airbrush recommendation

[gasman]

can anyone out there recommend a good airbrush for under $30, my Testors "Blue Ice" one died and am looking for a basic good replacement. does'nt have to be dual action, I just use it to paint basic stuff, not body's or big stuff like that

[MonoPed]

Not sure if it's under $30 or not, but the Paasche H is a solid single action airbrush that's not alot of $$

[mikemodeler]

If you have a Michael's nearby, check their ad and take the 40% off coupon in and get yourself a new airbrush there! A $50 airbrush would be $30 with the coupon. Also might want to check Hobby Lobby on line as you can usually get a coupon to use at the store. Same deal as Michael's.

You might also want to check Micromark as they run sales all the time and just might have a bargain airbrush.

Never tried the "El Cheapo" that Wal- Mart sells but that might be a option too.

Mike Scheve

[MadKawDisease]

Try www.stores.ebay.com/paintgraphics for Iwata airbrushes.

[MadKawDisease]

Just a thought, Some times its better to invest a little more in a tool knowing that you may never have to replace it again than it is if you have to keep replaceing cheeper tools and ultimently paying more in the long run.

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

Not sure if it's under $30 or not, but the Paasche H is a solid single action airbrush that's not alot of $$

Here's an Ebay store that has the Paasche H for about $37 shipped.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PAASCHE-AIRBRUSH-PAINT...oQQcmdZViewItem

I'm thinking about buying one of these myself.

[dirty_j]

Try www.stores.ebay.com/paintgraphics for Iwata airbrushes.

good luck finding an iwata for under $30. even the knock-offs go for more than that. you could probably find a paasche in your price range; they're not the best but imo they're better than the badger s/a brushes.

[DaveInTheHat]

I've been using a Paasche H that I bought 30 years ago. The only problems I ever had was wearing the set screw out. I have a couple other different kinds of airbrushes, but I seem to use the old beat up one the most. It's easy to clean and very tough. I've dropped it, left it dirty and really abused it.

I would recommend getting quick disconnects, a vapor trap, and a good air compressor with a tank. The little air brush compressors give out pulsating air and it's hard to regulate the pressure. I got a compressor from Pep Boys with a 2 gallon tank for $60. I should have gotten one with a 4 gallon tank so the compressor doesn't kick on as often.

[Modelmartin]

Add my vote for the Paasche H. You won't find a more reliable, easy to use, and adjustable airbrush. Mine is going on 25+ years now. Gerald Wingrove used a Paasche H. 'Nuff said.