djmr2

Hey guys...

gonna pick up a small compressor tommorow, was wondering what kind of airbrush i should get....

here's what i need it for
-painting model kits.. (ALL OF IT, bodies, suspension, interior)
-maybe fine lines? like for window trim etc...

yeah i think that's about it

also.. don't want a cheap one either, but i need it to withstand stuff like lacquers and stuff...

Tamiya Single Action
http://www.tamiya.com/english/produc...g_airbrush.htm

Tamiya Trigger Stlye Double Action
http://www.tamiya.com/english/produc...hg_trigger.htm

any other good brushes out there??

i don't know if i really need a dual action, but it would be nice, i mean like i would figure, like when your doing a window trim you can just start spraying on a spot cuz u know where it's gonna shoot out cuz the air comes out first.. and slowly give it paint..

dunno... what do you guys use and recommend?
thx don't want to spend a fortune either..

hirofkd

For car modeling, single action is enough, because most of the application is uniform, and it sprays large areas.
Even air comes out first with a single action airbrush, and you can slowly spray paint. With a double action, you can also control the amount of airflow, so it's suitable for spotty camouflage or fine gradation for airplanes or tanks.
Besides, I think both links you provided are double action.

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djmr2

thanks! i just found that they are both dual actions too!!

i was looking at some Iwata Eclipses CS's and they're pretty good priced at $89shipped..

i checked out a AZTEK A4709 with everything lots of nozzles, and cups and crap for 109.. first thing i noticed when i picked it up... felt plasticy and cheap!!

so... i dunno.. any other suggestions? Iwata Revolution maybe?

around 100USD is my price range.

daggerlee

The cheapest/best single action is the Paasche H ($39 for boxed set from www.dixieart.com if I believe, pick up some misc. accessories for $6 for $45 total to get free shipping!)

I have an Iwata Revolution, and it's really good. One good thing about the double action is "touching" up car bodies. When I sand through to the primer, instead of spray painting that tiny little dot (now that's REALLY using a garden hose to water a house flower) I spray some paint into my cup and lightly airbrush over it. Works great. www.coastairbrush.com carries it, I dunno about other sites. It's a bit more expensive than the Paasche VL, the cheapest double action and best bang for your buck, I guess.

I also notice that Iwata has released a $49 single action, which there really is no need for when you have a cheap alternative like the Paasche H.

djmr2

hmmm yeah

i think i might try out a IWATA REVOLUTION BCR...
i don't think i'll be doing like crazy art or anything and the price seems good..

yeah i want to get a double action kinda for that reason.. wanna try and control the rate of paint also.. etc..

oh also...

do i gotta buy a airhose for the brush? i bought one of those walmart campbell hausfeld fp2003 air compressors and it comes with a 25 foot hose already..

maybe some adapters?