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Over the last 10 years I have purchased those cheap $40 or even $20 so called air brushes. All of them have been thrown away in short order when I couldn't handle it any more. They were not much more than a fancy spray can. I am sure I am not alone in this. Well my wife got me a real one for Christmas. I have been moving slowly in the process of using it since Christmas. I now have succeeded at it . Not the fancy artwork but simple painting. I love it, the control is fantastic. It is smooth and even. Did I mention the control ? I am excited and wanting to try more with it. All I have done so far other than the lessons I found on the internet is prime a project. Man did I mention the control ? As I said this is a real one and not cheap it is a Badger 155. Now I am no expert at this stuff but I would recommend this model to anyone. But at a minimum make sure you get a real one with double action. Did I mention the control ?
Les
That is the same one I have! I haven't been able to try mine out yet, but I'm really looking forward to it. Thanks for sharing your experience it. Thumbsup
So, how good is the control? train

Tom
FiatFan Wrote:So, how good is the control? train
Tom
The control is fantastic

Tetters don't get in a hurry. I think cleaning is #1. I am using Badger Air-opaque ready to use cleaner 7-100 to clean it. I also am using acrylic paints (water base). This is a web site that has been very helpful I suggest checking it out <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.howtoairbrush.com/default.htm">http://www.howtoairbrush.com/default.htm</a><!-- m --> and do the lessons in the book that comes with the airbrush. Take your time. I hope you find that it is an amazing tool as I have.
Les
Single or double action?
Lester Perry Wrote:But at a minimum make sure you get a real one with double action. Did I mention the control ?
Les
It better be good, I use to make the Nylon parts for Badger Icon_lol

Yeah and Les, acrylics are the way to go, you should try out the Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint as well (bigger bottles, a lot cheaper)

If you try enamels you might have to dilute it with thinner, and it will dirty up the brush more
I am going to stay with acrylics until I see a real reason to go to enamel. Just for the ease in clean up. I will have to look for the Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint.
Les
It's primarily found at Micheals, and real cheap compared to testors/tamaya etc.
agree with you a better grade airbrush makes all the difference i have a older model paasche that don't like acrylic painttoo thick for it , have a single action paasche that works well with acrylic paint though, also have several cheaper ones that i use for weathering and scenic work.
Jim