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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Gary on October 05, 2010, 10:39:29 pm

Title: Air Brush suggestion?
Post by: Gary on October 05, 2010, 10:39:29 pm

Hi,
 Do those of you that use an air brush to paint with have any
suggestions on what to purchase? Also any accessories to buy.Thanks for your input.
                                                                                Gary

Title: Re: Air Brush suggestion?
Post by: dunk on October 06, 2010, 01:15:51 am

I have the badger 350.  Be sure and get an inline filter.  Lots of extra bottles.

Title: Re: Air Brush suggestion?
Post by: mouse on October 06, 2010, 04:30:42 am

Hi Gary,
If you just want to slap a coat of paint on then most cheap units are ok. If you want to do detail work go for a double action top feed gun. Yo can usually find good units including a compressure and inline filter on ebay relatively cheap, normally advertised for painting finger nails.

Title: Re: Air Brush suggestion?
Post by: Russ C on October 06, 2010, 07:57:26 am

I have been using the cheap one from Harbor Freight for two years. It does everything I need.  8)

Title: Re: Air Brush suggestion?
Post by: tinker1 on October 06, 2010, 08:12:17 am

Im with Russ on this one, I have a cheaper airbrush, It does what I need to do so far (It won't do indepth details) just cover paint small projects with it.

these are the two most commonly used airbrush companies
(lots of good information about airbrushing)

(paasche air brushes are on the high end)
 It all depends on how detailed you want to get with your painting.


http://badgerairbrush.com/

http://www.paascheairbrush.com/main.html

Title: Re: Air Brush suggestion?
Post by: Marcellarius on October 06, 2010, 11:20:49 am

I have a badger 150. don't use it much for finishing my scroll work.
always want to, but I find cleaning a brush easier than cleaning the airbrush  :-X

I also had a revell beginners airbrush, but the difference with the badger is huge.
my opinion is that it's better to give a few dollars extra for a badger

Title: Re: Air Brush suggestion?
Post by: WigWag Workshop on October 06, 2010, 04:40:42 pm

I also use the cheap one from harbor freight, and have not had any issues.  I would suggest checking out some of the model railroad forums, lots of good air brush information there.  I use mine for weathering, like adding rust to the rivets.  I have not done anything in over a year, has my air compressor failed.  If you like, I can send you some good links with information.

Steven

Title: Re: Air Brush suggestion?
Post by: crusty59 on October 06, 2010, 06:25:52 pm

I also use the cheap Harbor Freight airbrush. I spray a water based polycrylic clear. I have been using it for years. I have worn it out and need a new one, but it works great

Title: Re: Air Brush suggestion?
Post by: Gary on October 08, 2010, 12:43:12 am

Hi,
  Thanks for all your suggestions and replys. Tinker thanks for the links, lots of good info there. I am going to give harbor freight a try. If I think its something I will use a lot then I'll upgrade to a better one......Gary

Title: Re: Air Brush suggestion?
Post by: WigWag Workshop on October 10, 2010, 10:11:02 am

Some good airbrush information here http://www.mcr5.org/NMRA/articals/Airbrushing%20for%20Model%20RR.pdf

Title: Re: Air Brush suggestion?
Post by: Gary on October 11, 2010, 02:53:08 am

Thanks for the link Wisconsin Railfan.....Gary