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what airbrush to get? - 6/8/2003 4:57:34 AM   
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what airbrush to get? - 6/8/2003 9:11:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		i have the iwata eclipse cs and i love it. its a gravity feed airbrush and it works great. i would recommend getting the cs or another eclipse model. they are not to expensive but very good quality.

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what airbrush to get? - 6/9/2003 8:09:15 PM   
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Status: online 		From what little experience I have with airbrushing a project here and there over the years, I'd have to say that tiki's advice above is sound. That being said, I used to have a badger 150 and now have a 155 and quite liked both of them--relatively inexpensive, sprays accurately and cleanly enough that my lack of skill is the limiting factor, not the equipment , and parts are cheap and available if you wear out or break something. If upfront $$ is an issue, the badgers can usually be had cheaper, but I have no experience with the iwata line, so I won't try to tell you which is a better value. Just my 2 cents.

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what airbrush to get? - 6/9/2003 8:17:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have a Testors, now known as Aztek. I would highly recommend it. Double action, nozzles are easy to change and clean. Relativiley inexpensive (it comes in several styles now, I have a basic version).

Paasche is very popular, as is the badger. But for the ease of cleanup, features, and cost, I went with the Aztek (Testors).

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what airbrush to get? - 6/9/2003 8:26:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you want the best possible quality for the lowest possible price for a beginner check out the new IWATA Revolution series. either gravity feed or bottom cup feed, both double action and awesome quality for the price. can get them between 50-60 bucks.

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what airbrush to get? - 6/10/2003 11:41:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		I use Iwata hp-c, and Iwata eclipse-cs....If there is an airbrush as good as Iwata it is a copy..... parma and tamiya have nice Iwata clones..

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what airbrush to get? - 6/11/2003 4:52:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		The Olympos brand of airbrushes are better! They where out before Iwata, so that means Iwata copied Olympos.... In fact both are made in the same place just like Richpen and Rich airbrushes.

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what airbrush to get? - 6/13/2003 2:46:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		what about air compressors? what's the price range on one that would be good enough for the brushes listed above?

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what airbrush to get? - 6/13/2003 2:12:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by 02WRX
what about air compressors? what's the price range on one that would be good enough for the brushes listed above? [/QUOTE]

Compressors I would still say Iwata. I also use the Eclipse CS and the Revolution series. Nothing but the best.

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what airbrush to get? - 6/14/2003 3:01:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		what's a good site to buy the iwata stuff so I can check prices?

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what airbrush to get? - 6/14/2003 4:07:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		Dixie art supply..I dont know the URL off hand, They ship free and have great prices. Do a google search and you will find it.

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what airbrush to get? - 6/14/2003 12:09:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		i second dixie art. i bought my iwata airbrush through them and it shipped nice and quick with no problems. [url]www.dixieart.com[/url] good luck and happy painting!!

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what airbrush to get? - 6/14/2003 1:20:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		good site, thanks (translation: thanks for making me spend more money)

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what airbrush to get? - 6/14/2003 1:44:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by 02WRX
good site, thanks (translation: thanks for making me spend more money) [/QUOTE]

LOL welcole to the great world of airbrushing. You might have spent a chunk of change but if you bought Iwata products you will not have to upgrade for years to come. Good luck.

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what airbrush to get? - 6/20/2003 5:27:27 AM   
02WRX



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Status: offline 		Would the iwata hp-c airbrush and the sprint jet compressor be good enough for doing lexan bodies? Would the eclipse cs be a cheaper but good alternative? Are the gravity feed brushes necessarily "better"? If you can suggest a better setup that is cheaper or around $300, please do. I will most likely order from dixieart.com.

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what airbrush to get? - 6/20/2003 5:35:08 AM   
"Just Canopies"