Hello all!
First time post as you can see. After viewing all relevant info on this board about airbrushs and airbrushing, I still have one question?
I’m trying to decide if I need the double-action airbrush or a good single-action one. What I will be using it for is large surface painting (mainly 1/35 armor) and some camoflauge painting. Do you think a single-action airbrush is enough for this task? Fine detail painting will be done by brush. Also, I’m not a complete newbie when it comes to airbrushing. I had one years ago,although I didn’t use it too much, and just recently got back into model building.
I was thinking of the Aztek A320, or maybe the Paasche VL series or possibly one of the Badger 200 single action series. You have any wisdom/advise on any of these choices?
Well, thanks for any help or advise you can offer and I look forward to becoming a constructive addition to this forum!
Thanks,
Bruce
I was just talking about this very subject last night with a couple of other modellers here. I paint armour…mostly just Olive Drab but on occasion I will throw out a camo scheme. I use a Paasche H single action and it does just fine for what I do. The package I have comes with 3 tips (S-M-L) so I can paint a fairly fine line with the smallet tip. Like anything else it takes time to become used to the product but I will admit the learning curve is a little last drastic with a single action compared to a double.
I’m an Aztec fan. I’ve used them for painting, illustration, graphics, detail painting on sets and props.
They have a line of tips that you can buy for different applications. Spatter and stipple, broad work, medium line, fine line, & acrylic heads. They are double action which can give you a lot of control and effects. They are solvent resistant, and the heads are easily replaced if damaged, or to change applications.
Best of all…no damaged or clogged needles, springs, or heads. Worst case you can throw the non working head away and for a few dollars replace it. There is no reason t break down the air brush. They clean up pretty easy.
Sorry if I sound like an endorsement, but I belive an educated consumer is a smart consumer. I went through a few models of airbrushes, Pasche, Iwata, Badger and the Aztec just seemed to work right for several applications and it was inexpensive.
Check it out.
Mike
Hey Mike!
What model of Aztec you have? if they are more than one. I use a Paasche and I have a lot of work cleaning it.
Thanks.
Feria
I’ve been using a Badger Model 350 for a couple of years now and absolutely love it. It’s a dual action and a little expensive, but it has been very reliable and flexible. It came with three tips, fine medium, and heavy, and has worked for everything from solid color painting to fine lines and camo patterns. Just my two cents worth any way.
happy trails…
josho
Single-Actions should do 'ya for just about anything that you want to do. Doubles are just a bit more convenient if you can master them. Actually, it’s not so much a single versus double action debate as it is the spraying performance of the brush itself and the relative skill of the user.
I was able to get a dang good camo job out of an old Paasche H, (single-action, external mix! [xx(]) but my preferred gun over the last ten years has been a Botcher 200.
I’ve switched to an Iwata Eclipse and I’ll never go back to a single-action or siphon feed brush again. But the Botchers and Paasches are still very good brushes. Those of you who like them swear by your Aztecs, I only swore AT mine! [:p]
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