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Good airbrush to buy, getting back into modeling.

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  • Member since
    July 2009
Good airbrush to buy, getting back into modeling.
Posted by hawkhero on Thursday, July 23, 2009 12:50 PM

Hi, I am looking at getting a good airbrush. I've been out of the hobby foe 10 years. I had a Badger 350 but would like to get something better. Anyone use the Badger ANTHEM Model 155? I do have a nice Badger compressor with air regulator/water trap. I would like to get a internal mix that is easy to clean. Like to keep it under a $100 if I can. My main projects will be 1/48 scale helicopters and some Apollo spacecraft. Thanks for any input,

Greg

  • Member since
    October 2008
  • From: Fullerton, Calif.
Posted by Don Wheeler on Thursday, July 23, 2009 3:31 PM

There is a lot of information about the Badger 155 on my website.

 Don

https://sites.google.com/site/donsairbrushtips/home

A collection of airbrush tips and reviews

Also an Amazon E-book and paperback of tips.

  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: sparks, nevada
Posted by Bioya on Friday, July 24, 2009 11:54 AM

I have a Badger 200, a 150 and a 100G Large Cup. Badger's service is unbelievable. If you have a problem, send it in (costs $7.80 UPS), they will clean, repair the air brush and send it back to you at no cost - unless you broke or lost something. Total turn around time has been less than 14 days from me shipping to its return.

I would suggest you see what they have thru their Garage Sale. I bought my 100G with medium tip for less than $50.00 including S & H. Call Deano @ 1-800-247-2787 extension *207 and ask what is available.

Most everything Badger sells in Made in America and their service is unbelievable. My son sent in his Iwata for repair. 6 weeks and a charge of $73.00 later he had it back. My 150 will do everything his $125.00 Iwata will do. I'm Badger customer for life.

  • Member since
    July 2009
Posted by hawkhero on Saturday, July 25, 2009 6:09 PM
I got a bid on Ebay for a new Badger 155. I'll find out Sunday night if I win it!
  • Member since
    April 2004
  • From: Windy city, US
Posted by keilau on Sunday, July 26, 2009 10:18 AM

 hawkhero wrote:
I got a bid on Ebay for a new Badger 155. I'll find out Sunday night if I win it!

If not, there is another option in early August, the Badger 105 "Patriot" airbursh. According to Jon Bius, it is a gravity feed 155 with parts interchangability.

  • Member since
    March 2008
  • From: Steilacoom, Washington
Posted by Killjoy on Saturday, August 8, 2009 10:09 PM
Anyone seen this for sale yet?  None of my usual online sites have anything!  Not coast airbrush, chicago, wyn wyn, nothing.  Found 1 on evilbay, guy seemed a bit sketchy and he directly copied agape model's review in the product description.

A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."

  • Member since
    October 2003
  • From: Southern California
Posted by ModelNerd on Saturday, August 8, 2009 10:45 PM

I just picked this one up at Harbor Freight:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95810

This is a dual-action brush, patterned after an Iwata. It kicks butt, and the quality is good. Possibly the best $15 I've ever spent.

Be sure to get the hose, too:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95813

- Mark

jwb
  • Member since
    February 2006
  • From: Parkton, NC
Posted by jwb on Sunday, August 9, 2009 3:47 PM
 keilau wrote:

 hawkhero wrote:
I got a bid on Ebay for a new Badger 155. I'll find out Sunday night if I win it!

If not, there is another option in early August, the Badger 105 "Patriot" airbursh. According to Jon Bius, it is a gravity feed 155 with parts interchangability.

I'm loving that airbrush! Big Smile [:D]

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

  • Member since
    September 2007
  • From: Crystal Lake, IL
Posted by firesmacker on Sunday, August 9, 2009 4:24 PM

You can also go to the Badger website and hit up the Garage Sale. You can get the 360, my personal workhorse, for 79 bucks. Includes the airhose some bottles and other goodies.

Regards,

Jeff

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