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!
I think most modelers would say to go with the Double Action… it’s a little more to get used to, but has a lot of advantages.
BUT… I have and use both (as do many I suspect) I use a Badger 200 single action for primer coats, future, and finishing coats. When laying down a general coat, it’s easier to just set it and go. It is also good for putting on a lot of similar details… like if I need a lot of small dots all about the same size.
I use a Badger 360 Universal for most everything else. The variability is great, and I can adjust as I go.
I had an Aztek, and liked it a lot… but it was a bit more effort to clean it, and changing heads all the time was a bit much.
Another MAIN thing I would say to think about tho, is getting a compressor WITH a regulator! Being able to control the air pressure is essential!!!
If this is your first airbrush I would suggest a good single action. I use a Paasche and find them easy to use and clean with cotton swab and pipe cleaners. A double action requires more skill and my experience is that they are more difficult to clean and maintain.
If you’re going to do more intricate work like german spagetti camo you will probably want to use a double action.
Naplak is dead on about getting a compressor with a tank and regulator. In addition I would certainly buy or build a good paint booth and use a good cartridge respirator.