Buying an airbrush

[parasite74]

Hi,I'm going to try to learn how to airbrush and was wondering what the best airbrush is to start off with for a beginner.Any advice would help,but I don't want to spent an arm and leg, just something to get the basics down first.:thumbs2:

[Vince-Vell]

If you want a cheap one to start off with, you can hit ebay for cheap badger air brushes.

100 or 150 models would run around $66-200.

250 Model Cheepos are like $18, which is more like a small spray can with not much control.

Then there is a place called airbrush city that are like knock offs of the major airbrush companies.


Also on ebay there is compressors that come with free airrushed for around the $200-300 mark too.

Just try to get a dual action one, better to learn off one of those.

[Danno]

The Badger 100G is a great starter airbrush. Heck, I still use one for basic base coating and working with Lacquers. Because it is gravity feed, it is easy to clean and you get nice steady smooth spray pattern. Great brush! I think you can pick one up from DixieArt for like $60.00 shipped

http://www.dixieart.com/Badger100.html

[moon_knight1971]

Check out Paasche VSR-90 too at dixieart.com. Nice general brush for about $66 shipped. One of the really good things about Paasche is that the parts are dirt cheap.

[parasite74]

thanks a lot guys,seeing some of the great customs on this forum is what made me want to learn.I've been searching all of your suggestions,can't wait to finally start.

[parasite74]

I have another question,whats the best way to go-gravity or siphon feed etc.

[Danno]

I have another question,whats the best way to go-gravity or siphon feed etc.

Definitely gravity feed. There are several advantages, but the main 2 are:

1.) They are much easier to clean and maintain

2.) you use lower air pressure and get a finer and more consistent spray pattern

[parasite74]

Thanks Danno,I just looked at some of your models,man the way you painted them is amazing.I hope to be at that level one day.:thumbs2: