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                        trouble with fine lines !!!

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                        plane mad
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        trouble with fine lines !!!
                        Posted by plane mad on Sunday, March 27, 2005 9:46 AM
                        I had trouble trying to get my aztec a470 to spray fine lines today without getting spatter. I experimented with paint and thinner ratios and pressure settings but all to no avail. I was using gunze with tamiya thinner then i switched to testor enamels with enamel thinner. But still no luck . I even played with the distance of the airbrush to the model.

                        I figure either my fine line nozzel ( 2 months old ) needs replacing or the humidity of the day was not right (Vienna, 15 degrees celsius ,overcast but no rain or moisture apparant. ) Do i have to wait for a warm sunny day in the upper twentys with no humidity ? I have plenty of airbrushing experience and i'm by no means a novice but today i just" lost the plot and went mentals " Help me my hairs falling out !!!! Peter
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                        Tankmaster7
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Sunday, March 27, 2005 10:29 AM
                        well, practice practice practice as they always say. but it is an aztek so it probably has nozzle problems. as usual. I used to use one too...
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        plane mad
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                          March 2004
                        Posted by plane mad on Sunday, March 27, 2005 5:10 PM
                        Thanks tankmaster but i have plenty of practise under my belt .I think it could be clogged or worn out nozzels also . I just read on this forum about Atzek airbrushes working fine one day and then not the next due to nozzels not being clean. I think i might try cleaning and soaking them over night in airbrush cleaner or lacquer thinner, Does anyone else have any suggestions ????????
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                        Tankmaster7
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                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Sunday, March 27, 2005 5:34 PM
                        You should. I used to own an aztek (still do, but never use it) and the nozzles constantly clogged down on me. Since your a veteran airbrusher the nozzles are most likely the problem.
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        plane mad
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                          March 2004
                        Posted by plane mad on Monday, March 28, 2005 4:06 AM
                        After searching through this forum ,i've read alot of posts about people being unsastisfied with their atzecs. I'm beginning to agree with you ! I've had to send mine in for replacement because of a hissing leak and like many of you have said, one day it seems to work and others not so well. I've painted some nice finishes with it but many days i've had to ressel with it to.I used it for about 5 years now and simply put up with the problems asuming that they went hand in hand with airbrushing.I've never compared it to any other airbrush on the market so i think perhaps its time for an upgrade. What are your thoughts guys ?
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 28, 2005 8:05 AM
                        Badger!
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                        Tankmaster7
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                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Monday, March 28, 2005 8:40 AM
                        Yeah, I now own a badger 155 and love it. It is more complicated (slightly) than the aztek, but it can spray a finer line, is more reliable and it actually atomizes the paint better too.
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 28, 2005 1:34 PM
                        Hey
                        Try soaking it over night , then spry thinner and distilled water through it at a high PSI[25-35], that should dislodge any paint clogging the nozzle!

                        I would suggest a Badger if you are going to upgrade, my personal favourite is the 100LG which is excellent for spraying fine lines and is easy to clean and maintain.The 155 is also an excellent airbrush which is Highly recommended.

                        Check out my post on the 100LG [ Badger vs Omni ] you'll find lots of info on it and other peoples great expeiances with the brush!
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                        plane mad
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        Posted by plane mad on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 11:29 PM
                        Thanks for your helkp guys !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Peter
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                        Macio4ever
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: Warsaw, Poland
                        Posted by Macio4ever on Thursday, March 31, 2005 5:19 AM
                        I can recommend Tamiya HG Double airbrush which is great in fine lines as well as in wide spray patterns. It is as good as Iwata but cheaper

                        Macio
                        Macio4ever http://www.macio4ever.net
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                        9x19mm
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: Phoenix,Az
                        Posted by 9x19mm on Thursday, March 31, 2005 6:52 AM
                        Badger 100g all the way.
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