Time for a new airbrush

Ray welcome to the forums.

I moved up to an Omni 4000 from a badger 200 a few months back, not because the 200 was a bad brush, it isn't believe me, but because I know that the Omni can deliver more.

I love the Omni, I haven't used an Iwata so can't comment on any comparison between the two, but the Omni produces stunning results in my experience.

Karl

^agreed

I use my aztek a-370 quite a bit, i dont really need an airbrush at the moment because i only apply really small amounts of paint, like 1/2 of a drop of paint into a modified cup, then when it's down to less than 1/5th of a drop, i really start liking the aztek... i hold it RIGHT against the model, i get pretty fine lines with the black acrylic nozzle. So try overhauling your airbrush first, get a new nozzle, a new cup or something and give it another try. otherwise get a badger.

It really boils down to the expertise of the user. You can have a $500 airbrush, but if you don't know how to apply paint, it really doesn't matter. I own a simple Badger 200 and really like it. It's simple to operate and clean. If you want something more than go for it, I just recommend spending a good deal of time practicing first.

QUOTE: Originally posted by saltydog i buy for quality no matter who makes the product.

QUOTE: Originally posted by roosterfish The best airbrush for you is the one that works for you.

That sums it up nicely roosterfish.

Mike

I'm an American and I use a Japanese airbrush so maybe other airbrushers here are mad at me!

ShModeler, I wasn't offended at all. The best airbrush for you is the one that works for you.

i buy for quality no matter who makes the product. in my humble opinion, iwata is of better quality than the omni or badger brush that i have. later.

Well, all I can say is Iwatta!

I have it for about 3 weeks. what a lean mean airbrush machine!

I love it! It can do anything and do it with great ease.

But an AB is somthing that is also for your own feel. I had a Paasche VL, very good AB but I could'nt invest the money, when I needed a new brush, in a badger. to me it felt like buying the same AB, only with different colors. Never had an omni, and the guys here like it very much, not only because its made in USA but also for its good preformance. I am not biased towards American products only, the reason for that is because I live in Israel and here we can find stuff from all over the world (except for good quality AB ). Thats the reason why I bought a Japanese brush without thinking twice. I asked here, and had many suggestions, it came all down to one perfect AB, the Iwata eclipse HP-CS.

My American friends, please dont understand from the things above that I think you buy Badger just because you are Americans. It's not true. I'm sure Badger is a fantastic company, and I cant say anything bad about it just because I never used one. So like I said it's a matter of feeling, so if you buy Badger and you are American and it makes you feel good, that is wonderful!

I hope you wont get me wrong.
Peace!

I have an Omni 4000G, getting rid of my aztek. The difference is night and day. the Omni is awesome compared to the aztek, best purchase I made.

Thanks for your input guys, I certainly appreciate it!

- Like Chris said. An airbrush is a tool and is only as good as the user. And like all tools, there are good ones and bad ones. Stick with a Badger (which includes the Omni series by Thayer and Chandler), Iwata, or Paasche and you won't be sorry.

hello ray, to answer your question, yes, the omni will do everything you need for modelling. an airbrush is a tool and 95% of the quality of results are in the hands of the user. the omni's performance is gonna depend on how much practice and patience that you have. the omni is a good choice for a modelling airbrush, but the iwata hp-cs is a GREAT choice for a modelling airbrush in my opinion. later.

Hi Ray, welcome to the forums. First, I have no comparison between iwata and omni coz i don't have an omni. My personal preference is the iwata and tamiya airbrush. Oh, btw way, I also am using a badger anthem.