totally moisture free (a big concern in the humid south), and lasts for a very long time as long as you turn off the gas at the bottle after each use. Cost to refill...usually about 15 bucks.

I scavenged a small compressor that was used in an automatic door opener. I Bought a regulator, an inline water eliminator and a longish hose, as above.. the eliminator and the hose smooth out the pulsations pretty well, and at the same time removes moisture.

I bought an Iwata Revolution with a paint cup. works great. total cost less than $200 dollars Canadian, about 125 - 130 Pounds UK.

Door opener! Why didn't I think of that... Consarnit Richard you're making me kick myself.