Badger Basic Spray Gun Set #250-1

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the wonderful world of air-brushing!

The 250 was the first spray-gun I ever owned and used (for a good number of years), and it taught me a lot about cutting masks and mixing paint to the right viscosity for proper spraying.

If you need some pointers or advice, Don Wheeler (who is a forum member here) has a great non-commercial site for all things 'airbrush':

Don's Airbrush Tips

Have fun...and don't be shy about showing off your efforts!

Greg

The picture on Hobbylinc looked like it could be the old blue color

but they are shipping the new black body 'spray gun'.

I wanted the old blue one but oh well!

Have not used it yet but have figured out some stuff in

the meantime.

It took me up to a week ago to put two and two together.

The brass fitting it comes with is for FULL SIZED compresors!

Gee, already own one of those so that helped.

Bob

I always have a 250 around because I build big model planes. It's really great for what it does.  Much finer spray than a rattle can even without a needle.

You can get them half off at Michaels crafts with the coupon.

Wilbur

Thanks for the response!

Does anybody know what air pressure to set compressor for?

Will take another look in booklet/manual that came with it.

Thanks!

The right pressure is whatever works best for you, probably 25 to 30psi.  Play with it on some junk plastic.  Experiment with pressure, thinning, distance and movement.  When you can produce a nice smooth coat, that's the right combination.

Don

Don

Good tips!

Did reread manul that it came with.

Found air pressure instructions on the bottom of front page in fine print.

Pressure should be between 15 and 50. 30 is recommended.

Airgun looks good so far!

Model Maker