Airbrush Survey

KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Friday, April 16, 2004 6:22 AM

Badger 200 for area work

Omni 4000 for everything else.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 8:48 PM

I use a Badger 155 Anthem for everything. Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 9, 2004 8:52 PM

Thanks for the imput guys,Ive been using spray cans,brushes for 30 years,but with this new project its time get modern Approve [^]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 9, 2004 12:28 AM

I say it is a big factor, but not as important as the airbrush itself.

I have a $140 unknownbrand compressor, it works just fine... oh and its diaphram. no inconsist finishes here!

I have used a $250+ iwata power/sprint/smart jet, and its not much different

A good thing to invest in is a Moisture trap and a Pressure Regulator. I dont have either... Moisture trap, MikeV can you use Automotive types? Pressure regulator, i use the welfare style: pinching the hose with a clothspin held on with a ribber band. its aztek.

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Thursday, April 8, 2004 9:02 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by alan mozzar

To go just a little further about air brushing,what would be the best air supply you fellas would recomend?

I recommend a compressor as it is the best all around source for air, although CO2 is also a good alternative but more expensive in the long run.

QUOTE: Is it true your air brush is only so good as your compressor?

No that is not true. Any air source that provides a steady air flow will allow you to paint anything you want. I can paint just as good with a Sears industrial compressor as I can with a $2,000 Jun-Air silent compressor. Now I would say that the cheaper diaphragm compressors will change your results as they pulsate the airflow and can cause problems by that factor.

Mike

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:37 PM

To go just a little further about air brushing,what would be the best air supply you fellas would recomend? Is it true your air brush is only so good as your compressor?

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subfixer

Member since
March 2004
From: Spartanburg, SC

Posted by subfixer on Thursday, April 8, 2004 7:12 PM

I've got an old Paasche H and an Aztec 4709. I'm far from proficient with either one but have found that if you can keep the Aztec really clean you won't have any problems with it. I've had mine for 10 years now and it's still going strong. I guess if I haven't been spoiled by a really good airbrush then I don't know what I'm missing.

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 5:52 PM

Yo Greg (plasticmod992) did you get my email? if not

yes i need/want the ab (hp-c)

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stinger

Member since
January 2003
From: Everywhere

Posted by stinger on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 3:44 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by lito.sf

Iwata eclipse bs for everything and i can't say i need another airbrush!

that for my Iwata HP-CS.

Hey Tweety, nice looking BV 141! What scale and what kit is that?
Can we see some more pics?

stinger

May an Angel be your wingman, and the Sun be always at your six

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:13 AM

Currently using an Omni 4000, and looking at replacing it with an Iwata.
Used to use an Aztek 4709, but have had to retire it Sad [:(]

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While peeps bag the Aztek, I love the dual air and paint control

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 2:37 AM

I use an Aztek A4709 and also own a single action Aztek A320. Have been using this style of airbrush for years now and have no problems with them. Must admit though it took me time to adapt to this type of airbrush.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 1:40 AM

A Paasche VL has provided me with a wall full of trophies for many years, no need for me to look any further.

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MonsterZero

Member since
July 2003
From: Chicago, USA

Posted by MonsterZero on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 12:30 AM

I own an Aztek and a Badge Anthem. The Anthem is tougher, indestructible. The Aztek is lightweight, handier, has better accessories and sprays much better, more precisely controlled patterns. However, the plastic body of the Aztek is crap (or too susceptible to damage) with respect to the mechanism that powers the needle. This is the part of the trigger assembly (inside the body) that pulls on the needle causing it to travel forward and back. In the case of my Aztek, this was broken (worn out) even before I completed my first model. The needles stop moving and there was no paint flow. I found out Testors offers lifetime warranty on the body so I sent the defective body to them asking for replacement at their expense, which they did do.

Most people claim the Aztek nozzles is a bad system but I think the real issue is the trigger assembly in the body. Even if you're a slop and break a nozzle you can replace it for a few bucks.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 5, 2004 7:57 PM

Iwata HP-Cr does everything i need...very easily to use and maintain

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 5, 2004 2:35 PM

Old and reliable Badger 150. No need more until now.

Enjoy airbrushing!
Lu

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lito.sf

Member since
March 2003
From: Portugal

Posted by lito.sf on Monday, April 5, 2004 1:21 PM

Iwata eclipse bs for everything and i can't say i need another airbrush!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 5, 2004 12:50 PM

Iwata BCS Eclipse with Acrylics, mostly Model Master Acryl

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styrene

Member since
May 2003
From: The flat lands of the Southeast

Posted by styrene on Monday, April 5, 2004 12:15 PM

Paasche H

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1900: "Nietzsche is dead"--God

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 5, 2004 9:19 AM

QUOTE: I have an Aztec 4709. Works for me.

I use the same. Everyone seems to hate my little Aztek, but it like he said, works for me.

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RichardI

Member since
February 2004
From: Canada

Posted by RichardI on Monday, April 5, 2004 9:02 AM

Badger 200NH for general coverage - all types of paint.
Badger 200-20/Omni 6000 for detail work.

Rich Cool [8D]

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

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 4, 2004 2:53 PM

Omni 4000 for the majority of spraying, Badger 200 for large areas.

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maddafinga

Member since
March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Sunday, April 4, 2004 12:58 PM

Iwata Revolution CR, it's my only brush, but it's done pretty much everything I need so far.

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 4, 2004 12:57 PM

currently an aztek 370 (sold the 220 for the cost of a needle) and
wil have a hp-c (thank you plasticmod992, i responded to your email, will lpay soon)