Which type of Airbrush is good for weathering rolling stock, structures and locos,etc… I hear that Badger makes good airbrushes. What models of airbrush do you have? Single or double action?
Thanks for the info in advance
Smitty
I was using an external mix Testors from Wal-Mart until Saturday when I bought a new internal mix, Double action Paashe. I like the Paashe for several reasons, the amount of paint can be controled by the finger control making it nice for weathering or pull it all the way back and get a lot of paint as for painting backdrops. It came with 3 different needle/nozzel assy. so you can paint a fine line or install another Needle/nozzel assy. and paint a broad line.
Don’t get me wrong, I am certainly not an expert but I am learning to use it and the more I use it the more I like it. I also have heard that the Baget is a good brush but I have never used one. Mike
I have the Badger Model 175 and used my 40% off coupon when I bought it at Michaels. Here is a hyperlink for your review. This one works great for me, I’ve used both acrylic and enamel paints with no problems.
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayProductPage?productNum=fa0431
Thats cool. I forgot Michaels and AC Moore have those weekly 40 to 50% off coupons. Fortunately, I have both stores right down the road, so I can get a good deal.
Smitty
You’ll want a dual action for weathering and fine detail work. Single actions are fine for larger projects but don’t give the fine control needed for weathering and details. Just Google “airbrush”. There’s a ton of places on the web to get deals at.
I really like my Aztec.
Used to paint with a single action external mixing Badger… thought it was very nice… then the holy grail hit… a dual action internal mixing Pasche… awesome, try it! You will love it!
This question comes up often. You can probably do a search on “airbrush” or “air brush” and get multiple hits.
My first airbrush was a Paasche V. It is a double action side feed with the small connector. It served me well for over 10 years. I did everything from all my model train stuff to t-shirts with it. It worked best with the real caustic paints like Scalecoat & Floquil. However, I dropped it, and while I still have it in a box with hopes that someday I’ll figure out how I can fix it, I’ve pressed on to other air brushes. Why do vendors stop making the “good” models?
My first attempt at a replacement was an Aztek A4709. Also double action side feed also small connectors. Unfortunately it has a really bizzare connector that would not work with any of my good air brush hoses or compressors. I hunted all over for adaptors with no luck. I have to use the cheap plastic tube they call a “hose” that came with the unit. Then I discovered the unit does not have a smooth action and is hard to control. It splatters (tried all different tips with no luck), it leaks internally, and after about 20 hours of use the double action stopped working. For the price it was it is a piece of junk. I do not recommend this brush.
I then began using my son’s cheapo ($9.95) Badger single action external mix. It works ok, and for the price is wonderful. In fact, cleaning up after acrylics with the external mix is a dream. I can actually see the paint accumulation on the venturii point. I now understand why the internal mix brushes get so clogged with it. I still use this brush for painting big areas like the side of a box car.
Having such good luck with my son’s I went to Harbor Tools and purchased their external mix air brush. It looks identic
Sorry, I kind of live under a rock sometimes, but I have to ask…
Where can one get one’s hands on these wonderful 40-50% off coupons? I’m in the market for a new airbrush and I’m hoping that Santa might bring me one for Christmas. If I can save Santa that much cash in the process, I can increase my chances of success [:D]
They are in the sales flyers that come in the Sunday paper. Usually on the bottom right hand corner of either the front or back covers. I have Michaels from last Sunday’s paper right here in my hand. 40% off any on regular priced item. Good through Wednesday 21 (today).
If you are looking for a coupon from Hobby Lobby, go online and go to Hobby Lobby and look in the sales or coupon. Print it off and take to HB and you are home free. I don’t know about Michaels, we don’t have one around here. Mike
Thanks! I don’t usually get the Sunday paper, but It may be worth the 75 cents or whatever to check this out [:D]
Here is the URL of this weeks coupon:
http://images.acmoore.com/Coupons/Store_92.pdf
This one ends on Wednesday the 21st. I go to Yahoo and search “AC Moore Printable coupons”, and got a site at http://printable-coupons.blogspot.com/. Then I scoll down and they have a link to the PDF file of the coupon. just print it out and there you go. You can print as many as you want, but you can only use one at a time. Go shopping with your spouse or a friend and you can each buy an item using the coupon. If you buy several items they take the money off the most expensive.
Smitty
Same here. I had a single action internal Badger 200 series that I used for a few years. I recently switched to a Paasche double action internal mix VL set. The difference is incredible. I don’t think it was as much Badger vs. Paasche as single action vs. double action. The biggest difference is in the ability to control the spray. The signle action is somewhat limited and much harder to control. I find myself now not being worried about fine detailed work.
If you want to use it for weathering, you will definetly need the double action. I have a Sotar 20/20 by Badger and really like it. The only thing is its a very small color cup, and a very small tip, so it is good only for smaller jobs, like weathering.
Wouldn’t you know it !? [banghead] I was just working with mine last weekend and I dropped one of the jars… well I guess I just have to make another stop at the Hobby shop…
Lately, I’ve been using a Badger 155 Anthem.
http://www.badger-airbrush.com/images/155Anthem.jpg
It’s a double action, internal mix air brush that is very easy to clean and does not clog much at all. I had a Badger 200 (singe action, internal mix) that clogged constantly…even when using the fine needle and the large tip. The 155 has the ability to really lay down the paint, yet still has the finer spray for detail work. That being said, it’s not the best detail brush around, but there is a “fine spray kit” available from Badger.
I recommend the Badger 155 highly.
Paul A. Cutler III
Weather Or No Go New Haven