Grizzly_bear Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Well as the title says, which airbrush do u use (if u do) and what kind of finish do you get from it? I have around £150-200 as my price range as I do want a decent one. And help and opinions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Rob Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GumbaFish Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 There are a number of topics on this sort of thing already, I suggest doing a search. I use an Iwata eclipse HP-CS. http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...amp;hl=airbrush http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...amp;hl=airbrush Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3128993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArgumentGuy Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 http://www.badgerairbrush.com/ I use both an airbrush and compressor made by Badger, an American company based in Illinois. They're durable, dependable, and very nice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3129146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAegisx Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I use a Patriot 105 from badger. $76 if you've got an amazon prime account, can also troll through ebay, im sure there are some on there too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3129170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Thank u very much guys. Rob Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3129257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 i use a renegade krome from badger.. but if you're starting out id suggest getting a "kit" ie a package of a dual action brush and a little compressor just to see if you like airbrushing in the 1st place. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3129283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nym468 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Iwata hp-cs. It gives a clean even coat. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3129365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I use a Paasche 'Talon'. Came with 3 needles/nozzles for about $100. American made despite the name lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3129369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I use a Patriot 105 from badger. I'm looking at possibly getting a patriot 105 if/when I get an airbrush, what kind of compressor would you recommend for it? (they are unfortunately considerably more expensive here in the UK, I guess because they have to be brought over from Illinois) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3129722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 i use a renegade krome from badger.. but if you're starting out id suggest getting a "kit" ie a package of a dual action brush and a little compressor just to see if you like airbrushing in the 1st place. I already have a nice little compressor from a package deal you're talking about from eBay ages ago but the air brush it self packed up and I tried everything to get it going again, so I'm really looking at only the brush/gun it self. I've also been drawn to Aztek airbrushes as the reviews on them are just that bit better against badger. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3130671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 its all personal preference really, go with your gut & what is easiest to source parts for near you. how is the airbrush packed up? does it not spray, does the paint bubble in the cup, is it pissing air out of somewhere it shouldnt? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3133858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 its all personal preference really, go with your gut & what is easiest to source parts for near you. how is the airbrush packed up? does it not spray, does the paint bubble in the cup, is it pissing air out of somewhere it shouldnt? Basically the air was going through but the paint wasn't, even when it fully pulled back, so I cleaned it all up, left it to soak in white spirit...thoroughly cleaned it (8tines to be precise) and it still did not work, so took it apart and cleaned up again and still no paint, then pain came through but at such a poor rate and splattered on, I was at the same PSI as always. I've opted to buy an aztek airbrush Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3137826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 To be honest it sounds like the nozzle is clogged up, might be worth removing it and giving it a thorough clean & scrape out any dry paint. Hope the aztec works out for you Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3137931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 its all personal preference really, go with your gut & what is easiest to source parts for near you. how is the airbrush packed up? does it not spray, does the paint bubble in the cup, is it pissing air out of somewhere it shouldnt? Basically the air was going through but the paint wasn't, even when it fully pulled back, so I cleaned it all up, left it to soak in white spirit...thoroughly cleaned it (8tines to be precise) and it still did not work, so took it apart and cleaned up again and still no paint, then pain came through but at such a poor rate and splattered on, I was at the same PSI as always. I've opted to buy an aztek airbrush I agree, this sounds like a blocked nozzle. Most likely you haven't been cleaning it properly. If you don't get in the habit of doing so, you will bork your new AB too. White spirit will not cut it. You need a proper AB cleaner or cellulose thinners. Get some cleaning brushes, including some long bristle fine paintbrushes to clean out the nozzle, and get in the habit of fully stripping the AB down at the end of a session and cleaning it properly BEFORE it dries solid. An ultrasonic cleaner also helps a great deal in cleaning up the innards of the brush (after using thinners etc to loosen stuff up); I run mine in it when swapping from metallics to non-metallics, and at the end of a session. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3138184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GumbaFish Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I agree with both of the above, when I have these symptoms during a session it is usually the nozzle. In addition to the airbrush cleaning brushes I also keep handy an old segment of guitar string where I removed the outer coiling, the diameter of the wire is perfect to fit through the nozzle and sometimes I can push out a very small plug of dried paint that would otherwise be impossible for me to get. Just be wary that you dont insert something through the nozzle that is too wide and force it through, thus widening the hole, this wire slides right through without resistance. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257152-which-airbrush/#findComment-3138319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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