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jwb
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Question for Aztek 470 users
Posted by jwb on Sunday, April 29, 2007 6:04 PM

Since I picked up my 470 in February, I've found that I love using the adjustment wheel. More often than not I end up using it more like a single action airbrush, dialing in the paint flow and then just controlling the flow by pushing down to control the air. I've found it's really opened up a whole new world of things I can do.

Any others use that wheel a lot? 

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Posted by Tankmaster7 on Sunday, April 29, 2007 6:36 PM

I never used it when I had my aztek. Turth be told, it just confused me and got in my way LOL.

But then again, I never liked my aztek much in the first place, so I might be biased.  

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 30, 2007 9:03 AM

John, that's called fixed double action.  It's great for detail jobs or small paint jobs.

 

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jwb
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Posted by jwb on Monday, April 30, 2007 9:17 AM
 H3nav wrote:

John, that's called fixed double action.  It's great for detail jobs or small paint jobs.

 

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Is that what it's called? Cool. I'da given it a cooler name, liker "Super Cool Useful Action". (Or if Gunze put it out, it would be "Mr. Super Cool Useful Action".) Big Smile [:D] LOL. It is handy! 

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Posted by zokissima on Monday, April 30, 2007 12:33 PM

So...um...is your question asking what the adjustment wheel is called, or do we use it a lot?

 

Personally, I love it. I dial in the spray pattern that I like, then use it as a single action airbrush. I find that I have far more control this way.

jwb
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Posted by jwb on Monday, April 30, 2007 1:14 PM
 zokissima wrote:

So...um...is your question asking what the adjustment wheel is called, or do we use it a lot?

 

Personally, I love it. I dial in the spray pattern that I like, then use it as a single action airbrush. I find that I have far more control this way.

it started just wondering about usage, but it wandered into it's name too. It's all good! 

Sounds like you use it just like I do. It really is great. Big Smile [:D] 

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Posted by ABARNE on Monday, April 30, 2007 1:50 PM
I'm not surprised that you find it easier to use in single action mode.  I have (but no longer use) an A430 which is the double action only version of the A470, and never really got the hang of the dual action trigger.  Later on I got a Badger 200 NH and a Paasche H, both single action airbrushes, and found airbrushing with single action to be a lot easier than dual action.   
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Posted by Tecs on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 2:25 AM
I used to use the wheel as you describe untill yesterday when my 470 died. Iwata HP-B plus was orderd last night.
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Posted by waikong on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 12:19 PM
I use it that way too. I use it as a single action for large areas & future applications, but even with smaller areas the ability to dial the amount you need is very nice. I use the dual action for fading exhaust stains or painting those German line camo's.
jwb
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Posted by jwb on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 6:48 PM

 Tecs wrote:
I used to use the wheel as you describe untill yesterday when my 470 died. Iwata HP-B plus was orderd last night.

How'd it die Tecs?

Sorry to hear that happened. I have a good friend who uses an Iwata, and he loves it. I'm sure you'll enjoy it! Love to hear your thoughts on it versus the Aztek. 

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Posted by Tecs on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 5:13 AM
I managed to tread on it and the case popped apart, I think something broke as now all it does is let air escape from the body of the brush.
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jwb
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Posted by jwb on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 6:15 PM

 Tecs wrote:
I managed to tread on it and the case popped apart, I think something broke as now all it does is let air escape from the body of the brush.

Ah, that'll do it.

Reason I asked was I wondered if was a usage problem. LOL Didn't think about the "ooops" factor! 

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