jkelleycrna Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 Hello, Wondering if anyone uses an Aztec airbrush....? I currently use a double-action, Paasche VL series which I really like, but I've replaced the inner trigger mechanism twice, and am thinking about a new primary brush. I've heard good and not so good about the Aztecs; Any and all input you may have to offer is welcome!! Bear in mind that I use Acrylics almost exclusively, and one of the selling points (all those cool color coded tips!) is limited in the Acryl sizes. Thanks in advance for your input! JK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 I have been using an Aztek A470 for 5 years now and have had no problems whatsoever. They are light and extremely easy to clean. :) I use a general purpose and fine nozzle for acrylics with no real issues. Go for it, they are great and they have a new metal body version out too HTH :lol: MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 I've owned several airbrushes: a Paasche VL, a Paasche V, a Badger 150, an Aztek, and a Harder&Steenbeck's Evolution. The worst of all was the Aztek. It worked OK for about a year. I suggest you buy an Iwata. They are a bit pricey but they are worth every penny and you won't ever regret buying one. Now, if you have budget limitations, get a Badger 150. It's much cheaper than Iwata but it's a great airbrush for general purpose modeling. HTH, Ricardo :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leco Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 I've been using a VL for the past 3 years and was considering buying an Aztek 470 so a friend lent me his for a while. What I found is that it sprays almost identical to the VL but it feels much lighter and the trigger action is very different. The exchange-able tips are nice if you need a quick change, and I like the acrylic tip, but other than that, I didn't see anything to convince me to buy one. Apparently the new 470's don't have a lifetime guarrentee anymore, which is the final straw for me. A couple friends of mine have had theirs replaced already. What I did buy was a Paasche H for general painting, and I'm going to buy an Iwata when I get off my duff and figure out which one I like best. My 2c. Percy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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