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Airbrush ( AZT2705 ) By TESTORs INFO Needed

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    October 2004
Airbrush ( AZT2705 ) By TESTORs INFO Needed
Posted by Hamming on Monday, August 15, 2005 6:39 PM
Hello. Does any body know anything about the Airbrush ( AZT2705 ) by TESTORs Will it and does it have the addaptor for using the Airbrush Propellant 10.6oz cans? Is this Airbrush goof for a new b to Airbrushing. Any help would be appricated.......Hamming ( Tony )
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Southern California, USA
Posted by ABARNE on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 2:37 PM
It probably has an adaptor for standard propellant cans. However, for serious or even semi-serious airbrushing, propellant cans become rapidly annoying. Its hard to controll the pressure on them, they run out two quickly, and become quite cold during use leading to pressure dropping during your painting session. A compressor with a regulator and moisture trap or a large compressed bottle is almost a must have.

The brush probably works ok, but looking at it on Testor's, I don't believe that it would be your best choice for long term use, nor even for a first airbrush. For ease of learning, get a Paasche H Set which is complete other than the compressor. Gives good results, easy to use, and quite reliable.

For more capability at the expense of a steeper learning curve, get a double-action such as a Badger 100 LG. There are a number of other types and brands, any one of which will have its supporters.

I recommend against Aztek because they seem to have a fairly high failure rate. A lot of people here use them with out trouble. Unfortunately, a lot of us have used them, only to have them break for no explainable reason.

Regardless of what you are going to buy, www.DixeArt.com is a nice place to shop. They have very good prices, free shipping for orders over $50, and are reputable. A lot of people have also found some nice deals at www.airbrushcity.com.
  • Member since
    October 2004
Posted by Hamming on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 2:49 PM
Thank You Andy for the info. Glad there are builders like you that help us new bs. I have not built models for almost thirty years and have missed out on the fun and new ways of doing things. Thank You again for the help......Tony ( Hamming )
  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: SETX. USA
Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 6:35 PM
Tony - excellent advice by Andy there...

Not sure how savvy you are on airbrush terms but this page might help you with that, also it gives some decent feedback on the capabilities of each general type of brush:

http://www.craigcentral.com/models/ab.asp

Check out one of the sites Andy mentioned and if one catches your eye come back here and I am sure enough people own that one to be able to answer your every question!!!
---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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