? for Mike V please

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

? for Mike V please

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 10:54 AM

I hope you might be able to take the time to offer your opinion. I currently own 1 airbrush, a Badger 200 (M) which is giving excellent service and I am not looking to replace it. Would you see any benefit in buying the other needle sizes or would that money be better spent on a double action brush. Thanks for your time and trouble and please anyone else feel free to chip in with your opinion.

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 7:36 PM

I don't really see much need in the fine needle as you seem to like the results you are getting and the fine needle will just make it more difficult to get the paint to flow as consistently. If you want more control and the ability to spray fades and finer lines then I would go with a double-action such as the Badger 100LG or the Omni 4000.

Mike

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 7:48 AM

Thankyou Mike I know now what I will be saving for! Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 12, 2005 8:47 PM

I second the Omni 4000... great brush

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 19, 2005 7:18 AM

I thought you might like to know that I ordered a new brush today from Bearair.
I have opted for the Badger150 Professional set (all 3 needle/tip sizes) - I will see how I get on with this and if at a later date I feel the need for a dedicated detail brush I will just have to spend some more money - I can't see this being needed for a while though! Thanks again for your advice.

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, June 19, 2005 8:42 AM

congrats Simon! hope you like the new brush!!

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 20, 2005 9:08 PM

Whoa - I just had an E-mail that the shipping costs are over $60 US - thats as much again as the brush. Guess I won't be getting a new brush any time soon Boohoo [BH]

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MusicCity

Member since
January 2004
From: USA

Posted by MusicCity on Monday, June 20, 2005 9:20 PM

There is someone in Oz that carries Badger brushes. I can't remember who it is but one of the other Australian modelers should know. I know Tweety1 uses an Omni 4000 and was talking about getting a Badger 100. You might send him an email and ask him where they came from.

Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 20, 2005 11:52 PM

Thanks Music City I will investigate further. The cost of the brushes here are likely to be quite high compared to the USA. I did recently get the colour cup for my 200 model locally and that was $25 AUS - so $60US approx $90AUS for the complete set seemed to good to be true........and it was!

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giobosco

Member since
September 2004
From: Perth Western Australia

Posted by giobosco on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 8:45 AM

Hi there Simon,

I am here in Perth too, man, small world...take a look at the following link courtesy of this forum so all the credit goes to all the fine people in here, thanks to all in here...

http://www.air2art.com.au/index1.htm

I have just ordered an IWATA hp-c, I know...rather expensive, but I tend to buy for the long term...and waited for this for a long time...

Hope this is of help

regards

Gianni

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 8:25 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Simon U

The cost of the brushes here are likely to be quite high compared to the USA.

The same 150-7 Professional set at Gianni's link (thankyou) is $400AU compared to $62.45US at Bearair. I believe the current exchange rate is about 75US cents per aussie $. No contest even with the shipping! But I still don't see why it needs to be that expensive - I don't expect nor need next day delivery a 2 week turnaround would be fine.
I have now asked Dixieart for a quote on shipping.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 2:44 PM

Another vote for the 100LG right here.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 30, 2005 7:24 PM

Sorry to keep bringing back the same thread (must like seeing my name in lights!!) but Dixieart have got back to me with a shipping cost of $24. This is a lot more do-able. If someone can explain the difference in posting costs I would be grateful as at this time I am at a loss as to why Bearair quote $60+ and Dixieart a much reduced cost. Both suggest they would send by USPS (is that correct). So the only decision left is do I go for the 150 or the 155 or the 100.
Choices choices!!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 30, 2005 7:37 PM

My guess is Bearair are probally quoting shipping by UPS where as Dixie is shipping by USPS"US postal service". With UPS there is customs fees added to the price. So you might still get hit with customs when the package gets to you.
JOhn

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 30, 2005 9:22 PM

I use an OMNI 4000. It works great for me. It is my first AB, and the learning curve was easy. My 2 cents [2c]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 1, 2005 5:22 AM

Thanks jfrejo - we will have to wait and see. I have now ordered the same 150 set from Dixieart. I think this represents a good deal and will let you all know how I like it!

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