cipher
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Post by cipher on May 12, 2012 21:19:58 GMT -5
Hey Gang.. I'm kicking around the notion of getting an air brush.. basically moving up from the Krylon jobs! Any ideas of whats good for a beginner? I used one a few times in art class a 1000 years ago in high school, and don't have a clue about them any more.
Any ideas/help/suggestions is greatly appreciated!
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heepey
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Post by heepey on May 13, 2012 20:18:57 GMT -5
I've used a badger 250 for years. They are cheap and simple. Single action, external mix, easy to clean. I also have a Badger 150 IL, dual action, internal mix. Not cheap, complex to clean. Good for fine detail work. Just got another from Harbor Freight. Haven't gotten to use it yet. Looks like it will be like the Badger 150 for a lot less $$. May not work as well as the Badger. just my .02.
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Post by Big Ed on May 13, 2012 20:34:45 GMT -5
I've got the 250 also and ditto to Dan's reply. Easy to deal with.
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Post by wtsf150 on May 14, 2012 5:20:15 GMT -5
I too agree the badger is a good one especially since your just starting out i have one as well as a Pashe looking to get a couple different Iwata's later on i still would like to get a better compresser too Willie
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Post by kifaru on May 14, 2012 11:21:46 GMT -5
Yep, the single action Badger is a great choice for an introductory airbrush, cheap, simple, easy to keep running. Where you go from there kinda depends on your intended usage. I have used a number of Paasche airbrushes back in the day as a graphic designer. Among other things, I used them for photo retouching if that tells you how long ago that was The Paasche AB is great for super-fine detail as it can paint a ridiculously fine line, but in my experience they are very finicky and hard to keep running, plus these days they can run close to 300 bones. Right now I use an Iwata Eclipse. It runs well, and suit's my needs just fine. I think I paid around $120 for it maybe ten years ago. You also have to consider your air source. If you airbrush a lot, the cans end up being less economical in the long run. But if you pop for a compressor, don't skimp. A noisy, pulsing, cheap compressor will drive you nuts.
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cipher
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Post by cipher on May 14, 2012 15:26:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies guys.. seems the general consensus says Badger.. Is there any stores that are better to shop at for a good air brush? We've got a Hobby Lobby close by, and I was going to look at their stuff. And for sure I want one with the compressor, not the cans. I've still got some time to kick it around.. looking like making it a birthday present from me to me!
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