Norcalbassin Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 I'm thinking of getting my first airbrush but don't know the first thing about them. I'm looking for something decent that doesn't cost a fortune cause I don't have much to spend. Also, what do I have to buy to go with the airbrush to use it. I would really appreciate it if you could educate me a little. Thanks, Norcalbassin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 If you can afford it the Iwata Eclipse is a good brush. Alot of guys will probably tell you to get a Paasche but I personally found a world of difference between the Paasche and the Iwata. An Elipse is about 80 bucks I think at DixieArt. I am using a Peak II from BearAir right now and it's good too. You will also need a compressor. The fist one I bought was too small and kicked on all the time. The one I have now is about 30 gallons and it was about 100 dollars I think, works great. You might look for one at a pawn shop, second hand store. You might look for the brush on Ebay...just a thought. Get your paints at Wal-Mart...water based, cheap, thin with water to milk-like consistency. One other thing, empty the compressor after every use to get rid of water that collects in the bottom of it. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcalbassin Posted March 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Sorry forgot to mention that I have a small air compressor and I get what your saying about it kicking on all the time Riverman. Thanks, Norcalbassin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskydan666 Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 The iwata airbrush are the best!!The ferrari's of air brush!!i got 2 and they run very nice!!buy one on ebay!They are cheaper there.Cheers and good luck.Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellure Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 I'm a big fan of Badger Pro Series & Sata brushes. Whatever you get, master it thru trial, error and practice. Any great brush that is sporadically used will make a person average at best. Learn its quirks, limits and practice strokes & volume every day and you'll become very good w/in a yr. Best of luck and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcalbassin Posted March 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Thanks for the information everyone. Whittler, thanks for the PM that's great. Please PM me some way to respond though. Thanks, Norcalbassin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
