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WOW! That's a haul!

Beautiful EFBE! How is the air controlled? Does it start when you pull back for paint?

Hello, Badger 100 SG airbrush. My intention is to dedicate it for small details. Badger 200 airbrush kit. Intended for clear coat exclusively. As a bonus, this seems to be maybe a 70's kit? Thanks, Ismael

Hello, You were not expecting a black Model T were you? ? Model Ts were mostly black. The famous phrase "any color as long as it is black" is one of the best known in automotive lore. Ford went black only on the Model T between 1914 and 1926. But dealers offered many custom options to their customers, including repainting the car another color if they wanted. I picked this color very carefully as a color that could be available as a dealer option in 1915. This is a non-metallic (solid) color, based on a primary color and relatively dark. So it is still within the realms of "Period Correct Stock". Thanks, Ismael

UUuuhhhhh! That's gorgeous! Looking forward to see it done.

This just in! So 30 years ago, I was introduced to airbrushing by my good friend Carlos. The very first airbrush I used? His Badger 150, which he still owns and uses to this day. I eventually got my own airbrush, a Korean knockoff of the Badger 150. It has been great and it is still as good as new after 30 years of service. But I always lusted after the real McCoy. Today I finally got it. The brochure has a print date of 1991 so this is from about that same time I started. Thanks, Ismael

Ohhh nice! I've never heard of the Conopois, but the moment I saw the picture it reminded me of the the rOtring. Lo and behold, that was the next picture Nice Raven as well! Always liked the black Raven II. Thanks, Ismael

You probably stored them in the same safe place together with my original airbrush holder and a specific set of Pontiac wheels... ? But not to be confused with the other dimension where photoetch parts and small scratchbuilt items fly into... ?

Corvettes and blues just can't go wrong! Nice job on this one. I recently did a 1/32 Trans Am and was also amazed at how much detail you get out of those. Currently doing another 1/32 project. It is a fun scale to play with. Thanks, Ismael

Hello David, Nice! But the link is coming back to this thread. Thanks, Ismael

Thank you Noel! I've been researching a lot but the airbrush is under-documented. There is an excellent airbrush museum website (airbrushmuseum.com) if you are interested. I also recently joined an airbrush forum (airbrushforum.org). One of my loooong term projects is I started to compile my camera restorations material for a possible publication, which the people at the photography forums are encouraging. Maybe a chapter on airbrushes? After all, one of the first and most popular uses of airbrush was photo retouching. Thanks, Ismael

Nice! Please let us know how it goes.

Nice! Is that a Genesis XT?

Hello, The Paasche Model H is most likely the most popular and famous single action external mix airbrush. While it has evolved over the years, this model has been in production for over 100 years in the same basic design! Due mostly to its reliability and simplicity, it has a strong cult following as a workhorse. This airbrush can flow a lot of material and use a lot of air. It is not the right tool for the smallest ultra fine detail. Many consider it a "fire hose". I've never had a Paasche before, but many modelers rave about the H. So when I found this tired puppy online for less than $10, I had to rescue it! The serial number on the box matches the airbrush. Only the airbrush itself, the bottom tray and the warranty card were included. No other accessories like the cup or wrenches were included. The warranty card says 1977. I guess it is a print year so I think it is safe to assume this is from the late 70's. It looks dull and upon closer inspection, it evidently needs a good cleaning. I wouldn't call this exactly a restoration, but more of a seriously deep clean. This simple design is easy to take apart. This sample has the #3 setup. The box label also indicates Type H #3. This is the medium setup. Available is a smaller #1 setup, this #3 and #5 which is THE Fire Hose Every part was carefully cleaned inside and out. Then polished and polished and polished some more. The plastic handle was polished with automotive polishing products. Eventually everything went back together. Peek a boo! At the same time I ordered an adaptor to use my Badger hoses. Now all I need is the time to test it! I'll keep you posted. Hope you like it. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Paasche H airbrush in need of TLC. Warranty card says 1977. Serial number on the box matches. No other accessories. Stay tuned for more. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Time for an update: I ran into a problem with this build. The 56 years old vinyl tires don't want to play nice. They are all warped and slightly stretched. So after days of fighting them (heat, pressure, sandwiching between 2 glass pieces, etc.), I was only able to get 1 to kind of cooperate, the one you see on the left here. And you can still see it is warped and doesn't fit snuggly into the wheel. The one on the right is the second best one. As you can see, these won't cut it. So you may have seen I posted a while ago a request. I was looking for a set of tires or another alternative. I wanted wood spokes wheels, not wire wheels. My good friend Ken from the forum came forward and we discussed. He had a variety of 1/32 wheels. We exchanged a few pictures and dimensions and he was gracious enough to send me a set. THANK YOU Ken! These wheels actually have the tires molded in. I think that will be better in the long run. I made the center caps, the brass spindle and very thin tire rims. Had to make like 20 of those to get 8 decent ones. This is how it should look. Of course the tire needs to be painted.. DUH! So this project keeps on rolling, but a bit slower. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, The Thayer and Chandler Company closed in the late 90's. Badger bought it in the early 2000s. But their relationship goes back to the mid 60's. The Badger 100 was basically a Thayer and Chandler Model A. I'm not sure but I think Badger was a supplier for T&C or the other way around. The history of the airbrush is fascinating but severely under-documented. Jens Paasche worked for Wold before going solo. Both him and Wold worked for Thayer and Chandler. In fact most T&C patents were submitted by Wold. T&C started doing airbrushes based on Burdick's design, who in turn founded the Aerograph company. In essence, they all share a common DNA. I can spend hours talking airbrush history! Thanks, Ismael

