Pick my airbrush (poll)

[blueboost]

After years of modeling, I feel like the only thing left that I cannot do to my satisfaction is lay paint on the body like a pro. I always get inconsistancy's, and quite frankly, I'm tired of it. Its time for a nice airbrush. I've spent a few hours on here researching. I've narrowed the playing field down to your most recommended. I would like you to vote on which you think I should purchase.

Iwata Revolution BCR- (bottom feed)

Iwata Revolution CR- (Gravity feed)
both utilize a Teflon packing needle seal, which is impervious to solvent-based paints, and is easily replaced.one tip and one needle do it all. dual action, internal mix.

Badger Crescendo 175-7
Dual Action, Internal Mix, Siphon (Bottom) Feed. PROBLEM- have to change tips. (if you vote for this model, please specify why you like it better then the other choices)

Badger 360
Offering Gravity AND Bottom Feed! Dual Action, Internal Mix. Single needle/tip/head assembly. I like the thought of this one the best.

[mozli]

In my opinion you've overlooked the best one..
Iwata Eclipse HP-CS

[blueboost]

Originally Posted by mozli

In my opinion you've overlooked the best one..
Iwata Eclipse HP-CS

Moderators please add that selection to my poll. I didn't see much about it in my searches.

[D_LaMz]

I was going to get a Revolution CR but I don't really need it right now CR is good for a small amount of paint and BCR is good for large amounts because of its big jar. Theres also a comparison chart on Iwata's site.

[Merkava]

Definitly add the HP line from Iwata. I use the HP-C, and I love it to death.

[ImolaEK]

I suggest any Iwata I use an Iwata Eclipse HP-BCS and it works wonders. Good for art and models. But yes, the Revolution CR would be my pick for your airbrush Very economic and a all around good airbrush. Badger is alright in my opinion, the badger i have is a little stiffer than my Iwata. I find my Iwata more easy to use and comfortable.

[blueboost]

I made this nice little pole for you all to use, but no.. You have to ignore it. Es ok!



I'm into this Eclipse HP, lets see if anyone else chimes in. This board seems semi-dead since I used to frequent it last.

[mike@af]

Wow, that was hard *sarcasm*.


Added your poll position.

EDIT: I almost forgot, that will be $5 USD

[MPWR]

Pick the one you want. The model of airbrush you buy is not going to effect the quality of your work- how well you learn to use it is the only importaint factor.

Any of these (or one of many others) would be an excellent tool. I encourage you to pick one and get it- and then learn to use it (only took me 10-12 years, though I expect it can be done quicker ) But, don't loose sleep over picking the right one- in the long run, it's not going to really matter.

[jswillmon]

I love my Iwata Revolution CR. great all around airbrush for all auto modeling situations.

[willimo]

I vote other, I have a Paasche VL that works excellently, and it was quite inexpensive.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

I can only comment on the airbrushes I have. I have a Rich AB 200 that's a fineline airbrush made by Iwata. It kicks ass. As for the other Iwatas, I only hear good things, but I've never used one.

I have a Badger 150IL, decent airbrush but finnicky to assemble/disassemble and clean.

I have a Paasche VL, big improvement over the Badger 150, easier to keep clean. Requires more air pressure for some reason.

My workhorse is a Badger 175-T Crescendo. It rocks. It comes w/three tips, but I really only need the medium tip for painting bodies. It has much better flow than the 150 or Paasche VL (also has three tips/needles but it just doesn't flow like the Crescendo).

I have an Aztek/Model Master that I like but the needles are prone to early wear, you really can't completely cut off the flow of paint when you're pushing the air trigger. It's good for metalizers.

As someone else said, your technique is more important than the airbrush you get. As long as you get a quality brush, you can do wonders with it. Iwata, Paasche, Badger all are good choices. Just get one and start painting. I know more people who live in fear of an airbrush-they have one and it gathers dust...

[MidMazar]

Ican't really tell you what airbrush you should get because i myself am looking for a new one, i currently have an aztek airbrush and i really dislike using, prone to breakage, nozzles and airbrush are a pain to clean in my opinion. Not to jack the thread, but are iwata and badgers easy and quick to clean?

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

I know more people who live in fear of an airbrush-they have one and it gathers dust...

[cough]Wayne[/cough]

[willimo]

Originally Posted by MidMazar

Not to jack the thread, but are iwata and badgers easy and quick to clean?

Yes. While at first, they may be a little tedious because they require disassembly, from what I've seen this becomes very easy and quick with experience. When I first started I would spend more time cleaning than I would airbrushing, but now I clean it so quickly it's worth it to bust out the airbrush to paint just a couple small details.