Any reccomendation? Budget is not a problem, I want to jump in in style and with great results from the very beginning. What’s the best on-lne shop alternative?
Many thanks
MM
Badger 100LG with a medium needle/tip. [tup]
Thayer & Chandler Omni 4000, but I won’t argue with Mike’s recommendation either—bought one of those for my younger son.
All of the above! I’ll add a Badger 200-20 detail brush. Unlike most people who start with a single action before moving up to a dual action, I’ve gone the other way. I’ve been fighting with my prized 100LG to do consistant thin lines and the 200-20 allows you to just dial them in and spray. I’ll still use the 100LG the most, but if I ever screw up enough courage to do a luftwaffe mottle or smoke ring camo the 200 is coming out of it’s box!
An Iwata eclipse CS is also a great double action AB. If you get the pre set handle for it you can use it like a single action also. The best of both types. Greg
Must resist… Very strong pull… Have enough airbrushes… [swg]
You might want to shop around for a couple of cans of “Instant Talent” to. I have yet to see anyone take their first airbrush out of the box and immediately start getting “Great Results”. It takes practice, and lots of it.
I just got my first brush…100LG [party] I personally like the shiney silver color [:D] -But color doesn’t matter. If you have no budget, you could probably buy a verry nice Iwata…
Enough? Nah, there’s never enough. I even started buying OLD ones that I’ll never use, like Wold, 50’s vintage Paasche, etc.
“And sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.”
If that doesn’t cause a few of you to spray whatever you’re drinking all over your monitor and keyboard, I’ll be disappointed. [}:)]
I’ve never seen cans of “Instant Talent” up here in Canada. I’d settle for a small tube of “So-so Talent” or “Stop Spilling Paint Out Of Color Cups”!
IMHO there is probably no “perfect” airbrush that will do it all. Having said that, the ones mentioned are all excellent and would be good choices. For myself, I have two Iwatas, the Eclipse BCS and the HP-C the latter being best for fine lines and small subject background spraying. I also have a Paasche H, single action, which I use for basecoats on 1/35th armor and 1/48th aircraft. This is a tried and true airbrush and very easy to use and maintain. I often revert to using the Paasche because it is so problem free. If your budget allows you might consider two airbrushes. www.dixieart.com is a great place to buy.
Mike
Thanks for all the wonderful comments. I’ll keep you posted !! MM
I’m kinda new to the forums still…what is IMHO?
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion.
Here’s a website that helps explain that stuff:
http://searchcrm.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid11_gci211776,00.html
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