Amir S. Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 I have the Paasche VL - my first airbrush, and I'm still learning how to use it correctly. I plan on getting the Iwata HP-CS in the future. The local guys say that it's real high-quality stuff... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeew Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I have an Aztek A470 which has been my workhorse for the last 5+ yrs. Now i use it only for acrylic clear coats. I have a nice shiney new Iwata HP-CR Revolution now , which I am slowly getting used to. mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Holeshot Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Stared with a Badger 350, upgraded shortly later to a Badger 150. Double action is the way to go! Curtis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WW2ace Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Did you REALLY think anyone would answer with a simple "yes" or "no"? Mine: Paasche VL - great brush, extremely versatile Badger 100G - great balance and control, outstanding paint mileage Paasche H - 25 years old, in a jar somewhere waiting to be recalled to active duty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tosa Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Aztek 470 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Henrik B Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 OK, I knew we were an minority, but - 5%? Is everyone living in houses? I have no money issues, but where the heck would I expell the fumes with my neighbours children room ventilation sitting one meter beneath my window? And if I did this as my "job" I certainly would get a AB... As it is, it's a hobby, and I try to do as best I can within the practical limitations I have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gharlane Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 i have three myself, Paasche H for heavy duty spraying large areas, Future coats. Paasche VL for the regular painting enamels and metallics and a Thayer & Chandler Vega 2000 for acrylics :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bucky Katt Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I currently have a Paasche H, however, I plan on upgrading to a Tamiya Spray Works HG and HG Superfine after the first of the year... I have been offically banned from buying anything model related until after Christmas by the wife... :D . She never lets me have any fun. Brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karlwb Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I have three, My main is a Badger 155 Anthem :D Backup is a Badger 250 Spraygun (never used) My first AB was a Humbrol Spraygun, a bit fiddley to set up but it was ok when you got it going. Karl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigJets Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Two Paasches, a Badger, and hopefully soon an Eclipse. BJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miccara Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Well........ Geedubelyer :D Won't get you started, but like to know why B) Oh yeah, i have a Paasche v and a Sata for bigger parts You just can't accomplish the "look" without an airbrush. I'm not saying you can't do a great job without one... just a better job with one. Like you said... for bigger parts... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Llarry Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Actually not a simple question. I have one (Paasche double-action), but I don't use it. I've tried it a couple of times, but haven't really gotten the hang of it. More importantly, it's hideously inconvenient considering I do most of my work on the dining room table, within sight of the tv... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 (edited) I still need a moisture trap (necessary for airbrushing in soggy British Columbia). Well it does not always RAIN HERE in BC...... I have to take the canoe out to the store Lets see 3 Badgers 350, 155 ,175..... 2 Aztech 470 ...220 for Big jobs 1 Iwata HP-B for fine work..... Water in the house start the pumps.... Edited December 22, 2005 by Thor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roym Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Started out with a chinese copy of a Badger 350 (piece of crap nozzle but good for cutting the teeth on..) Have an Aztek for the last 3-4 years and only now on my second set of nozzles. Do all my spraying and 95% of my building in a timber garden shed that is my workshop about 10 feet from the back door of the house. Have electric light, power and heat supplied. Open the door and window when spraying and still use a respirator. Kinda cold for that on these nights so try to do it in daylight hours (very difficult at this time of year....) Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I own a Harder und Steenbeck's Evolution. Ricardo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
takeitez Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I own a badger 150. It is a very fine multitask tool;Got it for 15 years now . Never had any problems with it just had to renew the needle; I use the medium head Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I.Illes Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I own a Harder und Steenbeck's Evolution.Ricardo Same here and been happy ever since I´ve bought it. My Iwata HP-B, Aztek 470, Badger 150 and all the others are not used anymore, are rather backups now. István Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vliegenier Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 ex-Badger, now Meji double action . :D Stef Quote Link to post Share on other sites
model_madness Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Reviving this thread from the dead...:) I have 2 a/b's, both Badger - a single action siphon feed 200 NH with medium needle and a dual action 100XF with fine needle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smutz Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 hi guys, got a revell vario double action had it about 3 years now no problems at all before that badger 100 single action great brush to start with wife threw it out by mistake :). want to look at the iwata's at telford. andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gambit3131 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Paasche VL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThatJeffGuy Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I never had one as a kid but when I started back up I bought a Badger 200NH (single-action, internal-mix, siphon-feed) then I quickly out-grew it and moved on to a Badger 150 (dual-action, internal-mix, siphon-feed) The fine needle just ****** me off so then I went to a Iwata HP-CS (dual-action, internal-mix, gravity-feed) Lately I use the Iwata for everything except for gloss/matt; I drift back to the Model 200 for wider coverage. This is all in 7 months :blink: :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaelx Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I use a Paasche VL for routine work. Iwata HP SB+ for fine work. Haven't quite mastered the Iwata yet. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Blind Dog Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 When this poll originally came out last December I had to vote "no." However, in February I bought a Badger 360 and absolutely love it! Sure takes the bad taste from the Testors/Aztec experience out my mouth! Cheers Old Blind Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dreammh Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I can never go back to brush. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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