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Posted by SOU Fan on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 1:05 PM
here is the link.
http://www.dixieart.com/Badger_Model_150_Illustration_Airbrush.html
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Posted by on30francisco on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 12:47 PM
You can get a Badger airbrush plus a good small compressor for less. Go to a Home Depot, Walmart, or other DIY store and get a small Senco or Campell Hausfield compressor for around $100. These compressors have an airtank and are much more useful, powerful, and economical then the dedicated "hobby compressors".
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Posted by edo1039 on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 12:35 PM
I bought one dont waste your money. Go to LOWES buy a compressor for $100. comes with trap and regulator,then buy yourself a good airbru***he quick change nozzles are a pain as they clog easily even after they are thoroughly cleaned,my opinion.
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Posted by SOU Fan on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:52 AM
You can get a badger 150
with a fine\medium and large tip shipped for $89. You can probably get a good air compressor for $70. I'll post the link in a minute. It's on the other computer.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:50 AM
My first airbrush was an Aztek and it always was plugging up, even when diluting the acrylic painted significantly. I was very disappointed. My next airbrush was a Badger 350 which sells for about $49.00. I finally wore that one out. I'll probably buy another Badger or Pasche
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Posted by robert sylvester on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:18 AM
Micro-Mark, they are on the web, have good deals, but check out Wal-Mar too. I like airbrushing, but sometimes I like just the old spray can, besides you get a ton of colors.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 13, 2006 8:47 PM
The thing about AZteck air brushes is that the whole nozzle can be changed. Some people like it some don't. Can be easier for newbies.
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Posted by Budliner on Monday, March 13, 2006 7:50 PM
that seems high you can try to find a badger 180 I have got two (one I gave to an exfriend} but I paid $40 each
and that airbrush is on ebay all the time
you can get that for $20 a set for under $60

Ken
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Posted by topgun3208 on Monday, March 13, 2006 7:25 PM
I joined this site a month ago to learn about airbrushing:

airbrushtechnique.com
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Posted by CP5415 on Monday, March 13, 2006 5:48 PM
Gearhead, while that's not bad, I can get a Badger airbrush & a small multi-use compressor for about $130 Canadian.

The compressor is a Campbell Hausfield compressor that can pretty much help around the house as it's powerful enough to fill a car tire & use a Brad nailer as well.
$100 Canadian @ Walmart. This I already have.
The airbrush, I can get @ my LHS any day for $30.

Just my suggestion, check out Walmart or even Target.

Gordon

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testors airbrush system
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 13, 2006 5:35 PM
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tes/tes50654.htm
does anyone have experience with this? it seems like a good deal, a good airbrush and compressor for this price.
GEARHEAD426

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