Hi Kaptkrunch,

With an internal mix airbrush, the paint gets mixed right at the tip of the head assembly inside the cap. Those airbrush (like the Badger 105, Iwata Eclipse you are looking at getting)  produce finer and more soft spray pattern which is excellent for details...External mix airbrush are used to spray thiker materials.

Regarding the choice of airbrush, I would agree with people here.

Badger Patriot is a good beginner abrush make in USA. It is quiet cheap too, so it is a very good buget airbrush. You can find replacement parts easily. Also quiete easy to clean and disassemble.

I presonally will spend a little bit more and like you would go for the Iwata Eclipse HP CS.....great quality airbrush that come with .35 neddle, real workhorse, great for base-coating, varnish, shading or highlighting work.

Hope it helps!

KaptKrunch

I am thinking about getting a Iwata, ive never used the brand before. They have so many options its confusing as hell. I think I have it narrowed down to a 

Iwata-Medea Eclipse HP BS Dual Action Small Gravity Feed Cup

or a 

 

Iwata-Medea Revolution HP BR Dual Action / Small Gravity Feed Cup

Leaning more towards the Eclipse, for no good reason, as I know nothing.

The Revolution ad says "Internal mixing function" what does that mean? I would like to mix in the cup, I think I waste a ton of paint using other means. 

Thanks!

 

So im a dummy, just as I pressed post I realized what "internal mix" meant, lol, the paint and air, not paint and thinner. Hopefully I dont get kicked out of here.

I am thinking about getting a Iwata, ive never used the brand before. They have so many options its confusing as hell. I think I have it narrowed down to a 

Iwata-Medea Eclipse HP BS Dual Action Small Gravity Feed Cup

or a 

Iwata-Medea Revolution HP BR Dual Action / Small Gravity Feed Cup

Leaning more towards the Eclipse, for no good reason, as I know nothing.

The Revolution ad says "Internal mixing function" what does that mean? I would like to mix in the cup, I think I waste a ton of paint using other means. 

Thanks!

patrick206

I agree with GM and Ed, the 105 is a great, versatile and very user friendly airbrush, I use mine frequently.

Depending on your application, another one to consider is the Badger 100G gravity feed. Smaller in size and weight, I prefer it for smaller area jobs, and especially camo freehand work. The 100G is my most often used airbrush.

It's identical to your 150, other than having the gravity feed cup. All of the parts are interchangeable, you could make a 100G using your 150, by just buying the forward body of the 100G with gravity cup, then swapping the parts from your 150.

The forward body of the 100G should cost about $25-$30 from Badger's website, referenced above. I also highly recommend Don Wheeler's website, a wealth of information of all things related to airbrushes.

Good luck with choosing your next airbrush.

Patrick

 

 

That is a awesome idea! 

Badger 105 Arrow is same as standard 105 but with smaller paint cup. I got mine on Amazon for $78. Works great 

I agree with GM and Ed, the 105 is a great, versatile and very user friendly airbrush, I use mine frequently.

Depending on your application, another one to consider is the Badger 100G gravity feed. Smaller in size and weight, I prefer it for smaller area jobs, and especially camo freehand work. The 100G is my most often used airbrush.

It's identical to your 150, other than having the gravity feed cup. All of the parts are interchangeable, you could make a 100G using your 150, by just buying the forward body of the 100G with gravity cup, then swapping the parts from your 150.

The forward body of the 100G should cost about $25-$30 from Badger's website, referenced above. I also highly recommend Don Wheeler's website, a wealth of information of all things related to airbrushes.

Good luck with choosing your next airbrush.

Patrick

You can get a Badger 105 for a hundred bux from USA Airbrush Supply (Badgets online store).   Shop around & you might find it for less.   Get on USA AS mailing list for their occasional sales (you have missed Columbus Day, look for thanksgiving/christmas). They are often BOGO.  Buy a set of needle replacements for fine/medium/coarse and you're set.   

Look at Don Wheelers site. He does good reviews.

I like my Badger 105.

Bill