Opinions on Tamiya Super Fine HG Airbrushes

jpmelchor

Member since
May 2003

Opinions on Tamiya Super Fine HG Airbrushes

Posted by jpmelchor on Friday, January 16, 2004 3:21 AM

Hi Everyone!

I'm looking to buy a new airbrush. Ive been using a Paasche H and Badger 150 for many years. I model primarily aircraft and use mostly acrylics (Tamiya &Gunze) and gunze sangyo laquers. On rare times I use enamels.

I've heard the Tamiya brushes can do fine lines up to .18mm. Has anyone had any experience with this brush?

I have also read many of the threads on the diff airbrushes and am very confused. Does anyone know of a website that works like an un-biased consumer report on airbrushes?

I am also open to other brands if anyone would like to give their recommendations. Many thanks!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 3:44 AM

Welcome to the forum.

I have used the Tamiya airbrushes and they are good ones, objective reviews for airbrushes i think don't exist. Big Smile [:D]

BTW, they are repackaged(new name engraved) and you can find them under a few different brand names.

Get an airbrush rather based on your needs, spares availability and ease of fixing it yourself (hate it when the airbrush is gone for repairs for a few weeks). Wink [;)]

In the long run most airbrushes will produce similar results in skilled hands.

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Friday, January 16, 2004 5:53 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by MadModelFactory

I have used the Tamiya airbrushes and they are good ones, objective reviews for airbrushes i think don't exist.

I would agree. Most airbrushes are of good quality and it boils down to personal preference.

QUOTE: BTW, they are repackaged(new name engraved) and you can find them under a few different brand names.

The Tamiya airbrushes are manufactured in Iwata's Fujiosaki plant I believe as are many other brands.

I prefer a brand that is easier to find parts for and is more mainstream, but to each his own. Wink [;)]

Mike

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, January 19, 2004 12:25 AM

I can't comment on the Super Fine, but I've been using the Tamiya HG Trigger for the last five years, and I love it. It's not touted as being able to create the thinnest lines, but it has done everything I've asked of it so far, flawlessly. Not a peep of trouble!

So, the Tamiya ABs are actually made by Iwata?

Then, kudos to Iwata! I've always heard they were fine ABs, too.

~Brian

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, January 19, 2004 1:23 AM

I haven't use the Super Fine HG yet. I have the HG only and it has served me well. It has been said the the Super Fine HG is even better. All I can say about Tamiya AB's (I have 2) are they are durable, easy to maintain and they deliver.

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Monday, January 19, 2004 7:06 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk

So, the Tamiya ABs are actually made by Iwata?

Then, kudos to Iwata! I've always heard they were fine ABs, too.

Not exactly.
The "Factory" in Japan is an independent entity that builds airbrushes and sprayguns for Iwata, Olympos, Richpen, Peak, and many others.

Mike

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, January 19, 2004 7:31 AM

Then kudos to the mysterious "Factory!"

They're doing something right!

~Brian

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maddafinga

Member since
March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Monday, January 19, 2004 8:06 AM

"The Factory" sounds like some kind of spy operation. Have you checked your brushes for tiny cameras or listening devices?

I can almost hear George Smiley talking about "the factory" working against him.

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 7:13 PM

yeah. its gonna be 1984 all over again

only with the factory

its gonna go like this

winston smith hates "the factory" because he likes t&c airbrushes. "the factory" is against him and then they torture him and make him work in "the factory" and give up t&c airbrushes forever.

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