Kurt H. Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Does anyone else like to collect and customize airbrushes? I really like the Badger 100. I have a badger 100LG, and I wanted to try one with a small cup, the Badger 100 G After I made sure it was working, by spraying water, I added two things which make the airbrush more comfortable for me. After installing the finger rest, and high roller trigger, I have my customized airbrush, with badger parts from other airbrushes, I call it the Extreme 100g™ Badger has lots of different models, and lots of interchangeable parts, you can come up with all kinds of creations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) and a few more. I received a shipment of parts from USA Airbrush supply I got this 100GXF from eBay .. it looked awful from blue foam stuck to the plating. It cleaned up easy, and had a good Fine needle setup, so it received the Extreme™ treatment Lucky me, the finger rest I received was made of brass. This one has a brass handle so it feels solid and hefty. I like this one. My best guess based on the style of engraving and cup style is late 90 or early 2000s and my 100 Side feed Looking at the catalogs, this one could be late 70s. It was also an ebay find. It was in good condition, with a good Medium needle setup. It only required a good cleaning. I used this one for metallics. It has proven to be a nice airbrush, so it too has received the Extreme™ treatment This finger rest was plastic, like all the others I have. For the Side feed, the finger rest is installed backwards, since the nose of this model so short, the finger rest extends past the nozzle. I saw pictures of an airbrush artist who set up a 100 side feed this way. I like the finger rest and high roller trigger. It might not be for everyone, but I think it is more comfortable to use. Edited January 22, 2019 by Kurt H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breadneck Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Upgrade parts for airbrushes. Never seen that before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris the cabbie Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) KurtH, I have seen you over on the Airbrush forum and have customized quite a few of my brushes. Sadly I don't feel the Badger 100 is worth the effort as unlike the Thayer & Chandler A, does NOT have the regulator head assembly as Badger dumbed down the design. If you would like to get one either I or Dave G can set you up for a reasonable amount. I have 2- an A and an Elite A gravity feed. Regards, Chris the cabbie Edited February 5, 2019 by Chris the cabbie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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