My poor old Badger airbrush is straining under the pressure of painting all those spine cars I really could use a new one. Before I buy, what make/type do you all use, and what would you recommend for general use. (I don't need very fine line, or special features). Thanks in advance ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com Andersley Western Railroad Alan's American Gallery Alan's European Gallery Alan's British Steam Gallery
Alan, I have two. Both have been stored for some time, but now that I'm in the process of assembling your spine car kit I will have to get them out and make sure they are ready to be used. One is a Paasche and the other is a Binks Wren and if I remember correctly I prefer the Paasche for almost all painting of small projects such as your spine car units. What type of compressor do you use and how much air pressure do you spray with? Gats post reminded me that I did not mention the model of the Paasche which I think is the VL. I'll check when I get home tonight and let you know the model for sure. ------------------ Residing in BNSF's St. Croix Subdivision near Trempealeau, WI [This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 13 July 2000).]
Alan, I use a Paasche VL internal mix, dual action. I have also used their HL external mix, single action brush. Both are good units and spare parts are readily available. I haven't used any others in years so I can't really comment on other brands. General word is good about the Aztec guns, as with Badger. Gary.
i use a paasche vl. had a paasche h that i liked just alittle better. just make sure you clean that thing completely everytime. ------------------ Norfolk Southern The Pack Mule of Transportation Mo-Pac RULES Heritage N-Scale Group, Joliet, Il.
I'm going to cast my vote (popular, not electoral) for Aztec, despite never having used one. I say this because I have one of the older ModelMaster brushes, which from everything I've seen is exactly the same except its' design isn't ergonomic. This has proved easy for a novice putz like me to use, and is a snap to clean up - just spray cleaner through it and you're done (well, not really, since I leave the paint cup and body in a jar of water and the nozzle in a jar of cleaner - since all I use is acrylics with it). The best feature to me, based on what I've heard from others, is not having to mess with the needle and having it clean so easily (OK, the two best things). Jenks - the REAL Big Blue
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Patrick: Gats post reminded me that I did not mention the model of the Paasche which I think is the VL. I'll check when I get home tonight and let you know the model for sure. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Alan, my Paasche is the VL model. ------------------ Residing in BNSF's St. Croix Subdivision near Trempealeau, WI
I'm using a Paasche VL internal mix, double action, and a Paasche HL external mix, single action. I love both brushes, they work great, and cleanup is easy, especially with the HL. I had a Badger 150, but it got to be unreliable, so I switched to Paasche on the advice of a friend, and haven't looked back since! ------------------ Have A Nice Day!
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Patrick: What type of compressor do you use and how much air pressure do you spray with? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I have a compressor with a large air tank, with loads more power than I need. Not sure what pressure I use, as the compressor is under the bench, and I never look at the dial Just set it to what works best for the particular job. ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com Andersley Western Railroad Alan's American Gallery Alan's European Gallery Alan's British Steam Gallery
I use Badger and a couple of other no name sprayers. I use an old three cylinder dentak compressor but bring the pressure down to 20lbs for airbrushing ------------------ Robin Maberly and Tayside
Aztek all the way. It is lite, doesn't clog, is easy to clean, and is cheap. I love it, I use it once a week, so it has done alot for me latelly. Happy Railroading!! Dane N. ------------------ BC Rail King BCRailKing@Canada.com InternationalRegion@tamr.org for TAMR info. Dane_Nicholson@tamr.org http://www.tamr.org Due to problems with Canada.com, please use the following addresses until I change this this. TAMR2860@hotmail.com TAMRNorthWind@hotmail.com Thank you, Dane N.
I use the Paasche H single action ...can't go wrong there. External mix, excellent action. Make sure it is COMPLETELY clean (an old Marine showed me how to "field strip" mine in a few seconds!!) after each use. Of course I still use my brush for very fine detail, and prefer chalk weathering over all other types. Happy Modeling !! John
Thanks for the input, fellas. I think Paasche has the vote, but I would go with a single action one (never tried a dual action) also I have been thinking of getting an Aztec - mainly because it sounds to be easiest to clean - the worst job about spraying, is cleaning the airbrush ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com Andersley Western Railroad Alan's American Gallery Alan's European Gallery Alan's British Steam Gallery
If you watch the video cleaning is pretty easy on an Aztek. Spray the Air Brush Cleaner through the nozzle until it goes clear, then pore some into a cup, take off the nozzle, and let it sit there for as long as u feel necassary. Enjoy!! Dane N. ------------------ BC Rail King BCRailKing@Canada.com InternationalRegion@tamr.org for TAMR info. Dane_Nicholson@tamr.org http://www.tamr.org
