Airbrush

Thanks Don,  I don't have much room but i'll t try the small tank compressor. I don't think the noise will matter much, i'm a sound engineer for bands so i can't hear as it is, unless it's at 140db and my hair is on fire!!lol

If you can put up with the noise, or are willing to use hearing protectors, a general purpose small tank compressor works very well, and can be found for forty to fifty bucks.  Or, if your shop is adjacent to your garage you can put compressor in garage and a pipe down to workshop.  You need another regulator to put on the end of the adapter, though.

Quiet compressors made for airbrushes are a lot more expensive.

I have used the  old testers airbrushes with the caned air, that was about 20 years ago, did ok with them. Right before i had to stop modeling my father, who was a scale r/c modeler, gave me the badger, and i  never used it. So i thought i would give it a spin. Any thoughts on air compressors?

I own several airbrushes, my Badger 200NH is my fave for larger areas, the plain old 200 for finer work, the 100G dual action for detail and camo. Others like the 155 anthem do some jobs a bit better, but the 200's are my most often used. For a first airbrush I don't think it can be beaten, either for price or quality.

Patrick

My main brush is a 200. It doesn't look like today's model because it is so old, but it is basically the same brush. It is bulletproof.  Got it in about 1974, and only replacements have been the teflon gaskets and pickup tube.

I have both the 200 and a 150, on a T-fitting from my compressor. I prefer the SA for normal painting because it is a lot easier to clean.  I only use the 150 for very fine line camouflage.

I dont recommend using a single action airbrush from any company. I started with a Paasche model H, but found it too difficult to manipulate for finer details. I bought a Badger Renegade dual action several years ago and never went back. If you are new to airbrushing, I suggest you learn with a dual action. Once you get the hang of it I think you will find it is way more versatile than single action. i.e.(shading, highlights, layering etc.) Also with dual action you can spray a large area down to a fine line without changing the nozzle. Any of the dual action airbrushes from Badger or Iwata are excellent products. I haven't tried the Aztec from Testors. Hope this helps

Which model,a 200 ? it's a good solid choice