I am looking for advice on what is, in your opinions, the best or better airbrush to purchase. I want to eliminate the brushy look when using acrylics on a wooden model. Any input is appreciated!
Hi Phil,I am looking for advice on what is, in your opinions, the best or better airbrush to purchase. I want to eliminate the brushy look when using acrylics on a wooden model. Any input is appreciated!
thank you Roger.Hi Phil,
There was some discussion on types of airbrushes in the following thread that may help you:
Airbrush painting
Before I invest in airbrush equipment I'd like to know from current users about which equipment they use and why. I know price can make a difference in quality. Some equipment is more user friendly. Reading the Micro Mark and related sites they are in the business of selling so I discount their...shipsofscale.com
I mentioned in a post in that thread that:
”I then researched and bought an Omni 4000, it’s a Thayer Chandler, double action, fixed cup, top feed. The 4000 changed my whole airbrushing control. I progressed to Vallejo Air paints and had even smoother coverage. I am still learning but it takes practice.”
Hope this helps.
Thank you Henk.Hi Phil
I have been using this for years
Very easy to clean and maintain
Easy to disassemble and change with multiple needles
Both for the beginner and advanced user
My Trumpeter U 552 kit has sprayed with this
Harder & Steenbeck Evolution
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Regards
Henk
All H & S airbrushes are super to use always, I have an INFINITY which came with 2 needles a 0.2MM and 0.4MM of which I am thoroughly satisfied, tried many on the market but H & S is the best. One problem though is their sales or marketing team who are useless when making an enquiry directly with them. I needed a set of seals (washers) and they referred me to a distributor " in your Country" they reply. We do not have a hobby shop in Kenya let alone a H & S dealer, in fact we cannot find any type of airbrushes here at all. The nearest hobby shop for us would be the UK (London). I recently needed some washers for my H & S airbrush and found a complete set at a online hobby shop for 10.00 pounds, only one last set available in stock, but they will not do business with Kenya they said and so they refused flatly. ( I have emails of such replies with me in my inbox ) I am still stuck............ The INFINITY was bought through a friend in the UK and delivered to me after 4 months at the time. Since then my friend is no longer and I am still without seals for my airbrush. Anyone here from H & S who is reading this???? BTW H & S is a German Company.Hi Phil
I have been using this for years
Very easy to clean and maintain
Easy to disassemble and change with multiple needles
Both for the beginner and advanced user
My Trumpeter U 552 kit has sprayed with this
Harder & Steenbeck Evolution
View attachment 273606
Regards
Henk
I have a more-than-adequate compressor. With a great regulator and coalescing filter.I have and used several brands of airbrushes. As said above it can open a can of worms discussion as to which is best, as that can be determined by such things as cost, and quality and mostly by what is being sprayed, as in type of paint.
No matter what airbrush system you get, I suggest you look at Hobby Lobby, Micro Mark or other vendors for a small airbrush specific compressor.
Using cans of air to power a system get spotty results and expensive very fast. I have seen small compressors for about $100 US, and picking up at local hobby shop may cost a few $$ more, but saves on shipping unless you get one shipped free.
I saw some airbrushes at Hobby Lobby. I don't recall the brand. I think they have them at A hobby store here too. But there is always Amazon.Well that solves one of the issues, not to decide what to get.
Might check out local hobby or craft store, or a sign shop in town, they may have a display model you can try out before you buy.
You bring up an excellent point with the coalescing filter-a reliable source of DRY, clean, regulated air is needed for any type of airbrush or paintgun. I have a medium sized compressor with a decent tank size. The best setup I've found is to set the regulator (with water knockout) at the compressor high, between 75psi and tank pressure; at least 25psi above the pressure needed at the airbrush. Then my 1/4" air hose to the area I use my airbrush. There I have a small regulator that I set for my airbrush. After that is an air filter/drier. You can get these at Harbor Freight for $3-5, they look like a small plastic sphere with 1/4" NPT (1 male and 1 female) fittings on either side. Then my airbrush hose is attached to the drier. This setup provides a more consistant pressure and the drier/filter provides cleaner air than the coalescing knockout by itself.I have a more-than-adequate compressor. With a great regulator and coalescing filter.