Which airbrush you guys are using ?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 11, 2003 7:40 PM

Hi my name is lew. I'm using a paashe VL so far it has more tricks than i can handle but I'm learning. The suggestion about going to the library is right on the mark. My VL came with a practice book to get to know the airbrush. It has made my work a whole lot better than a brush. Cool [8D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 11, 2003 3:24 PM

I use an Aztec A470, had no problems yet!

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Wingman_kz

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March 2003
From: Virginia

Posted by Wingman_kz on Friday, July 11, 2003 10:27 AM

Hmmm, thought I had replied to this topic. Must have been dreaming.

Anyways, I bought a Badger 360 Universal a couple weeks ago and am very happy with it. It's really convenient. You can use the gravity feed for those smaller jobs or just rotate the cup and use a bottle for the larger projects. The action is smooth and the trigger resistance is easily adjustable. From a fine mist to full flow, it's great. It takes down quickly and simply for cleaning.

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 11, 2003 9:39 AM

i have 1 iwata hp-c , and parts are very expensive for it !
i also have an iwata eclipse and it is a great modeling brush , and for genral work ,including all my 1/6 scale paint jobs i have 2 paasche VL's , all are double action brushes , they are all good brushes ,and have preformed well at home and work.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 10, 2003 8:48 PM

I'm using Aztek A4709 and Tamiya Superfine. with a compresor of course...

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maddafinga

Member since
March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:00 AM

I recently bought one of their new revolution line, and it works great. It's easy to clean, works well with model paints, enamels and acrylics (though I only really spray enamels through it, I did test it with acryl). It puts down a pretty fine line now that I'm more experienced with it, and a really well atomized, very thin and nice coat. I'm not very far from finishing my f-18 that will have been almost completely done with the Iwata, I'm thinking it'll look pretty good.

madda

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 8:47 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by hou_ge2000

I saw pretty good reviews on the Iwata Hp-c airbrush, anyone here have experiences with Iwata airbrushes? Is it hard to get parts? Are the parts standard? Japanese companies tend to develope new products and make the old ones obsolete pretty fast...I don't want to make a big purchase now and be unable to find replacement parts later.

The HP-C has been around a LONG time and I highly doubt it will ever go away as it is Iwata's most popular model of airbrush. I don't know if it is really suited for model paints or not though. I would opt for the Eclipse if you want an Iwata.

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

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 8:25 PM

I saw pretty good reviews on the Iwata Hp-c airbrush, anyone here have experiences with Iwata airbrushes? Is it hard to get parts? Are the parts standard? Japanese companies tend to develope new products and make the old ones obsolete pretty fast...I don't want to make a big purchase now and be unable to find replacement parts later.

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allan

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June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Saturday, July 5, 2003 8:22 AM

Astounding. The only difference is the fixed paint cup and the black counterweight. What till my freinds hear about this. Wonder how that performs?

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Friday, July 4, 2003 9:42 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by allan

I've heard about Sogolee but didn't know they had a similar design. Dang! And I thought the design was unique.

Here is the one I was talking about on the Sogolee web page and a picture:

http://www.sogolee.com/pg3.htm

MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Friday, July 4, 2003 9:38 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by hou_ge2000

How hard is it to get replacement parts for Japanese airbrushes such as Iwata and Tamiya?

You won't find them in most hobby shops and craft stores but they are available online from places like Coast Airbrush, Dixie Art and Bear Air.

Mike

allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Friday, July 4, 2003 9:01 AM

Mike,

I couldn't determine if I could really control the airflow since I removed the air stop valve. That meant that air continuously flows from the nozzle even though youre not squeezing the trigger. I've heard about Sogolee but didn't know they had a similar design. Dang! And I thought the design was unique. But thanks, Mike.

hou_ge,

Havent had the need to replace anything... yet. I hope it wont be difficult if and when. I'm crossing my fingers...

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 4, 2003 8:52 AM

How hard is it to get replacement parts for Japanese airbrushes such as Iwata and Tamiya?

