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(Login otomyman) Missing-Lynx members from IP address 68.231.45.5
Looking into a new Airbrush. I realize there are tons of brands out there, but I have a 50% off coupon from Michaels. They seem to sell Badger.
From what I can tell, the models are:
250
175
350
150
155
200
Which of these is the best overall? I build WW2 axis and allied. I'd like one for a good overall single coverage (OD sherman) and one that also is good at very fine lines (german camo).
Those who have used these, which is the best overall? I have an old Aztek which works for overall coverage, but not so good at fine details. So,if one of these is best for fine details, I could operate 2 AB's.
(Login leopardC2) Missing-Lynx members 74.127.239.30
Badger
November 4 2009, 3:06 PM
I like the 155 Anthem. I got one to replace my old 200. Seems to be a good general purpose unit. For fine work I have a Badger Sotar to replace my 150.
(Login djnick66) Missing-Lynx members 71.100.204.249
Badger
November 4 2009, 3:40 PM
I still like their old/classic style 200. Currently I have the new 200 but they still sell their old style and IMHO its better although more complicated.
I have had good luck with the 175 double action as well.
I don't know anything about the 155 so I will defer to the previous post on that.
The 250 is a very basic sprayer, I really wouldn't recommend it for modelling.
The 350 is a good single action external mix AB that will give good overall coverage and handle thicker paints.
The 200 is a good single action internal mix AB and better than the 350, but mostly good for overall coverage. It comes with 3 needle/head assemblies.
The 150 is a good double action internal mix AB and like the 200 comes with 3 different needle/head assemblies. With the fine needle/head you can get fine lines which are useful for your camo schemes.
I've only seen the 175 but have no experience with it. It appears to be similar in design to the Paasche VL which would make it a double action internal mix AB like the 150.
(Login roy_chow) Missing-Lynx members 99.27.67.147
I was a little harsh, wasn't I?
November 5 2009, 9:33 AM
I just love my Iwata so much over my old Badgers, that's all. Actually nowadays I'm playing around with a Harder & Steenbeck model and enjoying it as well.
(Login MarkRethoret) Missing-Lynx members 72.201.1.88
Nah, ;-)
November 5 2009, 4:40 PM
These days I pretty much exclusively use a Paasche VL (Primer, base coats, and pre-shading) and an older Badger 100 (with the fine head and needle) for detail work.
The VL is rugged and very easy to clean and doesn't really seem to care what type paint you're putting through it.
The Badger is nicely made and will spray very fine clean lines to a band maybe and inch + wide.
Replacement parts are relatively inexpensive and very easy to come by (at least here in the Western United States).
It takes some work to keep completely clean but every internal mix AB I ever used did too, including the Iwatas.
I keep a Badger 150 just in case I need to spray a lot of camou but don't use it often these days.
See, the Iwata is a lot like a Range Rover; pretty, expensive, but pricey to maintain and not really meant for serious work.
(Login djnick66) Missing-Lynx members 71.100.204.163
make sure you get the 200 that can take a fine nozzle
November 5 2009, 8:51 AM
Badger redesigned the 200 a little while ago and it now takes a universal single tip with just one needle and one nozzle type cone. The tip and needle arrangent are like that on the 175 or Paasche VL. This is now the standard Badger 200. It is sold as a "simplified" airbrush and supposedly the single needle and nozzle are easier to use than different sized parts for different applications.
They still sell the old style brush with Fine, Extra Fine, etc. tips and needles... its just not marketed as much as the new version. I think Badger calls it the 200 "Classic". It should be priced about the same as the new one.
You can not put the old needles and tips on the new style brush either... the forward body is just different, and obviously the whole head assembly is not the same.
(Login Greg.Buechler) Missing-Lynx members 71.117.216.175
Nothing wrong with the Aztek...
November 5 2009, 11:50 AM
I've been using it exclusively for years. With thin paint and low pressures, very fine lines can be produced. Sure, it is hard on the fingers to do that as there is no way to fix the trigger position once you get what you want. But is very inexpensive, incredibly easy to clean, and the tips are cheap to replace when they get worn.
Greg
