SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

Badger model 200-20 detail airbrush

662 views
1 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    February 2004
  • From: Canada
Badger model 200-20 detail airbrush
Posted by RichardI on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 8:25 AM
Anybody out there own one of these? I just got one and I'm looking for advice on how to use it, and how to disassemble it for cleaning.
The only negative thing I would say about Badger is how "generic" the pamphlet is that they include with their airbrushes. I was hoping to get specific instructions about this particular airbrush.
Any advice would be welcome.

Rich Cool [8D]

On the bench: 1/48 Revell PBY Catalina 0A-10A. Next up: Moebius 1/24 Chariot from Lost in Space.

  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: USA
Posted by MusicCity on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 12:31 PM
Other than the handle it doesn't look that different from a "Regular" 200 on Badger's web site, and I have a "Regular" 200. I've never used that particular airbrush, so correct me if I'm wrong.

To disassemble, unscrew the needle and pull it out from the rear. The valve button will fall out when the needle is removed. Unscrew the crown from the tip and remove it. Unscrew the tip and remove it. DON'T LOSE THE GASKET BETWEEN THE TIP AND BODY! That's really about all there is to it. You can take the air valve out and disassemble it, but I've never had a need to. The 200's are quite a bit easier to clean than my Omni.

I normally use acrylic paint so cleaning is easy. I soak the parts in cleaner (Windex, Simple Green, and distilled water) while I'm cleaning the body and needle. I use a Q-tip to wipe out the fitting where the bottle goes in (there is always paint in there), a pipe cleaner in the front, then rinse it in water and dry with my compressor. Tip and crown get cleaned with a pipe cleaner after they have soaked a few minutes, then rinsed with water.

One thing to note, and it isn't emphasized on the instruction sheet, at least it wasn't years ago when I got mine. If you aren't going to use it for a several days, unscrew the tip about 1/4 turn. There is a white Teflon gasket between the tip and the body. If it is left compressed for a long period of time it won't seal properly. I've just gotten into the habit of unscrewing mine before I store it.
Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.