AIR BRUSHES

[NW Modeling List]

Ed,

I've used a single action external mix Paasche for about 15 years now, 
and it has served me well, and never left me feeling the need for 
something better.  I've had friends who owned various other models, 
including a Testor's Aztek (sp?) and a generic Harbor Freight $5 model, 
and all have served well enough.

If you're not familiar with the basics of airbrushing, I would suggest 
staying away from the ultra cheap or ultra expensive models - the first 
will be more difficult to use, and the second will be more difficult to 
master.

I would also recommend purchasing extra paint jars.  The larger sizes 
are really only useful for O scale or larger models, IMHO - I can count 
on one hand the number of times I've used mine since I bought them with 
the airbrush.  Finally, buy a paint strainer - the one I have slips over 
the siphon tube and has a fine stainless mesh.  The strainer did more 
than any other piece to improve my painting experiences.

Kenneth Rickman

NW Modeling List wrote:

> Hi Guys

>  

> Getting ready to take the plunge to air brushing.  Can anyone offer 

> suggestions on makes/models?  I'd rather avoid the "sale items" at Hobby 

> Lobby type places and the only name I've ever been familiar with is Paasche.

>  

> Thanks for your advice...

> 

> *Ed Svitil*

> *Norfolk & Western Railway*

> ** 

-- 
Kenneth Rickman - krickman1 at carolina.rr.com
Salisbury, NC