Fine lines from a Badger 360

David,  the Crescendo needle is a larger diameter than the 360 needle, so I don't think you can interchange them, someone may have given you a bum steer on that.  I think the Badger Hybrid parts can be put in the 155 and 360 to have a finer needle/nozzle configuration on those guns.

Thanks for the replies.  The day after I posted the question I finally had a chance to play with the airbrush and practice (wife away, kids at school AND a day off....all at the same time!!).  I can fall on my sword and admit to the problem being nothing more than technique, although I am keen on that regulator from ebay. 

 Thanks for taking the time to provide your advice.

The Badger airbrushes have 3 sizes of nozzle/needle set according to some Badger dealer web sites.

Fine (F) - pencil line to 2" spray pattern.

Medium (M) - 1/32" to 21/2" spray pattern.

Heavy (H) - 1/16" to 3" spray pattern

You may want to check which is on your 360. However, 1/4" minimum seemed to indicate that your AB may be clogged and needs a good cleaning.

 

Hello,

I'm not a pro when it comes to air brushes, but I've got a little time as a novice with a 360.     See my post about my 155 (same as 360)  /forums/881031/ShowPost.aspx  See what the pros say to do...

As far as the pressure issue, I purchased a regulator on ebay that is designed for precise control between 5 - 30 psi.  I put it on my sears compressor and now its much easier to control the output. (I got two regulators for $9, so keep your eyes open.)   Without that finer control of the new regulator, brushing was a pain. The normal stock compressor regulator will not hold a steady output at the lower psi's.  

Again, please reference the NOVICE caveat at the beginning of my post.

I'm able to get ~1/8" lines with the stock 360 setup.  When I purchased the 360 at the Badger Garage Sale, I was told by Badger that you can put the Cresendo 175 fine needle, tip regulator combo in the 360.  That should knock the lines down a bit smaller. 

 Just my .02 cents...

Cheers

David