Sorry, Terry. More airbrush questions

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Sorry, Terry. More airbrush questions

Post by Digger1 »

Okay, so I'm looking at some airbrushes and compressors on-line and I see some of them have a capacity of 30-45 psi (ex.) and the compressors generally "compress" (I guess) at 20 psi.

Is that where the regulator comes in? In order to do fine lines and detailing, do you need a lower psi and when doing an overall, you need a somewhat higher psi?

What are advantages to:
single action vs. double action?
siphon feel vs. gravity feed?
internal vs. external mix?

Sorry to bother you with all these n00b questions and everything. I just need to know if I'm going to bet a decent airbrush and compressor and have them do what I need/want them to do. knowhatImean?
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Just your luck, I've already done this.

http://www.modelingmadness.com/others/f ... survey.htm

If you have questions after this, please ask. It's an investment, and you want to spend your money well. For example, a lot of people have no luck with the Badger 200 but some people absolutely rock with them (like Erin).
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