I am looking to buy my first airbrush and after 20 years(ish) out of model making things have changed a hell of alot.
I have been looking at the Badger 200 is this a decent airbrush or does somone know of a better one for around £100.00.
Any help will be greatly recieved to try and clear up my confusion
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pirate
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Posted: Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 12:04 AM UTC
kevinb120
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Posted: Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 02:02 AM UTC
Badger 155 anthem or 360 universal.
Both use only one needle for all viscocities and removes easilly for cleaning(although I have never needed to take it apart).... The 360 is the same needle but the body can actually rotate 180 degrees and use a integrated gravity feed cup, the only airbrush pen in the world that does both siphon and gravity(not mentioning the one-needle system). Great pens easilly in your budget.
Both use only one needle for all viscocities and removes easilly for cleaning(although I have never needed to take it apart).... The 360 is the same needle but the body can actually rotate 180 degrees and use a integrated gravity feed cup, the only airbrush pen in the world that does both siphon and gravity(not mentioning the one-needle system). Great pens easilly in your budget.
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Posted: Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 02:40 AM UTC
id order a sparmax from luckymodels... their about 50 usd... the only problem is you need their hose but its worth it.
the price its good and its what i swear by... look at my elefant and wespe (wip so its not awsome yet) to see what can be accomplised.
their precise airbrushes that throw paint were you want it and ive had no paint cloging nad i use tmaiya acrylics. Their also cheap.
I'd get the .2 sze needle for camo and the larger .3 with bigger paitn cup for base coat... although the .2 can do both....
Frank
the price its good and its what i swear by... look at my elefant and wespe (wip so its not awsome yet) to see what can be accomplised.
their precise airbrushes that throw paint were you want it and ive had no paint cloging nad i use tmaiya acrylics. Their also cheap.
I'd get the .2 sze needle for camo and the larger .3 with bigger paitn cup for base coat... although the .2 can do both....
Frank
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Posted: Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 02:44 AM UTC
Paul,
Have a look at this link there are other people who will confirm that Ophelia sells genuine Iwata at excellent prices and will save some money on the Badger. Mine arrived in 5 days, which is pretty good from the Far East and you can be assured of having an excellent tool, I have tried other manufacturers in the past, I would not swap from my Iwata for any body now. You will spend less than the £100 from this source.
http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZopheliaQ5fshopQQssPageNameZMERCQ5fVICQ5fReBayQ5fPr4Q5fPcNQ5fQ5fSI
John
Have a look at this link there are other people who will confirm that Ophelia sells genuine Iwata at excellent prices and will save some money on the Badger. Mine arrived in 5 days, which is pretty good from the Far East and you can be assured of having an excellent tool, I have tried other manufacturers in the past, I would not swap from my Iwata for any body now. You will spend less than the £100 from this source.
http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZopheliaQ5fshopQQssPageNameZMERCQ5fVICQ5fReBayQ5fPr4Q5fPcNQ5fQ5fSI
John
kevinb120
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Posted: Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 04:51 AM UTC
dixieart has insane prices and service too but I don't know if they ship internationally.