Opinions on Tamiya Super Fine HG Airbrushes

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Hi Everyone!

I’m looking to buy a new airbrush. Ive been using a Paasche H and Badger 150 for many years. I model primarily aircraft and use mostly acrylics (Tamiya &Gunze) and gunze sangyo laquers. On rare times I use enamels.

I’ve heard the Tamiya brushes can do fine lines up to .18mm. Has anyone had any experience with this brush?

I have also read many of the threads on the diff airbrushes and am very confused. Does anyone know of a website that works like an un-biased consumer report on airbrushes?

I am also open to other brands if anyone would like to give their recommendations. Many thanks!

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Welcome to the forum.

I have used the Tamiya airbrushes and they are good ones, objective reviews for airbrushes i think don’t exist. [:D] BTW, they are repackaged(new name engraved) and you can find them under a few different brand names.

Get an airbrush rather based on your needs, spares availability and ease of fixing it yourself (hate it when the airbrush is gone for repairs for a few weeks). [;)]

In the long run most airbrushes will produce similar results in skilled hands.

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I would agree. Most airbrushes are of good quality and it boils down to personal preference.

The Tamiya airbrushes are manufactured in Iwata’s Fujiosaki plant I believe as are many other brands.

I prefer a brand that is easier to find parts for and is more mainstream, but to each his own. [;)]

Mike

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I can’t comment on the Super Fine, but I’ve been using the Tamiya HG Trigger for the last five years, and I love it. It’s not touted as being able to create the thinnest lines, but it has done everything I’ve asked of it so far, flawlessly. Not a peep of trouble!

So, the Tamiya ABs are actually made by Iwata?

Then, kudos to Iwata! I’ve always heard they were fine ABs, too.

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I haven’t use the Super Fine HG yet. I have the HG only and it has served me well. It has been said the the Super Fine HG is even better. All I can say about Tamiya AB’s (I have 2) are they are durable, easy to maintain and they deliver.

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Not exactly.
The “Factory” in Japan is an independent entity that builds airbrushes and sprayguns for Iwata, Olympos, Richpen, Peak, and many others.

Mike

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Then kudos to the mysterious “Factory!”

They’re doing something right!

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“The Factory” sounds like some kind of spy operation. Have you checked your brushes for tiny cameras or listening devices?

I can almost hear George Smiley talking about “the factory” working against him.

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yeah. its gonna be 1984 all over again

only with the factory

its gonna go like this

winston smith hates “the factory” because he likes t&c airbrushes. “the factory” is against him and then they torture him and make him work in “the factory” and give up t&c airbrushes forever.