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Need a New Airbrush; Suggestions?
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Posted: Thursday, March 07, 2013 - 02:57 PM UTC
http://www.tcpglobal.com
http://www.paccoastairbrush.com
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Posted: Friday, March 08, 2013 - 08:33 AM UTC

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Does anybody know anything about Sparmax? They have a gravity fed ab with a .5mm tip. I am concerned about the price being only $50. I guess, I can buy one and find out without crippling my tool fund.


I have the Sparmax HB-40 and it's partially the reason I upgraded to the Iwata HP-C Plus. I'm no expert on ABs, but it's marginally better than my really cheap airbrushes. Spare parts are rare on eBay too.
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Posted: Saturday, March 09, 2013 - 04:39 AM UTC
If all you will do with it is apply primer, base coats and filters...and want to use multiple brushes (Sotar for fine work) then consider something like a Badger Patriot. Inexpensive brush and easy/lowcost parts.

My 2 favorites are the H&S Evolution and Badger Krome...either one makes an excellent all around airbrush.
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Posted: Saturday, March 09, 2013 - 08:21 AM UTC

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If all you will do with it is apply primer, base coats and filters...and want to use multiple brushes (Sotar for fine work) then consider something like a Badger Patriot. Inexpensive brush and easy/lowcost parts.

My 2 favorites are the H&S Evolution and Badger Krome...either one makes an excellent all around airbrush.


My first brand name brush was a Badger 150. Now, the Sotar hasn't really given any problems. But, the 150 needed to be disassembled and cleaned at least once a day. I've found the Iwata has better paint control and I only take it apart once a week. I only take it apart, because it has been a week; not because it needs it.
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Posted: Sunday, March 10, 2013 - 06:29 AM UTC
lucky models carry sparmax parts
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Posted: Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 03:15 AM UTC
What happened to the one you bought in may 2011?

""Hey guys. I have decided to go with the Badger Renegade Velocity gravity-fed. Only costs around $120 and is precise enough for the price. Thanks Delbert
Posted: Saturday, May 07, 2011 - 11:51 PM GMT
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Did it not perform to your expectations?
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Posted: Monday, March 18, 2013 - 12:54 AM UTC

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What happened to the one you bought in may 2011?

""Hey guys. I have decided to go with the Badger Renegade Velocity gravity-fed. Only costs around $120 and is precise enough for the price. Thanks Delbert
Posted: Saturday, May 07, 2011 - 11:51 PM GMT
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Did it not perform to your expectations?

Who are you asking?
LuckyLuke
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Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - 11:29 PM UTC
I was asking you Matt. Sorry if I wasnt clear, I thought you recognized your original post
Didnt you buy the badger after all?
retiredyank
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Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - 11:38 PM UTC

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I was asking you Matt. Sorry if I wasnt clear, I thought you recognized your original post
Didnt you buy the badger after all?

No. I have three abs all given to me as gifts. I've refurbished my Iwata. It is working fairly well. The plunger is a little sticky. Yes, I cleaned it with acetone and oiled the snot out of it. I'll be replacing the o-ring, just in case.
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