Good Airbrush ?

[Supernitro17]

does anyone know of a good airbrush just for painting bodies every now and then , I'm not an expert painter, i just want a good quality brush that could get me started at a decent price

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

This is all going to depend on what you want to spend. Can go anywhere from 100$ up to 2,000$ with compressors.... Do you have a compressor already? Moisture trap? Regulator?

Another thing to consider is single stage vs. dual stage. Needle sizes 1, 3 and 5 will get you going for a while. I picked up a reamer too for the cones. Keeps them true.

I like the Paasche dual stage line. I have the VL pro and love it. I spend more time screwing with projects around the house than I do RC's, but as soon as I get a paint box I will get more bodies done. Its just that I prefer enamels and the smell can be brutal (good ole ketones!) and the weather is mostly crap around here to be painting outside. Except in the summer.

Let us know!

 

[robriguez]

Testors makes good air brushes for the price. You can usually get a kit with 3-4 bottles of different sizes and 2-3 nozzles for about $100.

If you want to get more artistic (as in fades and highlights etc...) your going to want a dual action to control both the amount of air and paint to be released. Its not hard once you get the hang of it.

If you plan on doing many bodies (at least 2-3 a season) you may want to invest in a compressor or an air tank. Again, for about $100 you can get a 5-10Gal portable tank that just needs to be taken down to your local gas station to be refilled. A compressor/airtank combo may be more $$ but then you dont have to lug the big tank around to refill. No mater what source of air you choose dont be pennywise and pound foolish. All air tanks will require a regulator and a moisture trap. Dont skimp on these items. I've seen many a paintjob be ruined by moisture.... Then there are the propelland cans. They dont need a regulator or trap and go for about $0.95/ounce. You will need at least a 9oz can to do your average body.

If your not going to be doing that many bodies or your not ready to get too artistic...just stick to rattle cans. With some time, masking tape, a little effort, and patience you can have a really good looking body wh\ithout spending more than $5-10 a color.

Just my $0.02

 

[FastEddy]

You can go to a few Tattoo parlors and ask to buy their used guns.
These guys have more used equipment the us RC guys do.
You can get some "Expert Gear" for pennies and a new Tat.

 

[Nitroaddict]

lol - i can't wait to get my new airbrush - I'm such a art-a-holic, I've been painting an avg of 1 body a week. eddy - can u relaly get some airbrushes at the local tat shop? i am covered in tats, and have never even thought of asking one of the artists if he uses an airbrush to do the flashwork.

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

Originally posted by FastEddy
You can go to a few Tattoo parlors and ask to buy their used guns.
These guys have more used equipment the us RC guys do.
You can get some "Expert Gear" for pennies and a new Tat.

I like TATS! Whadda you think of the big one on the inside of my arm? I dont look like your average computer geek or at least thats what I have been told!

For everyone else here is one of my tattoo's

 

[wdavidhicks]

The brush part is really your minimal cost.

You'll need a preferably dry but at least regulated air source if you don't wanna be tied to cans.

I like the Paasche as well. I got the VL set from these guys. They're great and affordable.

http://www.dixieart.com/PaascheVL.html