new airbrush

[black jasper]

hi,

Just started modelling again after a thirty year break just for a little nostalgia trip and found i'm really enjoying it.

I've been getting pretty good results with a real cheap airgun alclad and tamiya weather master, now i want to move up a gear and have a better airbrush. I have my eye on an iwata revolution which sprays down to 0.5mm, will this give me the sort of precision for pre and post shading panels lines?

Thanks

[terryt]

I just bought a new Paasche Talon with three heads and a fan cap. I haven't used it much yet but from I tested all four head configurations and am impressed with its ability to spray.

It's a departure from the former Paasche airbrushes. New head system and more substantial heft. It's larger than their VL airbrush and is gravity fed.

Here is a link to the set I got.

http://www.chicagoairbrushsupply.com/patatgsetwia.html

Here are different configurations you can get.

http://www.chicagoairbrushsupply.com/newpatagrai.html

If you want a Iwata here is a link.

http://www.chicagoairbrushsupply.com/iwreai.html

Edited August 21, 2009 by terryt

[black jasper]

thanks-the paasche

Looks pretty impressive, may have to invest a little extra and go for one of those!

[black jasper]

thanks-the paasche

Looks pretty impressive, may have to invest a little extra and go for one of those!

[Huey Gunner]

Cannot go wrong with the Iwata. Take the plunge, You won't regret it.

[jester292]

I agree on the Iwata. Used to run an Aztek, upgraded to Iwata HP-CS and haven't looked back. My productivity has increased, and results are better too.

Aaron

[cheese]

I found that "what airbrush" didnt matter really. Got me an Iwata HP-revolution and completed 3 models (without paint) before trying to use the airbrush. I got pretty nervous since i had never used one and didnt know what to expect. But I must say, the results are hard to replicate with a brush.

Im sure that either one of the mentioned would work out just fine. Also, if you want to spray really fine lines check out this other thread discussing this matter:

http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....howtopic=191351

[RedHeadKevin]

I recently got a Badger 155, and I love it. Check out badgerairbrush.com's garage sale. You can get some good deals there.

[Tgoetz]

I was thinking about checking into one with the trigger style activation. If I recall correctly, Floyd Werner posted that he tried one and liked it.

[terryt]

I was thinking about checking into one with the trigger style activation. If I recall correctly, Floyd Werner posted that he tried one and liked it.

Most of the airbrushes with a trigger are expensive.

Here is a link to a Grex that has a trigger:

http://www.chicagoairbrushsupply.com/grexairbrushes.html

Other manufactures have pistol grip trigger activated airbrushes, you could look on other pages of the link I provided.

[black jasper]

thanks to everyone who took the time to reply.

I have an excellent iwata, so easy to use that even my ten year old daughter uses it!

Many thanks