AB needle size, whats too small?

[aurfalien]

Hi,

As I'm finding about through reading and practice, smaller needles, say .2mm or less seem a bit inappropriate for painting 1/24 bodies and parts.

The larger the needle, the less over spray I seem to have.

What is the communities thoughts on this?

I've a .15mm and a .2mm as well as a .4mm and the first 2 seem some what worthless.  In fact I am contemplating getting a .6mm needle/nozzle/aircap set.

Is this because I am inexperienced and will find them useful as I gather greater skill?

Edited October 6, 2017 by aurfalien

[Miatatom]

I spray with a Paasche H and usually use the #5 needle (largest) for most applications.

[StevenGuthmiller]

My new "trigger airbrush" uses a .5 mm needle which is terrific for painting bodies.

A smaller tip will give you a narrower spray pattern making it more difficult to give you an even paint job.

I bought my new one specifically because I was beginning to have issues with "streaky" looking paint.

 

Steve

[randyc]

I've been using a Paasche VLS for 16 years now.  I use the "Medium" everything.  

[aurfalien]

Hi and thank you sirs.

This site has really helped me with getting over my paint struggles;

http://paulbudzik.com/index.html

PS Swapping out my .2mm for a .6mm.

Edited October 6, 2017 by aurfalien