I am currently using an Aztek 4709 Dual action with a badger compressor. I am getting a Tamiya Spray Work Airbrush System Set #7501 with a single action gun. Has anyone used one of these? I want continous air and I think this might fill the bill for detail work. It was recommended in recent Fine Scale magazine. I found it very hard to get so it must be outdated. I used continous air sprayers years ago when I painted real autos, with excellent results.
Why do you need continuous air for detail work?
What are you painting and what are your needs?
Just curious. [;)]
Mike
Greekboy,
I’ve used one of those and I found it very easy to use. I completed a lot of models with mine- some with intricate camouflage and others with single color paint schemes. Clean up is very simple and user-friendly. Just like anything the Aztek had it’s shortfalls but generally it worked well for many, many years. I upgraded to an Iwata HP-C and Iwata Revolution Hp-CR. Both are gravity feed models and are just as easy, if not easier to clean than the Azteks. Another good line of airbrushes are the Thayer & Chandler Onmi series. There are many brands and styles of airbrushes available for your specific needs out there and you are surely going to get otheres that will recommend more still. Practice with thinning ratios, air preasures and with the Aztek-nozzles to master your airbrush and you can go wrong. Good luck, and have fun!
Reference my last post I miss-spelled “Omni”. Thayer & Chandler Omni Series made by Badger Airbrush Company (www.badgerairbrush.com).
Greg,
How does the HP-C handle modelling paints?
I hear they do fairly well with acrylics but clog badly with Model Master enamels. What have your experiences been?
Can you spray finer lines with it than you can with your Revolution?
Thanks
Mike