Newby seeking airbrush advice

I learned on a Badger 150. I now use that and a Badger Patriot. Both are really good. The 150 has a removable cup, which makes it easier to clean. The Patriot has a permanent "top cup" design, which sprays a bit nicer and is a bit more exact. They are not hard to learn to use, and with a little practice and patience you wouldn't need a "beginners" airbrush anyway. Good luck.

I just got a Badger 155 anthem for christmas. It is very easy to use.

An entry level, gravity fed, double action, internal mix airbrush with a medium tip combination (approx. 0.3mm) from any of the reputable airbrush manufacturer's should do the trick.

If you don't have an air source, a generic single piston compressor with a combined regulator/moisture trap (most airbrush compressors come with these anyway).

You could see my thoughts on the subject here.  Whatever you get, don't touch the cars until you practice on some scrap plastic.

Don

Paasche "h". It is great for the early learners.

If you go with a single action airbrush I would recommend the Badger 200 or 200 Detail. Much better than the Paasche H in my opinion and simpler to disassemble.

As you probably can tell it really don't matter which brand. They all have pros and cons and they all work. I have 4 airbrushes that I use but my favorite is my Paashe VL Pro. Having said that, my Aztek gets points because it is a lot easier to clean. Any brand name airbrush will do. I would recommend getting a double action airbrush and learn how to use it right from the start though as double action does offers some advantages that single action cannot.

Detail Oriented Dennis

 I would recommend getting a double action airbrush and learn how to use it right from the start though as double action does offers some advantages that single action cannot.

I agree.

If you  go with a double action then a Iwata HP-CS is a great airbrush.

Thanks for all the advice guys! Its been most helpful

I will get on the lookout for your suggestions and see what i can do :)

If any of you know where the best place to buy from, or someone who is selling then that would be great!

Thanks a bunch

Kev B

I dont know about many kits but would suggest you better buy some other kit  than revell which will give you more satisfaction and less frustration.

Wedding Venues

My first airbrush was a badger 175 crescendo.

I got given this airbrush for free by a user named Julez72. I had no idea how too use a airbrush, let alone clean and dissemble it.

I have had problems with it jamming when using humbrol acrylics, but when I'm using tamiya acrylics it rarely jams.

I took it apart and noticed the back of the needle was bent a bit, does this matter?

I've never even used another airbrush before, how does the badger 175 compare with all that's out there? (greenthumb, I noticed you have one.)

The 175 is a good airbrush and needles are cheap.  You can see mine here.  I'm not sure what you mean by jamming.

Don

Sorry if I was vague. It keeps clogging up. Usually I mix the paint stick the cup in. Then test the colour a mix on some cardboard, if it is fine I paint the model.

But as soon as I test it out, bubbles come out of the cup! And if it does not bubble from the cup it starts to bubble from the gap between the head and the shell.

Sometimes I can get it spraying, but it does not spray a steady stream more of a "spray-pause-spray-pause-spray"

I aprreciate your help.

If you go with a double-action airbrush the Badger Krome, Velocity and Patriot 105 are your best  overall choices. Best airbrush customer service you will ever find as well.

the real red baron

Sorry if I was vague. It keeps clogging up. Usually I mix the paint stick the cup in. Then test the colour a mix on some cardboard, if it is fine I paint the model.

But as soon as I test it out, bubbles come out of the cup! And if it does not bubble from the cup it starts to bubble from the gap between the head and the shell.

Sometimes I can get it spraying, but it does not spray a steady stream more of a "spray-pause-spray-pause-spray"

I aprreciate your help.

Clean it good and see what it does with plain water.  Make sure there's no crud inside the tip or body.

Don

the real red baron

But as soon as I test it out, bubbles come out of the cup! And if it does not bubble from the cup it starts to bubble from the gap between the head and the shell.

A poor seal in the nozzle / air-cap area - make sure that the seals in this area are in good condition & that everything is tight.

Failing that I would look for a damaged nozzle, possibly split at the tip - have a look at the nozzle under a magnifying lamp & strong light, if there is a split, it will run from the very tip toward the main body of the nozzle.