Hi. I need to replace my pretty tired, 36yr old, Paasche double action VL airbrush and would be greatful for any advice I can get on a replacement. Doesn't have to be a Paasche, but prefer a double action that is not too expensive not too cheap and ideal for 35th afvs and 48th aircraft. Thanks.

Iwata HP-C+

I recommend airbrushes with self-centering nozzles like Harder Evolution (you can buy 2in1 version with 0.2mm and 0.4mm nozzles-for fine and general work) or Iwata Eclipse HP-CS (also very versatile). Much easier to work and clean, no danger of breaking the nozzle screw.

Regards,
Venelin

I also recommend the Evolution 2 in 1!
cheers,
Zsolt

Check out Don Wheelers website for some good comparisons

Ditto Matthews answer.

Any comments on the Paasche Talon siphon feed a/b ?

I tried Google,saw a bunch of reviews.

Have all but decided on an Iwata bottle feed item.

Badger Patriot 105 affordable,super easy to clean,replace parts is cheap and you can have the 3 settings 0.3,0.5 and 0.7 for super detail,detail and general works

And if someting happen Badger have the best after sale service ever

Cheers. Like my aged VL I prefer a double action bottle feed and its just a case of picking the replacement.

Badger 360 easy like the patriot but is a 2 in 1,depends from the job you can use as a sifon feed (bottle) or a gravity feed

https://sites.google.com/site/donsairbrushtips/badger-360

Usually a gravity feed works best unless you are covering large areas.

Having learnt to airbrush with a badger 150 I got in about 1989, then buying an Iwata HP-C+ about ten years ago I can honestly say I would never go back to syphon feed.

Gravity feed is so much better as far as control goes. The difference is like night and day.

I have the Iwata HP-C+, an old HP-C and the H&S Silverline 2 in 1.

I second what has been said about self centring nozzles, more user friendly for cleaning.