hai

I have an 30+ year old airbrush, a badger single action, I don't have a clue which specification.

It has dawned to me that painting a plane might always have limtiations with a limited, a bit damaged, tool like that.

and that in combination with some unexpected money coming in....

so here is a question for the airbrush techies amongst us:

If you could buy your dream airbrush: which model would it be?

and more importantly why?

I love my Iwata HP-C Gravity Feed Dual action......... easy cleaning!!!!!!

I have a Tamiya HG SF that I use for 90% of my airbrushing. From hairline detail work to general spraying. I also have two Iwatas, a HP-C and a HP-C Plus, that I seldom use since I acquired the Tamiya. The good news is the Tamiya costs around a hundred bucks and is made by the same company that makes the Iwata.

Don

DON
I have an HP-C Plus that I haven't had a chance to use but I 've heard great things about. Any particular reason why you don't use your Iwata's ?

Iwata.
Iwata, Iwata, Iwata.
Simply the best built, best performing, highest quality airbrushes I have ever owned, and I've owned quite a few. Easy to clean, easy to handle, precise, and consistant. Get the model that fits your needs and wallet. You won't be disappointed!

I've had nothing but good luck using the sparmax line of airbrushes. Thier easy to maintain, luckymodel has parts in stock, and i always get a nice stream of paint.

They sell for under 50$ and shipping is usualy around 2$. Thier great airbrushes, dont let the price scare you.

David,
Just saw your question. Don't get me wrong the HP-C is a great tool but I was not able to get the hairline spray I was looking for to do the fine line camo. A club member brought the Tamiya HG SF to a meeting and gave a demo. I really liked the feel of the gun and the fine line capability. I bought one strictly to do detail work but I found that the smaller cup and needle size did not use near as much paint as the HP-C so now when it comes time to paint I automatically reach for the Tamiya. When I do have large surfaces to paint the HP-C is the better choice.strictly

Don

Have to agree with many of the others regarding the Iwata HP-C. I was a bit worried about going to double action after using a Pasche H for many years, but it's pretty straight forward. The Iwata is a nice tool, well made, and easy to clean.

Good luck,
Lou

hai,

thanks for all the good advice.

I have not completely decided yet but this weekend I go shopping

Can't wait, feel like a 6 year old waiting for santa