Airbrushes

[Bandaid]

Thx. for the tips Al...do you have a single or double action airbrush? I have a single action but from what I've read the double is a better unit.

[icarve2003]

Yes, double action is definatley better for detailing. Single action is o.k. for covering a large area though. I've got both and I only use my single action for painting models.

I've yet to use an airbrush on any of my carvings. I've used it for Illustrating, before these darn computers took over. I like the effect I get with the brush on the birds I carve, but I'm working on a Rainbow Trout right now and I do plan to airbrush that.

Chris

Same as Chris, I have both. single action is a little easier to use, but gives you less control, also my single action is a cheap Chinese, no-name, but is easily repaired, if you don't need parts, cuz ya can't get em.

I have both Badger and Pasche brushes, but I haven't used the Badger yet. The Pasch works great. I think both make 'turbo' models for a lot more cash, but I haven't had the drive to try one of those yet.

Al

[icarve2003]

Hey Al,

I've also got a Paasche. I found this site http://www.paascheairbrush.com/part_sheets2003.html
Keep it handy, it has parts breakdowns for all of their products. Also http://www.paascheairbrush.com/ is good.

Luckily, I've got an art store near me that, the last time I checked, carried parts for mine. Who knows for how long though. :

Chris

[Bandaid]

Thx. for the input guys.

This is a little wierd tip on getting the best value for the money.....when I bought my Badger air brush, I found a 'Nail Kit' for airbrushing women's fingernails Â*(I suppose a guy could do that, too, but I caught enough flak just buying it).

This is the exact same model number as the regular one and has all the standard accessories, but sold for 20 bucks less, and I got some masking material and other various odds and ends with it. Â*Plus I got it at a Michael's craft store and used one of their 50% off coupons that come in the mail after you register there. Â*A lot of these craft stores offer these coupons, usually in a flyer that comes with 10,20,30,40, and 50% off on any one item. Â*I've even seen one for 60% off, but I wasn't going to Duluth to look over the stock!

Check the art and craft store flyers or stop in .....be surprised what ya might find!

Al

[Donna_T]

I've had my Pache airbrushes for about 8 years and mostly use them for doing fish. I have a single action (which I use mostly for large areas) and double action (which I use mostly for small, detail areas.) I don't use them much--so have to relearn the 'touch' each time I pull them out for use. By no means would I be considered an expert, but at least I'm not afraid to experiment with them.

I shopped around for good prices on them and actually found the best price at WASCO, a taxidermy supply catalogue that has a website. They also carry both petroleum based-and water-based paints of excellent quality. There is another taxidermy supply catalogue that has them with comparable prices, but I've always been please with WASCO (and I get my good fish eyes from them too) and stay with them. If I remember right, they were about 1/3 less than prices at comparable hobby stores.

I want to airbrush some carved flowers next--hopefully before spring! I think the detail and highlights on the petals--if done with an airbrush--would be awesome!

Donna T

[real good]

try to buy a real good air brush and save you a lot of down time I brush a lot of duck decoys for blending paint its fast ,be sure to filter and keep it thin acrylics that is ,good luck Jack