Badger Anthem 155

[cinqster]

Originally Posted by IanHug

Actually the 'O' ring I used to have trouble with is part 50-0141 in the picture you posted - same part as in the 150. It used to swell and interupt the air supply - still have a spare packet old spares although the air brush is long gone.

Ah, now I'm with you. In fairness that part of the airbrush shouldn't be coming into contact with paint or solvents too often! I'm pretty sure it's the same valve as my old 100 model, which I've never had to strip.

[IanHug]

Originally Posted by cinqster

Ah, now I'm with you. In fairness that part of the airbrush shouldn't be coming into contact with paint or solvents too often! I'm pretty sure it's the same valve as my old 100 model, which I've never had to strip.

It's the same part in the 200 as well but doesn't cause me any problems in the 200.

[Ferrari TR]

HUH...
That 'O' Ring is on the dry side. By that i mean a part of the brush which should never see solvent or paint for that matter.
The teflon seal is the dividing point between wet and dry.
(like everone else has already written)

[IanHug]

Originally Posted by Ferrari TR

HUH...
That 'O' Ring is on the dry side. By that i mean a part of the brush which should never see solvent or paint for that matter.
The teflon seal is the dividing point between wet and dry.
(like everone else has already written)

I think "should" is the key word there. Maybe I had a duff brush or used it incorrectly but paint did get back there.

My Iwata Hi Line will also get the odd bit of paint the wrong side of the seal but it doesn't cause the same problems.

[Golden_Cross]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Personally, I am not maligning Badger airbrushes or implying that they are useless. I am just saying that having had Badgers, Paasches, Azteks and Iwatas - the Iwata wins hands down on quality of build, quality of (my) painting results and ease of use and cleaning. All in all, well worth it's not very large premium in price over its slightly cheaper rivals in the class

Does this analogy include Paasche's new Talon?..I have used the Badger 150 and found it was ok with the paint thinned properly and playing with air pressure as with any airbrush..But I bought Paasche's New Talon and all three tip sizes available and is by far above and beyond the siphon fed ole badger..Just curious Klutz if you have used the Talon?..I plan on purchasing another brush in the future and was wondering if it would be worth swapping manufacturers or not..Take Care!!!

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by Golden_Cross

Just curious Klutz if you have used the Talon?.

No, I had the VSR90#1 Airbrush Set. I part exchanged it for my first Iwata

[88Porsche944]

Well, I pulled the plug, bought the Iwata Revolution HP-Cr.

[MPWR]

Ironically, so did I....

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by 88Porsche944

Well, I pulled the plug, bought the Iwata Revolution HP-Cr.

what did you decide on in the end for the air source?

Originally Posted by MPWR

Ironically, so did I....

Why "ironically"?

[88Porsche944]

Mini tank compressor, 1/5hp 60p.s.i gauge/water trap. actually bought it from a friend of mine.