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  • Member since
    March 2011
  • From: Ottawa,Ontario,Canada
Airbrush sugestions needed
Posted by modeler#1 on Sunday, August 21, 2011 9:26 AM

Hi,Guys

I am a novice modeler looking for a cheap, easy to clean single action airbrush.

Any sugestions/questions apreiciated.

On the Bench: Nothing atm

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  • From: Fullerton, Calif.
Posted by Don Wheeler on Sunday, August 21, 2011 10:55 AM

The Paasche H and Badger 350 both do a nice job.  Stay away from the Chinese copies.

Reviews on my site.

Don

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  • From: Monterey Bay,CA-Fort Bragg, NC
Posted by randypandy831 on Sunday, August 21, 2011 11:29 AM

paasche H or badger 200.

tamiya 1/48 P-47D $25 + shipping

tamiya 1/48 mosquito $20+ shipping

hobby boss 1/48 F-105G. wings and fuselage cut from sprue. $40+ shipping. 

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  • From: Bent River, IA
Posted by Reasoned on Sunday, August 21, 2011 11:45 AM

Don Wheeler

The Paasche H and Badger 350 both do a nice job.  Stay away from the Chinese copies.

Reviews on my site.

Don

Ditto

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  • From: UK
Posted by Jon_a_its on Sunday, August 21, 2011 2:47 PM

Google Iwata Neo, a new a/b designed by Iwata, but made by a subsidiary, about UKP£47 / USD$70

or Premi Air G35, about UKP£42.50 /  USD$77.00

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  • From: Monterey Bay,CA-Fort Bragg, NC
Posted by randypandy831 on Sunday, August 21, 2011 3:26 PM

the iwata neo is nothing new. its not even made by them. chinese made with their name on it. nothing special for $70. you can get a badger patriot 105 for $62 http://www.chicagoairbrushsupply.com/ and it will blow away the neo. 

this isn't any help because he wants a single action. 

tamiya 1/48 P-47D $25 + shipping

tamiya 1/48 mosquito $20+ shipping

hobby boss 1/48 F-105G. wings and fuselage cut from sprue. $40+ shipping. 

cml
  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: Brisbane, Australia
Posted by cml on Sunday, August 21, 2011 10:37 PM

Paashe H is a pretty solid reliable single action.

Not sure how it compares price wise to others up there in Canada though.

Chris.

Chris

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  • From: Longmont, Colorado
Posted by Cadet Chuck on Sunday, August 21, 2011 11:16 PM

I would recommend a double action airbrush, where you can separately control air flow and paint amount.  Iwata makes some very good ones.  Not much different in price from single action.

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  • From: Netherlands
Posted by kermit on Sunday, August 21, 2011 11:23 PM

I second that last remark. Yes, double action airbrushes are harder to get the hang of but inevitably, if your single action one is to your liking you are going to have to open your wallet a second time to purchase a double action ab....

Food for thought...?

Richard

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  • Member since
    October 2007
  • From: Scotland
Posted by Milairjunkie on Monday, August 22, 2011 4:45 AM

Cadet Chuck

I would recommend a double action airbrush

Ditto

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  • From: Windy city, US
Posted by keilau on Monday, August 22, 2011 6:00 AM

Milairjunkie

 Cadet Chuck:

I would recommend a double action airbrush

Ditto

Second, third! Some of the design of the newer knock-offs from China look pretty good. They allow the user to build up skill faster, capable of more detail and are easier to clean when compared to the old external mix, single action design. Therefore, a better value for the money.

I have play a little with the Neo for Iwata. It is NOT an Iwata and is not parts exchangable with Iwata, but is one of the better designed clone and excellent value for $38 in the US. Very good atomization, good balance in hand and very smooth trigger.

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