I have a aztec 470 but am looking for somthing a bit better. I have recently bought a few 1/48 german wwii aircraft after building only 1/35 scale armor. I am looking for an airbrush which can paint the tiny mottles on these aircraft. What airbrush can do this and is affordable.
Nick
One other thing, how do you regulate air pressure. I’ve read that this is required to make thin lines.
Nick,
I think the best bet for your money is a Badger airbrush. [;)]
How much are you wanting to spend as there are several models that will do what you want including the Anthem, 360, Omni and Vega models?
In regards to regulating the air pressure, you need to buy a regulator which allows you control over the air pressure.
Mike
mike I want an airbrush for less or around 100$.
Thanks
All of the Omni’s and Badgers would be under that price range except for the Badger 360. Do you want a gravity-feed model or a siphon-feed?
Mike
Mike, I’m looking for a gravity-feed i’ve head that these are beater for detail
That is debatable as all airbrush types can spray fine detail without a problem. [;)]
They are a good choice for modeling as they are a little easier to clean than a siphon-feed and they tend to spray easy at low pressures, although I think siphon-feed’s do too most of the time.
If you want a gravity-feed then I would go with the Omni 4000 if I were you.
It has a nice feel, sprays great and has a good sized 1/3 oz cup on it with a lid.
Shoot me an email if you want to buy it mail order as I can direct you to a good Badger direct connection with a pretty good discount.
Mike
MIke,
will the Omni 4000 work with my aztec air hose or should i get another airhose. If so do i need new fittings to attach the badger hose to my compressor.
Nick
I bought a Badger airhose for my Omni, and it had all of the correct fittings. But my Aztek hose and the airbrush was one assembly, so I’m not too sure if yours will work…you may need to get an adapter.
Nick,
The Omni airbrush does not fit on the Aztec airhose so you will need a Badger airhose. I like the 8’ model with the quick connects.
The Badger airhose uses a standard 1/4" NPT fitting so if your compressor has that fitting on it there will be no problems.
Mike
Fisch90,
I’d agree with MikeV that for the money Badger is a good choice, however if you want “THE BEST” gravity-feed, double action airbrush, I’d have to recommend the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS. Heres why: the most noticeable performance feature of the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS apart from other airbrushes I’ve used is it’s ability to produce truely excellent atomization of hobby paint; from acrylics to laquers. When it comes down to it modelers want the airbrush to do as advertised right out of the box…the HP-CS does this and other Eclipse users will agree, I’m sure. From fine line detail for 1/27nd scale German WWII mottling, camo-outlining , to broad areas and single colors, the HP-CS can do it right the first time. When the paint hits the models surface modelers want the spray pattern to be softly faded without splatteres and specks. While these problems are common with any airbrush…the HP-CS; due in large part to its nozzle/ needle design minimizes this. Sure the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS is a bit more expensive, at approx $105.99 at www.dixieart.com, but In my opinion it will more than pay for it’self in the way it performs and untimately in the supurb finishes you’ll begin to produce for your models- you never thought possible. It’s not magic, or a secret modelers trick in how they tweek the airbrush, but simple some airbrushes are engineered better than others and more suitable for different media and tasks. The Iwata Eclipse HP-CS, BS, and original Eclipse (bottom-feed) are in my opinion a “modelers airbrush”. High quality, durability, user-friendly, and just pure performance. We modelers are very discerning about the acuracy, realism, and believability of our scale finishes…give your models the best! A excellent runner-up would be the Omni 6000. It performs just about as well as the Eclipse in all areas and it is very versitle…a big plus! So there you have it…just my 2 cents.
That is 1/72nd scale, type-o.
Yes, I’ve noticed that the Eclipse has much better atomization of the paint for a given air pressure compare to my Badger, but I’m able to control my Badger better than my Eclipse right now. The trigger feels better on my Badger.
As for getting Fisch90 getting a better airbrush. I think you can just practice the German camo job with your Aztek unless you are really having problems using it. That’s a skill you can take with you when you do get another airbrush.
Hi there,
I need double action airbrush for fine detail for 1/72 and 1/144 scale model so please inform me for model that you suggested for better quality for my require to make fine detail and tiny lines.
If you can make two choice of models first in range of 150$ for less or around and second for models up to 150$ to 300$
Also please suggested to me model of air compressor and model of air pressure regulator and good connection for mail order.
Waiting for your prompt respond on my requirement.
With thanks in advance,
Welcome to the club, Teona!
All airbrushes with the correct size larger needle will spray a fine line. Do not make a mistake and get an AB with a smaller needle made for spraying watercolors or you will have a headache of sputtering and clog problems. A .4 or .5 mm nozzle/needle size would work very well.
The best airbrush to make fine lines is not the airbrush but the operator. Do a lot of practice on a “junk” model to see how fine and consistent you can make the airbrush work.
Iwata makes superb quality ABs like the Revolution HP-CR for modeling. Thayer & Chandler (Badger) makes the Omni series and Badger makes the Model 360 that work almost as well at a cheaper price and cheaper parts.
For the air compressor I do not go cheap on. I use an extremely quiet Silentaire 20A and it is not cheap at about $370 or more. But it will last a lifetime…or two.
How much do you want to spend for a compressor and airbrush?
Is the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS that much better than the omni 4000. Is the eclipse really worth 40 dollors more than the 4000.
what is the difference between the omni line. 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000.
If I didn’t tell anyone which airbrush I used to paint a model then no one would know the difference between the Iwata or the Omni. You would have to look very hard, magnifying glass hard, to see a smoother difference. And the difference could be negated by the skill, or lack of skill, of the operator.
Either one will do the job quite well.
The difference between the Omnis are basically the size of the paint cups. And the Omni 6000 has the side cups. Check out this page:
I’m not an airbrush expert but I have been using the Badger 350 and 150 for years and I’ve been very happy with the results.
Just recently after hearing many people talk about the Iwata’s I picked up the HP-BCR and I was very impressed with the feel, after using it several times I decided to pick up the HP-CS. I may sound cheesy but I feel more intune with the Iwata’s than with the Badger’s not to say that the Badger’s suck but man o man the Iwata’s feel soooo sweet!
I think it’s up to the individual and what they feel most comfortable with.
This sums it up in a nutshell Balta1.
What is most comfortable to you is the best airbrush for you regardless of the brand. [;)][tup]
Mike