internal mix vs. external mix

[Lessen]

I've been running a Badger dual action internal mix airbrush for quite a few years but only a lot since I've gotten into this hobby. although I've been really happy with it I'm starting to get a little irritated by the paint buildup on the tip of the needle when I'm trying to lay down the paint real thin. It seems like pushing so much air with little paint flow causes paint to dry and buildup rather quickly on the end of the needle causing inconsitant flow. I'm not thinking of replacing my Badger but I'm just curious what you guys think. Does using an external mix brush eliminate this issue?

Which do you prefer?

 

[FRIDGE]

NO.the build up of paint on the tip of the needle is of the fact that you are using a waterbased paint and the constant airflow over the paint will do that. the best thig to do is keep a cup of cleaner and a stiff hair brush to clean the tip of the needle off. i choose internal mix. every airbrush artist that i know form here to sweden will tell you that it is the nature of a waterbased paint.

 

[Rolex]

I also use internal mix. They are made for fine detail when you need it, where as the external mix is more of just a small spray gun.

 

[Lessen]

oh ok. I wasn't sure if it was the paint or the nature of internal. That makes sense.

 

[ImBroken]

I found that windshield washer fluid works great for cleaning/flushing & backwashing your brush between coats of waterbased paints...
I have recently switched from an Aztec to a Paasche VL, and have had less nozzle issues...

 

[Lessen]

Paasche seems to be a very popular brand here in the forum. I don't see many people speek of runnin Badger's. Are Paasche's better suited for jobs of this hobby? I've had my Badger since I was a like 16, way before i got into R/C. heh, now I actually use it.

 

[ZANDOR]

Paasche vl seams to be the brush that most use I should have mine w/paint tuesday..Ill see how it goes

 

[FRIDGE]

i started painting with the badger anthem and the Paashe VL seems so big and bulky compared to it so it feels weird to me. maybe it will feel fine to you because (maybe) its your first airbrush.

 

[Rolex]

The Paasche takes a little getting used to after the Badger, but now that I've had it about 3 years, I don't know why I ever used Badger.

 

[Wardo]

I use the Badger Cresendo and a VL. Their almost the smae body size. only thing better about the Cresendo is the angled trigger.

For whatever reason the VL gets 75% less clogging at the tip when using waterbase.