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  • Member since
    October 2005
  • From: Maryland
Posted by usmc1371 on Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:23 AM

I'm one of those big fans of Aztek airbrushes.  I own two, the A320 and the A470.  The A320 is a GREAT single action airbrush.  It uses all of the nozzles and cups that the A470 uses.  Therefore, you can spray fine line to broad coverage and gravity or siphon feed.  It's internal mix and very easy to adjust the spray.  Here's a link: http://www.testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=44

 -Jesse

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: San Tan Valley,AZ
Posted by smokinguns3 on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 4:25 PM
Bgrigg is right ive got a 100lg and a 175  both are great brushes and under the $100 doller range at dixieart.
Rob I think i can I think i can
  • Member since
    May 2005
  • From: Left forever
Posted by Bgrigg on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 1:55 PM
I'm not familiar with the Aztec line, except some people despise them and some love them. I recommend the Badger 100LG dual action available for $64.95 at Dixie Art. There are others who will recommend Paasche and Iwata, all of which have models (and all of which are available from Dixie Art) well under the $100 limit. A good deal is the Badger 150 Pro Set which includes Fine, Medium and Large needles & tips, color cup, 3/4 oz jar w/adapter, 2 oz jar & a 6' braided hose for only $74.95. This is the same AB as the 100LG except it's a siphon fed brush. I own both. The big difference between them is that the 100LG can spray slightly finer lines due to the simple fact that it can spray using less pressure. The tips & needles (in fact all parts) are interchangeable between the 100/150 line. Only the main body are different, and that only because of the different methods of holding the paint.

So long folks!

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Southern California, USA
Posted by ABARNE on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 1:48 PM
It sounds as though the airbrush body is kaput, and Testor's does NOT cover them with the lifetime warranty.  If you want a great single action airbrush for under $100, get a Paasche H.  You can buy the H Set which includes 3 tips color cup, large and small bottles, and a braided hose for about $49.95 from http://www.dixieart.com/HSet.html Its a great brush, easy to use, and reliable as an anvil.
  • Member since
    May 2006
  • From: Spanaway, WA
Airbrush problem!
Posted by aagranata on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:18 PM

I currently have an Aztek 270.  Not the best airbrush, I know, but it's done me well up to this point.  The problem I'm having now is that as soon as I attach the airbrush to the propellant can, it's blowing! I don't even have to depress the trigger.  Considering that I don't see any way to take this airbrush apart, I'm assuming it's done for. 

What caused this problem?  And if I decide to get a better single action airbrush, what recommendations would you have for one that's under $100?

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