Airbrush Information

[Spinner]

this is a great website I found on an airbrushing forum while looking for needles for my airbrush. He talks about everything from tuning tricks to how to disassemble and clean an airbrush with lots of pictures. He also compares a good number of airbrushes from the Harbor Freight starter set all the way up to the Badger Rage. Navigation is old school, having to go through the pages in order but worth the read.

The reviews are done well enough that the president of Badger has sent him various airbrushes to have reviews done.

http://airbrushtips.110mb.com/index.html

[dirtclod]

Thanks for the link Spinner. Their is lots of good information there. Espically for some body like me that knows nothing about a air brush.

[Norwegian]

Thank you!

[Spinner]

It was one of those rare finds when looking for parts for my Badger 155. I couldn't figure out why I couldn't get fine lines until I read through and examined mine more closely only to find the tip of the needle has the slightest bend to it..most likely from dropping it sometime.

Making a trip to Coast Airbrush in Anaheim, CA Saturday for a replacement and to check out the fun stuff there. I'm also going to check out a product they carry called Incredible White Liquid Mask that is like liquid latex but is supposed to be even more low tack...it specifically mentioned leather in the 'safe for us on' list.

[mendedbowl]

It was one of those rare finds when looking for parts for my Badger 155. I couldn't figure out why I couldn't get fine lines until I read through and examined mine more closely only to find the tip of the needle has the slightest bend to it..most likely from dropping it sometime.

Making a trip to Coast Airbrush in Anaheim, CA Saturday for a replacement and to check out the fun stuff there. I'm also going to check out a product they carry called Incredible White Liquid Mask that is like liquid latex but is supposed to be even more low tack...it specifically mentioned leather in the 'safe for us on' list.

Thanks for posting this Spinner. Please give a review of the white liquid mask if you buy it, that sounds very interesting.

ken

[cem]

Spinner I'm interested to know how liquid mask stuff goes as well, I've used normal liquid latex but the stuff I get here in West Oz turns the leather a funny colour and is only suitable for use with dark dyes so a review would be most appreciated if like Ken said you decide to pick some up.

Cheers,

Clair

[RonaldSe]

Thanks for posting this link------just what I need!!

George

[Rick Pen]

Super as others have said thanks for the link. I have the Harbor Fright one he tests, guess I should have gotten better, but probably not bad to start with.

Rick P.

[radar67]

I have an old Badger 200 out in the shop. He gave it decent marks, so should be real good for spraying dye and some minor detail work.

[Spinner]

Since there seems to be so much interest in the liquid masking techniques, I'll pick some up and give a good test with photos and everything to share with my LW buddies. They have a 2oz bottle for $7 which could well be worth the risk if it ends up being as good for leather as the online reviews say it is for delicate papers & canvas.

On the airbrushes, keep in mind this guy is a detail model maker so his needs will be far more detailed than most of ours. As he mentions on the lower priced airbrushes, they do so-so on the fine detail but spray wide patterns and solid coverage applications just as well. If all you plan to do is solid color or two-color fades on larger projects like holsters, belts, etc. the HF, Badger and Paasche starter guns are a great way to get started.

Radar - yep, the Badger 200 is a good workhorse airbrush, should work just fine. Just be sure to clean first it if it's been sitting awhile.

Side note - I'm going to have to stay away from Coast Airbrush's website. Looking through their classes they have a airbrushing class with Noah from Noah Fine Art/Disney Vinylmation. That would be awesome (and expensive).

Edited January 28, 2011 by Spinner