is it worth it?

Randy,

If you are going to do single color or two-tone paint jobs, go with a single-action. The learning curve is much shorter and with practice, you can do just about everything a D/A can do. I have both types and use the D/A mainly for camo on military subjects. But do get an internal-mix single action. IMO they give a better finish than external-mix ab's. And definately get a water trap and filter / regulator. Good luck!

HEY,
Thanks alot hoser.

Randy

But double actions isn't that much more expensive than single action. Why not master double action now rather than learn single action and then learn double action? Maybe later you may need a double action for something new you like to try.

HEY,
I am getting my airbrush from ebay and everyone wants double actions so the bids are way up, while single action bids are low.

Randy

Try http://www.dixieart.com
It's not common to find better prices than Ebay at dixieart. It happened to me. I'm sort of glad I lost the bid to this airbrush because I've found the samething on Dixieart that is 20 bucks cheaper than the winning bid on Ebay. Not to mention the thing from Dixieart is unopened and it comes with a braided hose which makes the deal sweeter.

.............also not to mention Dixieart will ship it to you FREE. You won't find that with too many Ebay auctions..

hou_ge2000, didn't you mean to say it's not uncommon to find better prices than Ebay at Dixieart?

Gosh, I have so many typos recently.

I have a double action and it is *rare* that I utilize that feature when doing autos. I generally lock the paint flow and let-er-buck! There may be times when you'd utilize the double action, but my thinking is that would come into play more on complex camo schemes and various other types of free-hand painting.

I bought the double action so that I would have that feature whenever I did build some planes or other items. It does take a bit more time to get used to, but I'm glad I've got it.

Murray

Murray,

That is pretty much true what you said. What I like about a double-action airbrush though is that after spraying a pass or two across the model you can keep the trigger pressed after the pass and spray just air out of the airbrush which helps cut down on tip dry and keeps that drop of paint that stays on the end of the needle away. Have you ever sprayed a pass and then forgot to turn the paint on before getting to the model and got that drop on the finish? I hate that. lol

Mike