First Airbrush

It doesn't pulsate? It is impossible for a diaphragm compressor to not pulsate unless it has something to smooth out the airflow such as an airtank. It doesn't pulsate badly but it does still pulsate nonetheless.
Hook an airhose to it without the airbrush attached and turn it on.
Hold your hand over the end of the air hose and feel the air coming out.
It should feel like a real fast pulsation at least my D500 did.
It regards to getting warm I am talking about the fact that if you leave it running for any length of time they do get pretty warm. Maybe not hot to the touch but they can get pretty warm and heat is what kills compressors. If it is real cold in your painting area you may not notice it but come summer time you will see what I mean.

Mike

I am having trouble painting my model. Im working on a 1950 Chevy stepside. When i paint with my airbrush, the paint just runs off. I was wondering what i was doing wrong.

Boorman,

Give us some more details such as:
What airbrush are you using?
What paints are you using?
What pressure are you spraying at?
How thin did you mix the paint?
How close to the model are you spraying?

These can help us give you some recommendations to maybe help you out of this dilema.

Mike

I purchased the Badger 155 Anthem from Dixieart supplies. I paid $66.00 for it and S/H was free.
mark956

im with mikeV on the omni line. i have an omni 5000 which is the same as the 4000 only with a smaller cup. paid $67 at dixie and absolutely love my airbrush. not the best for broad coverage but for tight line detailing and close in spraying with about 8 to 10 lbs of pressure, you can't beat the gravity feed capability. im not saying you have to buy an omni, but if your in to fine detailing you definetly need a gravity feed. to go along with the gravity feed, you'll need a boatload of practice (and that goes for any airbrush you by, especially double action). i have a single action paasche H and a single action badger gravity feed, and both sit on the shelf and collect dust after getting used to the double action. whatever you do, especially if your on a tight budget, do not buy a single action brush. they are easy for beginners, but why bother? go ahead and buy the double action because you can do with a double action what you cant do with a single action, but you cant do with a single action what you can do with a double action. now that i have thouroughly confused you.....................

Okay, guys... I've been doing some browsing and the cheaper (and less stressful) alternative seems to be to buy a brush here in Manila rather than buying it online (Shipping adds some 30 dollars to the price depending on the weight. Will do more research on this)...

What do you guys think of the Badger 175 Crescendo? It's a double-action, siphon feed airbrush with the 3 tips and misc bottles, etc? The price here is 'round about Php6500.00 or about $125... I'm paying twice what it's worth, yes? How about the airbrush itself? I'm also leaning toward the Badger 150 (for about the same price) as well.

If your doing 1/72 aircraft, I'd recommend a gravity feed model so you have more control and less overspray. Best way for smaller subjects or detail.

QUOTE: Originally posted by plum1030 If your doing 1/72 aircraft, I'd recommend a gravity feed model so you have more control and less overspray. Best way for smaller subjects or detail.

I would recomend a gravity feed for just about all of it....Love my new Omni never saw how I did with out it. But I did and I did just fine.....But its so much easier to use. Put a light coat on a 1/48th Tomcat last night, didnt run out of paint...which was a big concern of mine in the begining with gravity feeds.

I got my Badger 155-7 from my local hobby shop and paid about £115 GBP, thats about badger recomended retail price. I know I could have payd less on the internet but I wanted the backup of a local dealer for repairs if necessasary. Don't think I like the idea of buying somthing like an AB from the net epecially eBay or the like. Don't get me wrong, I've bought plenty of things from eBay, but nothing like that.

I used my double action 155 all the time, but I used my Badger 250 single action the other day and I could hardly controll it - I'd got used to double action.

QUOTE: Originally posted by karlwb I used my Badger 250 single action the other day and I could hardly controll it - I'd got used to double action.

Like driving a car with no steering wheel or brakes!

QUOTE: Originally posted by shrikes What do you guys think of the Badger 175 Crescendo? It's a double-action, siphon feed airbrush with the 3 tips and misc bottles, etc? The price here is 'round about Php6500.00 or about $125... I'm paying twice what it's worth, yes? How about the airbrush itself? I'm also leaning toward the Badger 150 (for about the same price) as well.

Shrikes,

Either of those airbrushes would suit you fine for modeling.
Look at them and see which one you like the feel of better and buy it if it is cheaper than getting one off the internet and having it shipped to you.

Sorry to get back to this so late.

Mike

Thanks, Mike! i think i'll go for the Crescendo since it has the 3 extra tips dor roughly the same price... now i need to figure out what store i saw it in!!