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Paasche airbrush/compressor combo?

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  • Member since
    September 2004
  • From: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posted by mm23t on Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:00 PM
I use the Paasche H with a Iwata model IS800 compressor. This combination has work very well for me for several years. The ab has both a bottle and cup feed. The first few times I cleaned the brush, it took a little bit, but anymore, it very qiuck and easy. 

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  • Member since
    October 2009
Posted by kylewoody on Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:53 PM

Thanks guys!  I will keep researching as well.  I can't wait for Christmas!  I think this will help my modelling a lot.  This way, I won't have to go out onto the porch everytime to paint either...

Kyle

  • Member since
    April 2004
  • From: Windy city, US
Posted by keilau on Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:02 AM
 kylewoody wrote:

Anyways, I would like to finally jump on the bandwagon and get an airbrush here.  What do yall think of this set:  http://www.amazon.com/PAASCHE-AIRBRUSH-Quiet-BRUSH-COMPRESSOR/dp/B001CEEWX4/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I27DVT5KOBGIUE&colid=11159HHSA2BH2

 I know it's probably not top shelf, but the price is right and I can't spend too much money.  I would just like a reliable, decent little setup to start with.  As well, I've read up on single and double action airbrushes, and I just want a single action for my first.

Is it a good deal?

It is a good deal if that is what you want.

In this package, the Airbrush-Depot TC-20 compressor is a nice starter unit and better than most at similar price. I am not fond of the airbrush choice, a Paasche H. It is an external mix, single action airbrush. The Paasche H is fine for occasional modeler who uses it a few times a year. If you airbrush regularly, a better airbrush that is easier to clean will make the job much more enjoyable. It does not matter whether it is single or double action. Both work fine for modeling. I will strongly suggest getting an internal mix airbrush.

I used a Paasche H for many years, but never enjoy it because it is sort of difficult to clean and the control of paint is quite limited. You can do most anything for modeling with the H, but it is more difficult to adjust than, say, an gravit feed, internal mix airbrush. For the same price or just a little more, I will suggest the TC-20 compressor with a Master G-22 or G-23 airbrush. You can build up your skill much faster with these AB's.

http://www.amazon.com/CAKE-DECORATING-AIRBRUSH-Colors-Compressor/dp/B001ESKYTE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&m=A23ADOZFIJNPFB&s=generic&qid=1256792698&sr=1-3

http://www.tcpglobal.com/airbrushdepot/abdkitg233.aspx#tc20

This other cake decoration package is also quite good for modeling at a very low $129. The same compressor.

This Amazon seller, TCP Global, is a well established vendor of airbrush equipments and sells at Ebay as well as their own website.

  • Member since
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  • From: Neenah, WI
Posted by HawkeyeHobbies on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 3:02 PM
Sign - Ditto [#ditto] What he said. Though I do love the additional capability a double action can bring to the game.

Gerald "Hawkeye" Voigt

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"Its not the workbench that makes the model, it is the modeler at the workbench."

  • Member since
    October 2009
Posted by Jim_HCH on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:16 AM

That's a nice airbrush, which should be all you need for years. One of the best painters I've ever known uses a single action Paasche and has never felt the need to move to double-action. The real key with an airbrush, no matter which airbrush, is practice, practice, practice.

Good luck and have fun!

Jim C- Hill Country Hobby

JimC@hillcountryhobby.com

  • Member since
    October 2009
Paasche airbrush/compressor combo?
Posted by kylewoody on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:51 PM

Hey guys,

I've just started to model somewhat seriously here in the past couple years.  I've built a few models off and on now (dabbled in a bit of everything, 1/700 ship, couple of cars, aircraft, 1/35th armor).  I have been using Model Master paints brushed on for smaller details, and rattle cans of various brands for coverage. 

 Anyways, I would like to finally jump on the bandwagon and get an airbrush here.  What do yall think of this set:  http://www.amazon.com/PAASCHE-AIRBRUSH-Quiet-BRUSH-COMPRESSOR/dp/B001CEEWX4/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I27DVT5KOBGIUE&colid=11159HHSA2BH2

 I know it's probably not top shelf, but the price is right and I can't spend too much money.  I would just like a reliable, decent little setup to start with.  As well, I've read up on single and double action airbrushes, and I just want a single action for my first.

Is it a good deal?

 Thanks!
Kyle

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