Hello, I recently acquired this Thayer & Chandler Model A airbrush from eBay relatively cheap as it is missing the cup and the description was a bit vague. So it was a bit of a gamble. I have been restoring vintage cameras and other equipment for years but this is my first "vintage" airbrush. The Thayer and Chandler Model A airbrush was made for decades. Its origins date back to the late 19th century. From what I understand, serial numbers are not very useful in dating them. From the features it seems this airbrush was made between the early 1950's to the mid 1960's. As with my other restorations, I document everything as received, some during the process and the final "after" pictures. Before (as received) The case seems to be in good shape. Only dirty. Some initials written at the bottom. The airbrush looks complete but a bit dull. As mentioned, no cup or any other accessory included. Handle threads are a little worn out but still work. Overall, signs of use but not much. Some small corrosion spots but overall, looks complete and straight. Some parts like the tube shank put a fight to come out. Nothing looks broken. Just dull. Many scratches. During: Can you tell the difference in the needle tube? I've always been a sucker for shiny brass. Seems that what I thought was corrosion was just actually old dried paint The brassing on the trigger suggests some mileage. Did not mess with the air valve. Did not cooperate to come out so I left it alone. For now. Each and every part received personal care while the others patiently waited. The case was no exception. AFTER: (The end result) Eventually everything went back together. Coming up next, once I get the proper cup (in transit) I'll test it. Hope you approve. I may be biased (and I am) but this is one gorgeous looking airbrush. Thanks, Ismael

We can't be 100% sure but the content and even the packaging and arrangement is exactly the same. The design is decades old and I don't think this is a cupcake-hot selling item. I work in Supply Chain for a major manufacturer. Suppliers, especially in Asia, are constantly moving factory equipment around. The Korea, Taiwan, China path has been common in the last 30 years following the cheaper labor cost. Most likely these are (or were) all coming out of the same factory. Thanks, Ismael

Hello again, Not surprisingly, I found yet another retailer offering the same airbrush: Campbell Hausfeld. But it now says Made in China. That makes it over 30 years of production in 3 different countries. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Interesting: I found this one in Micro Mark that is suspiciously similar, branded as MicroLux. The kit has different bottles but the airbrush looks exactly the same. https://www.micromark.com/MicroLux-Double-Action-Airbrush-Set Thanks, Ismael

I'd go for a Camaro. Just saying... ?

Hello, Just got this delivered today. Stay tuned for more details soon. Thanks, Ismael

Hi, Thank you all for your comments. I think I went too poetic in the first post and the conversation is going in a different direction. I totally agree with all of you. Subject IS the main criteria. Actually got a chuckle with the Volvo wagon comment When you are limited in choices there is really no question. If you want it, suck it up and do whatever it takes. That's the story of my modeling life: '12 Grand Sport Corvette, Talbot Lago, C8 Corvette, C7 ZR1 Corvette, '17 Viper, etc. to name a few. My question was more on the lines of "has their overall manufacturing quality improved?" I know each kit is different. I'm not talking accuracy or ease of build. But as Jeremy pointed out, there is a difference between filling a sink mark or sanding some flash vs an unusable steering wheel. Recent subjects from AMT I may be interested are the 50th Anniv Camaro, the 2016 Camaro SS, the '21 Charger, and so on. When the time comes, I'll ask and research those kits specifically. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, I have been recently in an airbrush kick if you will. My one and only airbrush for 30 years is a humble tool that keeps on trucking. I have posted elsewhere the details about the story so I won't repeat all here. In short, my first experience with an airbrush was in college (1993) with a Badger 150. Fell in love with airbrushing. Could not afford a 150 at the time so I bought a Korean made knockoff sold by Harbor Freight for about $20. Lo and behold, to this date, 30 years later, it is still my one and only airbrush performing flawlessly and well beyond my expectations. Since there are no spare parts, I've always been casually on the lookout for another one just in case. A few years ago, a friend of mine who bought the same one shortly after me, gave it to me. He moved to more expensive ones and had "issues" with this. Long story short, I just refurbished/restored it to like new condition a few days ago. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/180589-restoring-an-airbrush/ So I have my spares covered. But then, browsing online (always a bad idea) I found a "new" one (New old Stock) and I got it for about the same price I did 30 years ago! I just got it and immediately checked on it. Is it really the same? Let's find out. Same box I remember, but from the start I noticed something different: this one says Made in Taiwan. Mine was Korea. Then I noticed both the paperwork and the yellow safety label are dated 2003. A decade after I bought mine. So it seems they moved production from Korea to Taiwan. Not uncommon in manufacturing. Keep in mind Harbor Freight is not a manufacturer. Just a retailer. I wouldn't be surprised if these were sold under other brands. Except for the foam insert color, which I think was black, this is what I remember mine looked like back 30 years ago. Immediately noticed something odd: The trigger adjusting screw is not aligned. Not a big deal, but speaks about quality control. New one (2003) on top, the original I just restored (1993) at the bottom. Noticeable differences: Plastic handle has a brass insert for the threads vs all plastic. Definitely an improvement. Needle Stop Screw, spring assembly and air Valve cosmetically different but essentially same design. Stop screw a bit more ergonomic so another little improvement. Trigger head slightly smaller diameter. May go un-noticed unless comparing side by side. Nozzle and tip are also different. I tried and you can swap the whole assembly between bodies, but can not mix them. Each tip only works with its own nozzle. Overall, same design with some subtle changes. Next I need to get some time to test it. For 30 years I had my one and only airbrush. All of a sudden, in a week's timeframe I now have 3 of the same. Go figure! Thanks, Ismael