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Thursday, July 3, 2003 7:31 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by allan
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I could be wrong too, Mike. You do have a valid point. Smile [:)]

Allan,

I think you are right and I am wrong. Big Smile [:D]

I saw an airbrush made by Sogolee that is similar to yours in an old issue of Airbrush Action magazine today and the ad said it was a double-action airbrush. It just shows how little I know about these type of airbrushes. Wink [;)]

Mike

allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Thursday, July 3, 2003 9:34 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by MikeV

Allan,

To be a double-action airbrush you have to be able to control both air flow as well as paint flow at the same time.

I don't see how that could happen on a trigger like that.

I could be wrong.

Mike

I could be wrong too, Mike. You do have a valid point. Smile [:)]

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 11:14 PM

2- Badger 200's single action and they are fantastic!

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 7:25 PM

Allan,

To be a double-action airbrush you have to be able to control both air flow as well as paint flow at the same time. Big Smile [:D]

I don't see how that could happen on a trigger like that.

I could be wrong. Wink [;)]

Mike

allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 10:22 AM

I believe its actually a double-action rig. You can control paintflow by reducing the trigger movement or limiting the squeeze altogether by turning the needle stopper at the rear end. The trigger format may seem unweildy or hard to control at first but you get used to it. Plus, it saves your wrist and finger from strain when painting.

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 11:33 PM

Allan,

That HG is a single-action airbrush then correct?

Mike

allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 10:13 AM

[Here's one I found on the web:
Way too expensive in my opinion. You could buy two Omni's for the same price. Big Smile [:D]

Mike

Madda, thats the one. Mike, thanks. It is a little pricey. But ive had my eyes on it for years. Finally saved up and bought one (my wife thinks it was a gift). Gotta admit I havent tried an Omni, but ... the HG? Well, you just gotta love that trigger. Its great in atomizing the paint as well. To clean you pour in thinner, put a rag on the nozzle, squeeze the trigger for a few secs, and then spray out the regurtitated thinner. 30 secs and youre done.

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

maddafinga

Member since
March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Sunday, June 29, 2003 8:44 PM

I don't think I would have as good a control with that trigger model as I do with a regular airbrush. It does look really neat though. I'm a pencil and charcoal artist, so I feel a lot more comfortable with a pencil like grip and arm motion than I would with that trigger action.

Thanks for posting the pic.

madda

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Sunday, June 29, 2003 8:07 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by mccabeb

I just picked up a Cresendo 150 by badger it is my 1st dbl action brush so I could use some advice.
Cheers McCaber

McCaber,

Just ask and we will try and help out the best we can my friend.

Mike

MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Sunday, June 29, 2003 8:02 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by maddafinga

I haven't seen that one with the trigger before, do you have a pic of it you could post or put a link up to?

Here's one I found on the web:

Way too expensive in my opinion. You could buy two Omni's for the same price. Big Smile [:D]

Mike

maddafinga

Member since
March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Sunday, June 29, 2003 5:56 PM

I just got my first double action airbrush, all I can really say is to play around with it for a couple of hours. Check out some books on airbrushing and techniques and maintenance from your library, they're much cheaper than buying one, and you'll get the same info. They have tons of good information, and lots of little practuce exercises to help get you familiar with using it. I'm still learning it, but I really love it. It won't take you very long I'll bet.

madda

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 29, 2003 5:45 PM

I just picked up a Cresendo 150 by badger it is my 1st dbl action brush so I could use some advice.
Cheers McCaber

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 29, 2003 1:00 PM

Not many people using AZTEK, hmmmmmm Paasche and Badger are quite interesting for me.

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maddafinga

Member since
March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Sunday, June 29, 2003 11:07 AM

I haven't seen that one with the trigger before, do you have a pic of it you could post or put a link up to?

madda

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Sunday, June 29, 2003 9:45 AM

Tamiya HG Trigger Type. You just gotta love that trigger. And it cleans up in about 30 secs.

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 29, 2003 1:36 AM

Paasche H for over 20 years now. Have 2 of them, one for acrylics and the other for enamels.

Fly Navy! Big Smile [:D]

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Which airbrush you guys are using ?