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Not familiar with Badger -- I use old Thayer & Chandler airbrushes (A and AA tips, which mean fine and extra-fine), they are double-action, which means that pushing down controls the amount of air (I use a tank of CO2 to avoid moisture issues) and pulling back controls the flow of paint. Paint needs to be thin, and you need to have patience and a steady hand. Always overspray and cover with several light coats to build up to the final finish. Clean your brush after each use, and ventilate your work area and wear a mask. Airbrushing is not hard, it just takes practice to develop the skill. Hardest thing is determining how much to thin the paint to work with your brush. Regardless of the type of brush you have, practice and learn how to use it. With some brushes, you need to be very close to get finer areas of coverage. My fine tip is capable of spraying a .0625" thick line -- not that I do it, but it can be done.
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