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Roxter
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Rigas, Latvia
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Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 06:18 AM UTC
Guys, pease recommend me one of the airbrushed that can be purchased from LuckyModel here - http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?department=TOOLS&toolstype=AB

I've got my trusted Aztek with fine line nozzle, but I feel I need something more solid for painting German camo mottling and postshading as well for painting large areas.

Thanx for your advices and ideas in advance!
ws48
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Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 10:25 AM UTC
This is my personal choice:

http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=TA%2074514
SSGToms
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Posted: Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 06:27 AM UTC
Iwata. Whatever you can afford, go Iwata.
Revolution CR is under $100, or get the HP-C+ if you can afford it.
Rotorhead
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Posted: Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 11:19 AM UTC
I love Iwata airbrushes but I found something that I want to share. This site "http://www.tcpglobal.com/airbrushdepot/abdbrand.aspx" is a company that I found on EBay. They sell Airbrushes that appear to be shameful knock offs of the Iwata models. They cost 25% of Iwata's price.

I bought this one "MAS G40 High Detail Dual Action Airbrush" It is the model that has an air pressure adjustment on the brush. I compared it to my Iwata and I could tell that it was not as well made on the outside but It was the same otherwise. (performance wise)

My first brush had a defect and would not allow me to get max airflow through the adjustment valve. I called the company in San Diego and they shipped me a new brush without waiting for the return and sent me a shipping label for the old one. The replacement works great. Just like the IWata.

My Iwata cost around $250 and this new one was $60. So even if it does not last as long I will still be happy.

Check it out. I am obviously happy.

John
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Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 04:07 AM UTC
Guys, thank you all for help.

John, very nice link! As I understand airbrush hose is not included. I have one for my Aztek, but will the screw thread fit Master Airbrush?

Anyway, thanx for help!
INDIA11A
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Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 12:44 PM UTC
John, can u give a little more info about your airbrush performance (Type of paint u use, type of painting- aircraft, camo etc)
Brush certainly looks interesting.

Doug
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