LDO Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I just bought one at the LHS. I wanted a single action with a wide spray pattern for covering a whole 1/24 car and not having "tiger stripes". If you have one, how do you like it? How is it with pearls and candies? Weird questions for an owner to ask, but I don't have a heated place to spray. It may be a couple of weeks before I can try it out. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Nice single-action brush. Works really well with pearls, metallics and candies. Make sure to agitate your bottle as you spray to keep the solids from settling to the bottom. It works best for exactly what you're planning on using it for. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roncla Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I find my H is the best all round airbrush of all the different types I have here. So easy to use and clean and is always my go to airbrush for priming. Follow Jasons' advice of agitating the bottle to prevent settling and you will master it in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I like mine and but now I use it mostly on non-body parts. Even with the #5 tip in the Paasche H, I still get tiger stripes on bodies. I use a Procon PS-290 to shoot bodies. Still learning to use it. The H is a good A/B and I've painted lots of stuff with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) Well that's good news, gentlemen. I may get the spray gun, too. I love candies, pearls, and metallics. I also like big scale models. Thank you. Edited January 1, 2018 by LDO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Never used one, but I've been using the very similar Badger 350 for 30 years and love it for model car work. It's my go-to airbrush and used 95%+ of the time. If/when it comes time to retire it, I might go with the Paasche H, assuming prices are comparable. When I got the Badger, parts were FAR more available locally than for the Paasche, but in the age of one-click internet shopping for anything you want or need, that's not an issue anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I have used my H model for years. got it in the early 80s. I like it better than my testors double action. I prefer it over all. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Bought my first H around 1976. Bought a Paasche dual action but it has sat unused. I recent purchased a second H as the newer nozzles don't seem to fit the older H anymore. I've worn out one compressor in the time I've had that old H! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmb727 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Donn Yost recommends the Paasche H in his airbrushing "how to" DVD. "nuff said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I have both the Paasche H and Paasche VL double action airbrushes. I prefer the Paasche H. It is very versatile and so easy to clean. The only drawback to the Paasche H versus the Paasche VL that I have found is that with some paint (automotive lacquers) I have to be very careful with the dilution or the paint will not flow properly. Other paints seem to be less forgiving, but this could also be something peculiar with the way I paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Jim N said: I have both the Paasche H and Paasche VL double action airbrushes. I prefer the Paasche H. It is very versatile and so easy to clean. The only drawback to the Paasche H versus the Paasche VL that I have found is that with some paint (automotive lacquers) I have to be very careful with the dilution or the paint will not flow properly. Other paints seem to be less forgiving, but this could also be something peculiar with the way I paint. Hint on thinning lacquers for an H: I thin mine to the consistency of skim milk (by observation as to how it "sheets" down the sides of my color jar), then lower the airpressure (I do this with my old Binks moisture trap, just bleed off the air until the airbrush just sprays) then move in close for spraying. Perfect paint jobs every time, with even minimal paint buidup. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 6 hours ago, Art Anderson said: Hint on thinning lacquers for an H: I thin mine to the consistency of skim milk (by observation as to how it "sheets" down the sides of my color jar), then lower the airpressure (I do this with my old Binks moisture trap, just bleed off the air until the airbrush just sprays) then move in close for spraying. Perfect paint jobs every time, with even minimal paint buidup. Art That's the method that I'm trying to perfect. Sort of a HVLP system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Thanks for the information Art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I use it too... very recomended Specifically for primer... since the coumpound on primer is likely to abrasive... The nozzle and working mechanism is so simple...very durable easy to clean... But since its external mix airbrush... sometimes it will spray some small splatter... I think its a law where all the external mix ab had.... But its fine because i use it for primer and color which i sand it down later.... So go grab it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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