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Started by LScale , Feb 09 2012 07:15 AM

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#1 LScale

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 07:15 AM

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I have been using a Starmax spaygun and I liked using it to spray the larger airframes, but I need a replacement. I'm getting the Aztec broad stroke airbrush, I have no idea how that will go but can anyone recommend an airbrush/spraygun? I find the 0.3 and 0.5 mm gravity fed airbrushes hard to use on a 1/32 F-14 or c-130 or whatever.

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 08:26 PM

Personally, I love the Paasche H for all but the finest detail work (and for that I love my H&H Infinity) been using mine for 22 years now. The set usually comes with the 1,3 and 5 tips/nozzles, although I typically use the #1 for everything except clearcoats, and then I use the #3. Very easy to use and clean.

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 11:38 PM

Personally, I love the Paasche H for all but the finest detail work (and for that I love my H&H Infinity) been using mine for 22 years now. The set usually comes with the 1,3 and 5 tips/nozzles, although I typically use the #1 for everything except clearcoats, and then I use the #3. Very easy to use and clean.

Doug

I'll second that. My H series Paasche has served very faithfully for years. Before that was a Badger 350, which also worked very well for an inexpensive tool. Some of the earlier models I built for competitions (where I actually was fortunate enough to place), were painted with that old Badger.

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Posted 10 February 2012 - 02:48 PM

I'll second that. My H series Paasche has served very faithfully for years. Before that was a Badger 350, which also worked very well for an inexpensive tool. Some of the earlier models I built for competitions (where I actually was fortunate enough to place), were painted with that old Badger.

I have a Paasche H set I bought in about 1987, I think I used it once and forgot about it after I settled on the VL model back then. Having dusted the H off and run some air through it I think it may do the job, cheers!

#5 Shane aka Smokey

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Posted 27 May 2012 - 09:39 PM

I'm late to the topic, but I have an Iwata hp tr2 (http://www.amcsuppli...roducts_id=2521 that I use for doing large areas, it'scomfortable to use for longer periods, sprays well and has a good sized paint cup.

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Posted 05 July 2012 - 09:45 AM

I use badger 200 for large base coats and my Badger 150 Anthem for camo work. I use the new Iwata NEO for smaller camo detail work. Love them all, easy to clean and repair.

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Posted 05 July 2012 - 04:09 PM

I love Grex airbrushes, especially their Tritium series. I reviewed one here(paid for it out of my own pocket, it was not a sample sent for review).

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Posted 18 July 2012 - 09:19 PM

..and my Badger 150 Anthem for camo work.

The Badger 150 and 155 Anthem are completely different animals.

I have both the 150 and 155, but prefer using my 150 for just about everything from R/C models to 1/72 airplanes. That's probably because I have been using the 150 longer (same airbrush since 1987). The 150's IL tip will allow for as small as about a 3/32" spray pattern, while the HD tip will go as big as 1½" or so.

I've tried other airbrushes, and settled on suction-feed, internal mix, dual-action airbrushes as working the best for me. Your milage may vary.

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Posted 18 July 2012 - 11:11 PM

I love my Iwata Tr2
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 05:21 AM

badger 150 here too, mine is over 25 years old
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:50 AM

For large areas I also use a Badger 150 and sometimes a badger 200. I use the H&S Infinity for other fine work. Still love the old Badgers!

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Posted 21 July 2012 - 10:09 AM

Aztek A470 double action all the way for me. I've used badgers and I dislike the weight and the fact they aren't comfortable to use for long periods.

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Posted 21 July 2012 - 10:27 AM

Still love my exceptionally durable and comfy Iwata HP-CS --

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I bought a really nice quick release for it, that my buddy PeteG and i both use, as it works with his H & S 2 in 1, which I may still invest in someday for fine line stuff.

I have noticed that the H & S 2 in 1 is much more delicate than teh Iwata when it comes to the needle and internal parts. The 2 in 1 is more delicate, but can produce finer lines, but my Iwata is one of, if not THE best all around airbrush Ive owned.

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Posted 23 July 2012 - 09:14 AM

Can someone tell me if the paint bottles are compatible between the Paasche and Badger?

If I find a deal on them I would like to get a bunch of them if I could use them with either brand since I have both.

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Posted 07 August 2012 - 05:38 PM

Can someone tell me if the paint bottles are compatible between the Paasche and Badger?

If I find a deal on them I would like to get a bunch of them if I could use them with either brand since I have both.

Thanks


Yep, they're the same. The difference is usually the size of the caps, 3/4oz. are 33mm, 1/2oz. are 28mm. Both brands have siphon tops for each size, and they're interchangeable between different brands' similar models (e.g. 150,155,200=VL, 350=H).
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