Getting back into the game for the 3rd or fourth time in the last few years, looking around for a decent airbrush that can get very fine lines to large areas easily that is very simple to maintain. A decent compressor would also be appreciated. Used(PM me) or new isn’t an issue.
-Paul
I started out with a Badger 200; it’s about 200 years old now, but I still use it from time to time. I’ve also got an Aztec 470 which I use extensively. They both have up and down sides, but for me they’re fine. I have an air compressor made by Paasche with an water trap and pressure regulator; it works great.
Hi paul,
I have two airbrushes. One single action Badger 350 which I used for futur and clear coats and a Badger Crescendo 175 which I use for everything else. This airbrush is awesome. It can spray really fine lines yet also cover a massive amount of plastic. This airbrush is extremely simple. Also it’s larger than most airbrushes and that’s good for me because first, no small parts and second, my hands are the hands of a giant.
The compressor I use is a HomeDepot brand which costs 50$. It has a tank so the airflow is very stable. I added a regulator and a water trap for an additional 50$. This is a very cheap alternative to all those expensive brand name compressors. In my opinion it works just as well.
Hope this helps,
One thing to be sure and get is an airbrush that mixes the paint and air internally . Also having an airbrush that can siphon paint from a jar and also has the attachment for a gravity fed paint cup is good idea . Single action airbrushes allow you to control the air volume by depressing the trigger and the paint volume is controlled by an adjustment of the needle at the rear of the air brush .Dual action allows you to vary the air pressure and paint volume with a single trigger .
I have 5 airbrushes …2 badgers , 1 Aztec and 2 Harbor Freight (OMG)…i collect them it would seem [whstl] They are all work just fine for me .
I have 2 Badger 200’s, a heavy-tipped and a fine-tipped. Love it and not that expensive.
… collecting airbrush ? Well, I know very, very well also ! My specific profession is to clean those items so long that they are afterwards unusable 
Badger 350 will be a good match, I suppose … one of those above
Yes indeed! I had a 350 with a no name compressor as my set up for roughly 20 years before I moved up to a fancier single action. The 350 is ideal for armor and will cover and and all needs in this area. Time and practice will allow you to master it as I did with mine.
I started with a Badger 200,know I also have a Badger 150,both are good for any painting of armor models