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I’ve gone through two Aztecs. I actually preferred them for anything except very fine lines, but unfortunately the air valve which operates by pinching a rubber tube eventually goes bad and Aztec doesn’t sell replacement components.
Presently I use my antique Badger 150 for large jobs like priming or spraying auto kits. For everything else I use a Badger Krome with an extended trigger. Fabulous feel, smoothness and control. The open cup makes it easy to clean enough to switch through multiple colors in one session. With the ultra fine tip I can lay down controlled lines at slow speeds that I measured at under 0.5mm. And, a replacement needle and nozzle set doesn’t cost $75.
Speaking of which, time to go lay down some primer.
I agree on the 150. My father gave me his old one and it served both of us for probably thirty years with no trouble. Ended up losing it in a move and replaced it with a new one which just as good.
When the airbrush has given me problems it’s always been due to my error.
HighDesertmodeler ... With all the airbrushes out there, one can get by nicely with just a Badger 150 and it’s gravity fed cousin, a Badger 100. These are ”historic” airbrushes and have been serving modelers well for decades. ....
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With all the airbrushes out there, one can get by nicely with just a Badger 150 and it’s gravity fed cousin, a Badger 100. These are ”historic” airbrushes and have been serving modelers well for decades. ....
Yep, those are my two airbrushes. Long time ago I used to have an Aztek. Don't know what ever happened to it. Replaced it with the 150 when I heard concerns about using the Aztek with lacquer.
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
You’re spot on with that. Badger is a very reputable company, thanks in great part to Ken‘s leadership and the fine people who work there.
I agrre that Badger is the best made airbrush for the money there is. You can pay more and buy foreign airbrushers but Badger is USA made and performs as well in the appropraie ranges as any foreign made stuff. It is less finicky and made great and warranteed for life.
I have way too many airbrushes, but I do enjoy using them. One in particular which I have a fondness for is the Badger 150. I have installed a fine tip (.25) and it sprays nice base coats (it’s spray pattern is not to small with the fine nozzle/needle), and even works for camo patterns (but I usually reserve camo patterns for my Badger 100, also with fine nozzle/neddle).
With all the airbrushes out there, one can get by nicely with just a Badger 150 and it’s gravity fed cousin, a Badger 100. These are ”historic” airbrushes and have been serving modelers well for decades. As a former ole dyed in the wool New England deer hunter, the Badgers are like the venerable Win Model 94 (pre 64 of course) and Marlin 336 (CT manufactured) 30-30s in the sense of getting the job done well.
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