OH DEAR.........i bought the wrong airbrush......any advise??

As the "Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" says "DON'T PANIC".

While I'm not aware of the reasons Badger would market an airbrush specifically for taxidermy, I don't think you'll find that there is any difference in actual use. They do sell one for bakers that has a continuous airflow valve on it, but that's a 100 series dual action.

Check the blunt end of the needle. You'll find that there is a line or lines scored into the metal. One line is for the fine head/needle, two for medium and three for coarse. I expect you'll find that there is one line which means you have the fine head/needle. Make sure your paints are thinned appropriately and strained and enjoy. You can purchase a medium head/needle which is a bit more forgiving than the fine head is. I have the 200-20 detail with the medium head and it does 99% of what I need it to do. The coarse head/needle is designed for thicker paints, such as fabric painter would use.

I'm more concerned with the price you paid. Typically 200 series sell in the $50-75 range. Did you purchase a kit with additional pieces (hoses, paints etc.)?

I concur with Bill. It should be fine for model use. The fine head may be an issue with some paints, particularly metallics, which have a relatively coarse grain compared with non-metallic paints.

I too am concerned about the price - it seems way too high for a 200 series brush. Are you sure it's a 200GXF (single action) and not a 100GXF (double-action)?

Phil_H wrote:

I concur with Bill. It should be fine for model use. The fine head may be an issue with some paints, particularly metallics, which have a relatively coarse grain compared with non-metallic paints. I too am concerned about the price - it seems way too high for a 200 series brush. Are you sure it's a 200GXF (single action) and not a 100GXF (double-action)?

No need to worry. Ken knows what he is doing in pricing. Mike V and others spent tons of posts to help him find a Badger 200 under $50 shipped. He must mis-typed with a "1" added to the front of the prices by mistake.

I suspect that it should read:

Yesterday i received a Badger 200GXF instead of the listed 'G'.....and the booklet says its main use is for Taxidermy!!!

I don't think i'll go thru with the returning BS and just keep it.....i got it for $22 . much less than the listed $89. So yeah i'll keep it

I believe that Extra-fine, fine and medium nozzles from Badger are 0.35mm, 0.51mm and 0.75mm respectively. The GXF's 0.35mm nozzle should be ok for modeling in most cases. Just need to make sure that the paint is thinned properly.

Even if it is a 100GXF (which in itself is an odd name for a Badger product), a brand new 100G sells for $69-80 delivered at Dixie Art.

The airbrush MikeV recommended in the post you show (200GIL for $46) would have been a great choice. People shouldn't be put off by the "blemish/all sales final" warning. I bought a 100LG from the garage sale and the only "problem" with it is the word "Demo" engraved on one side of the body, and it came in a cardboard box instead of the plastic clamshell case it usually does.

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Hey, how'd that happen? When I first read Keilau's post it didn't have anything past "by mistake". No reference to altered pricing or a pic.

Ken, if you bought the airbrush for $22, you're a pretty sharp shopper!

KAYSEE88 wrote:

...Yesterday i received a Badger 200GXF instead of the listed 'G'...

What did you order?  If the seller made a mistake, contact the seller and see what it takes to return it.

It is 100% my spectculation that Ken made a "typo" in price. Who would have paid $122 when knowing that the airbrush could be had for less than $50. Ken, did you actually paid $122?

The main concern is that Badger no longer makes the 200GXF model and there is no listing for XF replacement needle and nozzle. Can he still get them when replacement are needed?

Well I think we need both Ken's (Kaysee88 and Schlotfeldt, owner of Badger) to clarify some things.

But, until they do, let's keep speculating, as it's kinda fun!

According to the Badger 2010 Price list still lists a Stock# 100-3 (GXF) UPC#0 4745910003 5 Desc. Gravity Fed Fine Head Airbrush Medium Cup (G Airbrush) List Price $122. This is their standard Fine head/needle, the one with only one line scribed on the blunt end of the airbrush.

They also show a Stock# 200-15 (M) UPC# 0 4745920015 5 Desc. Taxidermy Set (Medium Head) List Price $104. Which will have the needle with two lines scribed on the blunt end of the needle.

I've never heard of a Extra Fine head, and think that Badger's uneven nomenclature is throwing Keilau off.

I believe the only difference between the taxidermy set and the regular 200G is the taxidermy set is sold in a cardboard box.

So, Ken (Kaysee88) count the rings on the needle! It sounds like you have a 200G with Medium head, and you're good to go.

Though I still question the price. Where did you buy the airbrush?

Bgrigg wrote:

So, Ken (Kaysee88) count the rings on the needle! It sounds like you have a 200G with Medium head, and you're good to go.

That's exactly what you need to do, check the nozzle assembly and needle to see if they are fine, medium or large.  My 200G has the medium head and needle.  You will not be disappointed, its my go-to brush for details, touch ups, and small jobs.