And yet ANOTHER airbrush question

Choosing your airbrush really is a 'Horses for courses' kinda thing.

If you know someone with an airbrush, then see if they will let you have a go with it. Or maybe your local hobby shop will let you test one out.
No harm in asking.

Peronally, I have used an Aztek, and currently own an Omni 4000.
The Aztek served me loyally for years, and I still have a bit of a soft spot for them. But I wouldn't purchase one again, the quality appears to have slacked off a bit from what I hear.
As for the Omni 4000, it's a wonderful airbrush.
She does all the fine lines I need, wide patterns, and is dead easy to strip and clean.
I ordered mine with a Teflon needle bearing, so I could use it for Acrylics, Enamels and Lacquer based paints.
All airbrushes can spray acrylic and enamels, but it's the lacquer based paints, like Alclad II, that damage rubber seals, this is something to look into when your choosing.

I plan to get an Iwata soonish, just for the more detailed things like squiggle camo on 1/72 a/c.

Thats all I can advise, as they are the only airbrushes I have used.
IMHO, the Omni is a decent all rounder, and cheap, yet still has quality manufacturing and really good back up service if required.

Probably doesn't help you alot, but there is a guy here called Mike V, he is the guru for airbrushes on this forum, so you might want to hunt him down.

answer to all 4 things you want : badger 155 or 360. it does everything you ask of it.

In case any of you are wondering because of my recent posts, I'm NOT being paid by the Badger corporation.

QUOTE: Originally posted by tweety1 Probably doesn't help you alot, but there is a guy here called Mike V, he is the guru for airbrushes on this forum, so you might want to hunt him down.

Guru?
I appreciate the confidence Tweety1, but I am no guru by any means.

Mike

QUOTE: Originally posted by Tankmaster7 In case any of you are wondering because of my recent posts, I'm NOT being paid by the Badger corporation.

Pull the other one. j/K

Honestly go with what is commonly available in your area for a decent price, spares and accessories should be readily available and affordable too.

Check what the A/B are that your LHS stocks and choose the best option among those.
Naturally Iwata are more expensive than badger as they are "imports" to the USA and many other countries, but they are among the best out there.
OTOH, badger is also an "import" in many countries and might end up more expensive than the Iwata or another make.

Also your A/B should fit your compressor, no use putting a high-end A/B on a cheap compressor and vice-versa.
I am lucky that I have got access to a few HS that allow me to test equipment and also the guys selling the stuff use it personally and can give good advise on different equipment.