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| Ok, so I have a Badger 350, which I understand to be pretty low on the airbrush totem pole in regard to quality. The one I have is pretty much beat to death (very hard to shoot a thin band, splatters like crazy, and overall is just in need of a replacement). What are some other options that might be good? I really don't know anything technical about airbrushes if that makes a difference (not sure if a lot of knowledge is needed to operate some models). I would like to be able to shoot a relatively thin line and have the option to shoot broad as well, although I could maybe just use my current airbrush for that. Not trying to break the bank here as I will hopefully be out of a job and into grad school this fall. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Nate |
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Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan | Go Iwata if you can....Check out all the Iwata options and pick the one that is right for you. I have owned just about every type of Airbrush out there and when I got my first Iwata, I gave up on all the others. Simple to use, easy to clean and adjust, quality instrument. MHO
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Location: Bemidji, MN | Badger Anthem has worked well for me, not too much money. Though I haven't spoiled myself with the iwata yet. |
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Location: Minnesota | rjbass,
Not to pump eBay sellers but, which one would you get? Also, what air source do you have?
http://search.ebay.com/iwata_W0QQfnuZ1QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ3QQxpufuZx
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Location: Hastings, mn, 55033 | the badger 360 is a nice unit. can be picked up at dixieart.com for around $100. does everything from pencil lines to a 3" wide spray with 1 needle/tip. also works as a gravity feed or a siphon feed. |
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Location: Muskoka Ontario,Canada | Hey Nate,
You've seen the type of painting I do and up until recently, all of it was done with a very affordable Iwata Eclipse HP BS airbrush. Definitely suggest going to Iwata. One thing I did with my Eclipse was to fine tune the needle using some metal polish, a soft shammy and chucking it into my Dremel rotary tool. If done correctly, you can get a finer taper to the needle increasing your ability to spray finer lines. I also suggest reducing your air pressure and thinning your paints just enough that they will spray at the lower psi. It will let you get closer to the work and reduce spattering and overspray.
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| Thanks for the help guys. So basically a gravity feed brush should give me much better control, is that correct? Looking forward to trying somethign new out. Thanks again
Nate |
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