A reliable double-action airbrush for a newbie

Let's see...Iwata, Badger, Paasche or Grex are all excellent. I own Iwata, Paasche and Grex units...all meet my needs.

I like my Passche Talon a lot. I`ve had it about a year with no problems. Not the easiest to keep clean, but I like it better than my Testors Aztec. Paid $70 on sale from Chicago Airbrush supply. This price was brush only, I had the hose and moisture trap that fit from an old H-1 model.

There is a three brush comparison video on the Kit Maker Network. You may find this helpful.

Regards,

K. Weldon

I bought a Badger 155 2+ years ago.  Never had used an airbrush before.  Easy to use, pretty simple to clean and does a nice all around job for scale modeling applications.

Don

I bought a Badger 155 2+ years ago.  Never had used an airbrush before.  Easy to use, pretty simple to clean and does a nice all around job for scale modeling applications.

Don

total american patriot

I'd like to find a good reliable double action airbrush especially. Any suggestions?

How much you want to spend?

All the brands that Gerald suggested should work well and last long if taken care of properly. In term of reliable at the mid price range (<$90), two stand out:

(1)  Badger gives life time warranty for their AB and the customer service is legendary. Your name shake Badger Patriot 105 is a popular choice among modeler. See Don Wheeler's web site for more info. (Are you an American living in Canada?)

(2)  Iwata has a reputation of needle more resistant to bending. The Revolution HP-CR is a popular choice among modeler. For a little more (~$120), the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS has a finer nozzle and is easier to clean.

The above comments are by no mean imply that Badger needle is not durable nor Iwata customer service difficient. Besides, it is easy to find deep discount for the Badger or Iwata in the US. Not sure about the situation in Canada.

If money is no objection, the one that I would like to try the most myself is the Harder & Steenbeck Infinity Two-in-One Airbrush.  

Some good suggestions have already been given so all I can add is are you buying locally or through the mail? If locally then go look at them and see which one feels good to you. The feel of an airbrush is a preference thing and what one person likes another feels is too awkward or bulky. If you are going to buy online by a recommendation then ask yourself these things:

1) As Keilau asked above How much do you want to spend?

2) How are you planning on getting air to the airbrush?

3) What kind of modeling do you do?

Those will help out some in a selection of an airbrush.