Airbrush Advice?

[pkazmir]

Hi!

Quick question for everyone...I want to buy my first airbrush, so I can paint my models and track and so on with something besides brushes <g>.

I would like to buy something which is easy enough to use and require a minimum of equipment and so on, but I would also like to buy one which will serve me well for many years without being too "basic."

Is there such a beast? Any advice?

Thanks!

[AntonioFP45]

Go for the Badger 200. It is single action, however it offers fine atomization. I've been hearing nothing but positive comments from a good friend as well as from a group of "regulars" that hang out at Happy Hobo Trains. Very talented painters!

My Paasche just konked out on me after 12 years. I've tried but have been unsuccessful in repairing it. I'm going to replace it with a Badger.

Hope this helps!

[tomwatkins]

A good quality single action brush with a compressor and a combination pressure regulator and water trap should serve you well for many years. I use a Binks "Wren" that I've had for a zillion years. Mine has an "A" tip. The badger 200 is also very good.
Have Fun, Tom Watkins

[Anonymous]

The above is good advice. I had a Binks Wren for many years till it got lost somewhere along the line. I went to an Iwata Eclipse (double action, internal mix). They have a great approach to airbrushing. No interchangable needles keep it real simple. You do fine lines to broad coverage with one needle. It's also built for the long haul. Granted, it's more airbru***han I need, but I shouldn't have to replace it, either. I have a Badger 80-2 compressor to supply air. You'd like the Badger 200, as well, it's a good one.
Regards;
smyers

[pkazmir]

Thanks, everyone, for the advice!