graves_09 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hello I have been using a Badger 360 for about a year now. When I bought it I wasn't sure if I wanted a gravity feed or siphon feed so I got the 360. After using it for a while I decided I like the gravity feed better, but the only problem is the paint cup is sort of small. I either have to refill it 2-3 times a session and/or I end up spilling it when i tilt the brush too much. i looked online and I doesn't seem to be any easy way to enlarge it (i think it is welded to the airbrush), but I was wondering if all of you had any ideas on how to enlarge the cup. experiences with airbrushes other than the 360 would be helpful too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Loggie Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 No, Mate. There is no way to extend the cup and have a paint-tight join. I recommend that you buy a new airbrush with a taller cup. I've had a cheap copy (made in China) of a Pasche for 15 years. George, out.......................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Would just using masking tape to make an enlarged funnel above the rim of the cup work? George - as inexpensive as Paasche brushes are, you got a cheap copy? ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
72linerlover Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Hi graves_09, I've never done before, but could it be an idea? Cut a piece of tube and glue inside the part that is used for siphon feed and use in gravity feed position. Please forgive the rough drawing. Regards Euge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) Please forgive the rough drawing. You Italians- so percise and maticulous! Brilliant Idea. I always had the same issue with my Badger 360. I might give this a go. The only problem I see is the center of gravity will be very high on the airbrush. Edited June 17, 2009 by toadwbg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
72linerlover Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Thank you for your kind words, toadwbg The only problem I see is the center of gravity will not be very high on the airbrush. You're right, I didn't consider. Regards Euge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TXCajun Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 HelloI have been using a Badger 360 for about a year now. When I bought it I wasn't sure if I wanted a gravity feed or siphon feed so I got the 360. After using it for a while I decided I like the gravity feed better, but the only problem is the paint cup is sort of small. I either have to refill it 2-3 times a session and/or I end up spilling it when i tilt the brush too much. i looked online and I doesn't seem to be any easy way to enlarge it (i think it is welded to the airbrush), but I was wondering if all of you had any ideas on how to enlarge the cup. experiences with airbrushes other than the 360 would be helpful too I was in a kitchen supply store once and grabbed a tiny plastic funnel (about 1 1/2" round) for the very purpose of pouring paints from the jar into my airbrush cup (IWATA HP-CS) and back again. Perhaps you can use something like this attached to the cup to add to your capacity. As far as spillage goes, get yourself some of that Glad Press-n-Seal wrap, cut a small piece, and press it over your paint cup. Then, take a staight pin and prick a tiny vent hole in the top. It greatly reduces spills and is disposable. Hope this helps. Happy modeling! Stew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 ROUGH DRAWING EUGE!!?? THIS IS A ROUGH DRAWING! Yours is engin33rin' type stuff. It's purty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Uncool Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Awwwww... ain't Sh3mp so cute? ;) See whut my Noodles' got to say to him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
icekj Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I have a Badger200G with one of those small paint cups on it. The refilling situation has never really bothered me because of the way I load the paint into the airbrush. I use piplettes to suck the paint from the 35mm paint can I mix it in and put it into the airbrush cup. Refilling takes a matter of seconds. I spent $25 including shipping for 400 of these piplettes from a medical supplier. I use one piplette for each color. I can clean them with lacquer thinner if I want, but most the time I just pitch them when they get gunked up. HTH and God Bless, Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Blind Dog Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) I also employ pipettes when using the gravity feed/color cup on my Badger 360; I'll fill two or three of the pipettes before begining, and have them ready in a circular test-tube rack near the painting area. Re-filling the color cup is quick and easy and I very seldom run out of paint. (I find myself using the siphon bottle less and less.) :unsure: Old Blind Dog Edited June 20, 2009 by Old Blind Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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