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  • Member since
    October 2009
  • From: West Lothian, Scotland
Recommendation for a new airbrush
Posted by stellamonster on Saturday, March 12, 2011 5:37 PM

Hi everyone,

I have been currently a single action trigger type airbrush that I bought from Everything Airbrush, and would like to purchase a double action airbrush for some finer work, ( going to attempt panel lines ) and weathering.

The AB that I currently have was quite inexpensive, I'm sure it was only about £40.00, but with it being a trigger type I feel as though when it comes to fine detail work I dont have alot of control, but on the other hand I find it very good when painting bike fairings and car bodies.

I have been looking at the Iwata ranges of AB's but there is so many out there and would like some advice on what would be the best for my skills which I would probably describe as a beginner/ intermediate.

Thanks in advance,

Darren

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: Democratic Peoples Republic of Illinois
Posted by Hercmech on Saturday, March 12, 2011 5:39 PM

If you are looking at the Iwata range any of them would work just fine for you. The eclipse is a good starting point.


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  • Member since
    October 2009
  • From: West Lothian, Scotland
Posted by stellamonster on Sunday, March 13, 2011 1:30 AM

Cheers,

I have read the other posts for a good starter set, should have read this first but was on nightshift at work and you could say the brain was not in gear..lol

Decided to go for an Iwata, either an Eclipse or a Revolution.

Thanks.

  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: Sydney, Australia
Posted by Phil_H on Sunday, March 13, 2011 1:49 AM

Hi Darren,

You may also wish to consider this. https://airbrushes.com/product_info.php?products_id=1110

It's a rebadged version of the Sparmax SP-35. You don't hear much about Sparmax airbrushes, but they're good and solid and reliable. I use a Sparmax SP-35C and it does everything I want it to do. The only problems I've had with it were problems of my own making.

There are a few reviews of the G-35 around the net, check them out. Big Smile

  • Member since
    October 2009
  • From: West Lothian, Scotland
Posted by stellamonster on Sunday, March 13, 2011 3:24 PM

Thanks Phil

It looks a nice airbrush, will have a look at some of the reviews, and its a little cheaper than the Iwata revolution BR I was looking at.

I want to get as much advice as possible before choosing the right one.

Thanks again Phil.

  • Member since
    December 2002
Posted by Delbert on Sunday, March 13, 2011 8:51 PM

Hello

 

have you looked at Badger's Renegade Velocity.  I got one a few months ago and I live it.. its a great double action gravity feed brush..  and can do fairly fine details with it.. there are plenty of reviews of it out there if you do a search..  

 



  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: Democratic Peoples Republic of Illinois
Posted by Hercmech on Monday, March 14, 2011 8:27 AM

Delbert

Hello

 

have you looked at Badger's Renegade Velocity.  I got one a few months ago and I live it.. its a great double action gravity feed brush..  and can do fairly fine details with it.. there are plenty of reviews of it out there if you do a search..  

 

I have the same AB and would concur with your assesment that it is a quality, yet inexpensive piece of kit.


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