Global Scale Modeller

So i have been using for some 3 years now this mask:



The 3M 4279

It's a no maintnance mask, so i wonder when i should replace it.

i have seen some modellers use masks with replacable filters so i'm wondering if thats a better alternative.

i use mainly acrilics (vallejo for the time being) but as i am asmathic i can be too carefull of what i breathe in.

So what do you guys recomend for airbrishing masks? How long do you keep the filters and such?

Most of these types come with a recommended use and replacement lifespan.
Typical is about 3-6 months depending on what you're spraying, filtering through it, this will assume moderate daily use also, so assume say 3 months for daily heavy use and 6 for irregular, using acrylics, if water based like vallejo etc you should be ok for quite a bit longer, alcohol based ones maybe a little longer that 6 months all in BUT if you can smell or taste what you're spraying then it's way past its usefulness and needs replacement.
I use one with replaceable canisters and personally think they're a good idea but then mine has a removable and washable face seal portion too so it's about balancing the cost of the unit and replacement fioters against a complete replaceable unit like yours and see if it's more cost effective for you.

it smells a lot of window cleaner that for sometime i used to clean my airbrush

I bought one of these for $30.00.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000 ... UTF8&psc=1

Works real well and should last a long time. It comes with four filters, two for each side. I just stack them on top of one another and can't smell a thing. I went with a Medium size as its better to be too small than too big. Fits snugly and am glad I bought it.

hoo that seems nice.

il look into it tnx!

Highly recommended https://www.air-craft.net/acatalog/3M-7 ... tml#SID=23

that seems perfect Paul!

tnx!

The wookie mask has some unique features such as
comfort
positive air pressure
warmth
full eye protection and the ability to scare the bejezz's out of the SWMBO

[url=https://flic.kr/p/YEwQjv]

well my SWMBO already thinks i'm crazy and mentally aged 11 or something but this mask is going a bit overboard

seems confy for WWI trench warfare though.