Hi Everyone,
I am about to purchase a new (additional) airbrush, and would greatly appreciate your opinions.
I would like to get a double-action airbrush to facilitate SIMPLE camo patterns on 1/72 scale armor and aircraft. Towards this end, I have been strongly considering the Paasche VL. I realize there are better detail brushes available, but as I said, I do not tend, or desire, to do the really complex patterns. This said, I do want a good brush. The reasons I favor the Paasche are:
1. I have been so happy with my H for so many years, and find it very dependable.
2. I like the idea that some components, such as paint jars and cups, are interchangable.
3. It seems easy to get parts.
4. I have been told it is easy to clean (I am a real stickler for cleanliness).
5. I understand it is fairly robust for a double-action.
I will be using this with the following.
1. 95% acrylic paints
2. Usually a 5hp/25gal shop compressor running a line to the paint area through a manifold. I have pressure controls at the compressor and a moisture trap/pressure regulator at the paint station.
3. On rare occasions, I might use the brush with a W.R. Brown Model PC201, also with a moisture trap/pressure regulator. Last time I used it, this little compressor would still deliver around 35-40 PSI consistently, but I wouldn't swear to it now; it like me, is getting a little old.
Any advise you can give will be much appreciated. I really do not have a budget in mind, though it is only a hobby, so I shouldn't spend a fortune. Also, I want to consider all my options, so please feel free to express your opinions. My wife does, and after 29 years I've heard 'em all!
Thanks in advance,
Paul