REVIEW
Model Expo Portable Spray Booth
England - North West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, January 08, 2010 - 11:38 PM UTC
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And what about the UK? Any chance we'll see it with a 240v motor? (Hope Model Expo are reading this thread!!!)
Tom
Yes the ones we sell at 240v rated.
We have these on pre order with another delivery coming mid Feb so get one whilst you can!!!
Paul
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Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 11:36 AM UTC
Many thanks for the review.
I have tried 2 times to built my own (over $200 of material), but this is a must!!!
I've just order mine. Even with the shipping (USA to CANADA) at $40 it still is affordable.
Thanks again.
Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 11:41 AM UTC
You're welcome Paul, after having mine a while I love it and I'd never use anything else. It's a great booth and a great value, and you can stick it in a drawer when you're not using it!
Best,
Matt
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Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010 - 04:34 AM UTC
Just receive the Spray Booth... Perfect!
On a sade side, I found out a store in Montreal who is carrying the spray booth.
www.udisco.com. Price tag $160.00CAN.
I would have save $20CAN. No big deals, but for other montrealers, it's a good thing to know that this small and effective portable spray booth is available.
North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010 - 05:04 AM UTC
Great Review! Just what I was looking for, it will work fine for me. Thanks, milvehfan
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 - 01:15 AM UTC
Nice one Matt,mine arrived today
Andy
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Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Monday, March 29, 2010 - 06:42 AM UTC
Andy,
I'm glad my review led you to a product that you're glad you bought. Enjoy it!
Best,
Matt
SSG, INF, USA (Ret.)
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United States
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Posted: Sunday, June 06, 2010 - 01:36 AM UTC
I am about to order one of these compact spray booths from Model Expo. I found an item in Lowes stores called a 4" diameter Dryer Draft Blocker ($3.97) which seems ideal for connecting a 4" dryer exhaust to the back of this booth. It is a 5" x 5" square flat plastic piece with 4" flanges on both sides, adjustable screw slots, and a plastic flapper in the middle. If you cut off one of the flanges with a razor saw and remove the flapper, it looks like it will fit perfectly. You could also use a second piece to attach the hose to a board placed in your window to exhaust the fumes. Home Depot has a similar item for $2 more.
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Friday, August 06, 2010 - 08:48 AM UTC
Of note, apparently Model Expo has also decided that it is worth more. It's now listed at $199.99, but with 0 in stock and an expected arrival date of about a week ago.
If you search for the model number though, you can find it elsewhere online for cheaper.
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California, United States
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Posted: Friday, August 06, 2010 - 09:35 AM UTC
In the US, MegaHobby has it for $150:
http://www.megahobby.com/portablecompactsprayboothwithturntableandfan.aspx Starship Modeler has
an article on building a spray booth out of a large plastic tub. the article also shows how to make an indoor filter out of a 5 gal. can.
The portable spray booth (possibly with a stronger fan) could be attached to the indoor filter for those who lack easy access to a window in their spray area.
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 05:53 AM UTC
I can only confirm the excellent review that Tom carried out, as I have been using one of these for some months now and find it to be excellent value and effective to use. Best of all the spare filter pads are really reasonably priced at £5 in the UK.
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 09:38 AM UTC
I too bought one several months ago, and I can't think how I sprayed without it - you won't regret buying one at all.
(Now I just need more time to use it...)
Tom
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 31, 2010 - 02:21 AM UTC
Looks like price went up to 199 and they are not showing them in stock at the model expo site. The size appears to have changed as well.
Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 31, 2010 - 04:17 AM UTC
Yep, the price went up to $199, but it's still the same size. The same booth is on sale for $150 at
Mega Hobby Best,
Matt
SSG, INF, USA (Ret.)
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Ohio, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 08:35 AM UTC
I found
this booth on Amazon. It appears to be the same booth reviewed here, except with an added air hose and all for $80. The pictures are practically identical to those in the review here...anyone know what the deal is? I'd really like to be able to spray year-round (Cleveland winters are not ideal for spraying in the garage...)
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 08:42 AM UTC
Certainly looks the same except the hose. I have the standard one and I'm quite happy with it.
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Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 04:03 PM UTC
Robby, I had a look at the booth you linked to offered on Amazon. It IS the exact same booth I bought, right down to the stickers that come on the front. I also checked the Model Expo site - they still price this booth at $199.99, it's still out of stock, and they now carry the exact same exhaust hose as a separate item for $32.99.
So, since Best Choice Products is selling both together on Amazon for $79.99, I STRONGLY advise you and all others who read this to JUMP ON THIS DEAL RIGHT NOW.
In fact, I'm going to put up a separate post on this and I might buy another one myself. Great find Robby, thank you!
Best,
Matt
SSG, INF, USA (Ret.)
"I am waiting for the tanks, and the Americans."
General Philippe Petain, September 1917
Ohio, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 06:14 PM UTC
Glad I could help the community out! I just hope you all don't buy them up before I can get my hands on one
Maryland, United States
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Posted: Friday, December 23, 2011 - 04:54 AM UTC
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Robby, I had a look at the booth you linked to offered on Amazon. It IS the exact same booth I bought, right down to the stickers that come on the front. I also checked the Model Expo site - they still price this booth at $199.99, it's still out of stock, and they now carry the exact same exhaust hose as a separate item for $32.99.
So, since Best Choice Products is selling both together on Amazon for $79.99, I STRONGLY advise you and all others who read this to JUMP ON THIS DEAL RIGHT NOW.
In fact, I'm going to put up a separate post on this and I might buy another one myself. Great find Robby, thank you!
I just DID!! Man, I wasn't supposed to buy anymore 'modeling' things this months but I simply just could NOT pass this up!
Thanks for the heads up Robby!
Rob
Iowa, United States
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Posted: Friday, December 28, 2012 - 09:55 AM UTC
I know this review is an old one,however, I just purchased this exact product from Amazon.com for $80 with the ducting and exhaust attachment that fits in window.
Model Expo and Pasche puts their name on it and the price goes up $40 and you do not get the attachments. On the same Amazon site you can see the same pic for the Pasche model. Search under portable spray booth.
Just sayin
Florida, United States
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Posted: Friday, December 28, 2012 - 10:46 AM UTC
I just order one from Amazon for $86 including S&H. Awesome!!
