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Badger or Omni????
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 15, 2005 2:30 PM
What is the better airbrush for detail painting , the Omni 4000G or Badgers 100LG ?????????
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Posted by MikeV on Saturday, January 15, 2005 2:53 PM
That depends on the detail and the paint used.
The 100LG with a medium tip and needle sprays about the same as the Omni 4000. If you put a fine needle/tip into the 100LG and have thin enough paints with fine pigments then it will spray even finer than the Omni.

Mike

Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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Posted by Thehannaman2 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 3:00 PM
The Badger has never failed me with the fine tip. Like anything, it takes a little practice.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 16, 2005 10:05 AM
Mike and thehannaman are right. If you have your paint mixed right the 100lg with the fine head assembly will spray hairlines all day long-no problems. It comes down to trigger control on how thin a line you can get. I can also get a nice thin line with my Omni too but it is a little easier with the 100LG.
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 1:22 AM
Thanks for the info I might think more about that 100LG it sounds like a good airbrush.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 23, 2005 10:17 PM
I just ordered the badger and I'm getting excited I should recieve it in about a week thanks for all the comments.
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Posted by MikeV on Sunday, January 23, 2005 10:36 PM
Very cool Stuka. Thumbs Up [tup]
Keep us informed my friend.

Mike

Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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Posted by saltydog on Monday, January 24, 2005 7:51 AM
thats an easy one guys................IWATA HP-CS!!!!Tongue [:P]Wink [;)]Smile [:)] man............i've missed doin' that!!LOL later.
Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
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Posted by MikeV on Monday, January 24, 2005 8:17 PM
Chris,

Does the "HP" stand for "high-priced"? Laugh [(-D]

Mike

Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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Posted by saltydog on Monday, January 24, 2005 10:28 PM
nah..........more like Highly-Professional........or.........High Priority for a modeller. something of that nature!! Smile [:)]Wink [;)]
Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 4:43 PM
maybe HP-cs for example, probubly means HorsePower-needed for the cs and the number is the amount you must have...
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:32 PM
Iwatas too expensive and plus Ilike badger better thats why I chose the 100LGTongue [:P]
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Posted by roosterfish on Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:06 AM
Highly-Perfect...High-Performance Yup, that is Iwata.
Winners never quit; quitters never win.
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Posted by KJ200 on Thursday, January 27, 2005 6:22 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by MikeV

Chris,

Does the "HP" stand for "high-priced"? Laugh [(-D]

Mike


Highly PossibleBig Smile [:D]

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 28, 2005 7:46 PM
Man just got an e_mail saying that its just been sent so I'll have in a day or Two...........ooo I can't wait to test the beast.
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Posted by MikeV on Friday, January 28, 2005 8:03 PM
Cool Stuka. Cool [8D]
Where did you buy it from? Just curious. Wink [;)]

Mike

Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 28, 2005 10:09 PM
HP: Huge Piece of (censered)
HP: Huge price
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 29, 2005 12:38 PM
Bearair
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 29, 2005 12:51 PM
Hey MikeV
I was just wondering about theTeflon needle bearing as it says that you can't replace it yourself, how is it damaged? and is it easy to damage accidently?
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Posted by MikeV on Saturday, January 29, 2005 1:11 PM
Stuka,

The needle bearing is pressed into the airbrush with a special tool and it is recommended that it be sent to Badger should it ever need replacing.
When you push the needle into the airbrush and feel tension when the needle is approaching the front of the airbrush, that is the needle bearing you are feeling.
I have never damaged one myself and don't see how people really can damage them unless they are careless in cleaning the airbrush or rough when putting it back together.

Mike

Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 29, 2005 11:40 PM
Thanks for the info I'll make sure I'm carefull but I don't think I really have to worry as I'm always carefull with my airbrushes.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 30, 2005 2:03 PM
Stuka-69-I own several Badger airbrushes some from the late eighties and have yet to have had to replace or have any problems with the teflon bearing. I have know idea how some people mess them up. The 100lg is a good brush and with practice I am sure you will see what it can do.
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 1:10 PM
Thanks guys .
I recieved my brush last night and have been studying it and I've got a few questions to ask about it

First when disassembling it to get use to all the parts, is the tip [part 50-0391] able to be removed for cleaning.

Secondly what should I use to clean my airbrush with so that i can get the tip clean.
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Posted by saltydog on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 7:30 PM
i've never owned a 100LG, so i can't answer your first question, but the ol' badger pro (MikeV) should be here soon. i will add this though, you should only breakdown the airbrush after say............25 hours or better of use. if you flush it well when you finished with each painting session, you shouldn't develope much paint build up at all. breaking the brush down after each session just causes unecessary wear and tear or the chance to lose/damage a perfectly good part. believe me, i too fretted over how clean my airbrush was many times when i first got my airbrush. but after having one and getting used to using one, it seem that the "dirtier" she gets, the better she performs!!LOL now i don't mean leaving dried paint in there, but i just shoot the appropriate thinner through until it comes out clear, and put her up or switch to the next color.

but the other question, dixieart sells a set of micro brushes that simply can't be beat for cleaning an airbrush of any type. i bought the set that comes with 6 microbrushes (i think) and the tiniest brush is able to go through the tip of most brushes. good luck with your new purchase, and may you experience many wonderful hours of airbrushing bliss my friend. later.
Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 9:25 PM
Cheers , maybe I am worrying a bitConfused [%-)]Sigh [sigh]
MikeV what do you think.???????
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Posted by MikeV on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 9:47 PM
I think you are worrying too much. Wink [;)]
That tip is connected to the head of the airbrush so you could soak it as one piece in thinner if you thought it needed better cleaning.
I am not familiar with removing the tip but I will find out and get back to you.

Mike

Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 3, 2005 11:25 AM
Thanks mike!Sigh [sigh]
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:07 PM
after the AZTEK paint leak (other trhead)
, guillermo alfaro and i decide to migrate to BADGER 100LG so we are ordering it right now and we will keep you informed as well, meanwhile stuka69 share your experience with all of us, since we have the same questions as you and other more

how bad is the thinner to clean the badger
how fine the lines will be
how much air pressure

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 4, 2005 1:38 AM
Will do GABO72!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 4, 2005 9:17 AM
First question:


do you buy the fine 100LG


second:

if it so, how fine is the finest ( and how much air pressure) , to do some fine work, example: spaghetti camo in a stuka??
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