Big Daddy Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Hi guys well i'm thinking of buying a airbrush, i just can't figure if i want a single or dual action, these are what i am thinking about Badger 200 @ micheals with discount i can get for 70.00 Badger 150-7 @ 149.99 Badger 155-7 @139.99 Pasche VL @109.99 Pasche Millenium @94.99 I want something simple that will do a great job any suggestions would be appreciated
Mr. Moparman Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Get a Paashe H! it's single action, and performs beautifully!!
martinfan5 Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Dont forget about needing a air compresser
B-dub Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 I love my iwata eclipse.. I have a triple action handle on it so it is both a single and double action in one and can be used to pretty much anything..
jaymcminn Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 The Paasche VL is a good choice, but $109.99? You should be able to find that brush online for about half that. Paasche H is an excellent beginner's choice, too.
Erik Smith Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Honestly? Any of those will work. All are respectable Choices. Single action is easier but double action is more versatile (and not that hard to learn on). What are you painting? Mostly bodies - single action will do. Details? Double action. Trying to get it narrowed down to brand is pointless as everybody likes this or that. Really, most ABs will do the job if you learn how to use it properly.
Monty Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) One of our members has a site with a lot of airbrush information that you might find helpful. https://sites.google...nsairbrushtips/ He really seems to know his stuff about Badgers, so check out those entries*. A lot of people are going to tell you to start off with the Paasche "H" because it's a simple single action that'll gt the job done. All of that is true, but I'm going to recommend the Paasche VL. I bought one used from a co-worker years ago and had to teach myself how to use it (no instructions). With the three different head/needle setup, it'll shoot about anything from Kool-Aid to pancake syrup. As an added plus, the additional adjustability of a dual action unit will prove to be a big help in any number of areas. If you really want to stay in the Badger line, try the Crescendo. It has the same features I like in the VL, but if you have something really big to paint, this is the one you want. * The reviewer somehow received an incredibly poorly made Paasche VL and didn't seem to like it that much. As far as where to buy, try pricing the brushes you're interested in here: http://coastairbrush.com/ Edited January 13, 2012 by Monty
mikemodeler Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Don't forget to get a moisture trap for that compressor as water is the bane of all airbrushes and paint jobs. Not sure if you have picked up Donn Yost's DVD on painting with an airbrush but it will be the best $20 you have spent if you do! www.oldmansmodels.com is the place to check it out.
Monty Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 You probably know this intuitively, but I can't stress how important it is to keep these things clean. I've heard that if water-based acrylics aren't entirely cleaned out, they harden & become extremely difficult to remove. Get yourself a gallon of hardware store lacquer thinner & learn how to strip down your gun for proper cleaning.
Longbox55 Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Honestly? Any of those will work. All are respectable Choices. Single action is easier but double action is more versatile (and not that hard to learn on). What are you painting? Mostly bodies - single action will do. Details? Double action. Trying to get it narrowed down to brand is pointless as everybody likes this or that. Really, most ABs will do the job if you learn how to use it properly. Agreed. I personally have several different airbrushes in my arsenal, in both single and double action. I will attest to both of the Paasche models suggested as being exellent, the Testors Aztecs are very good, too. Now if you want to save some cash and get your feet wet airbrushing, you might consider the Central Pneumatic double action from Harbor Freight. They run about $20. While they are somewhat limited due to only having 1 tip size, they actually do a very nice job. I find myself grabbing it more often than my Paasche V here of late.
scalenut Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) the paasche vl has a thumbwheel in front of the trigger , so it can be set to work as single action or double action Edited January 13, 2012 by scalenut
Big Daddy Posted January 13, 2012 Author Posted January 13, 2012 thanks guys for all your input , i went with the paasche H to start then i'll see as time goes on if double action is in the running thanks again
Hippie Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 i personalty use the cheap double action one you can buy from harbor fright, might sound like ###### but its not that bad out of the box works just as good as some 100$ brushes in my option, i turn down a few pieces to get better results and quickly i find it to just as good as anything for your money, and for 20 bucks, if the paint does something wearied i just buy another and spend a hour modifying it.
Dr. Cranky Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 It's all a personal choice, and you find out along the way what works best for YOU and what YOU LIKE.
KevinMoparFord Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 See if you have a Hobby Lobby near you, they carry the Pasche and Iawata, sometimes they have 30% of all airbrushes and at leat right now there is an on line coupon for 40% of an 1 item so that prices will be a lot lower than what you listed.
Big Daddy Posted January 13, 2012 Author Posted January 13, 2012 up hear in canada prices are rediculous thats why a lot of us head south of the boarder for shopping trips, i could have got it online for half the price but by the time i pay for shipping and customs it works out the same as if i bought it hear , there is no hobby lobby hear just micheals and all they carry is the badger 200 and 350
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