What AB to get? First Post

[yuyuandy]

Hi I'm relatively new to the modeling world and I need an airbrush. I just finished assembling my first HGUC Zaku and now it's time to paint. Badger AB co. just happens to have a clearance / garage sale going on and I'm thinking of getting one from them. I'm not exactly knowledgeable about AB , but in general I need something reliable and easy to use.

The choices are:
155-7 Anthem ($48)
Vega 2000 ($40)
360-7 ($76)

[Joseph Osborn]

I'm not exactly knowledgeable about AB , but in general I need something reliable and easy to use.

Look for a Paasche H. try this: http://www.dixieart.com/HSet.html
Once you understand how it works, then you can move on to a double-action and still have the H for bigger uses. The H will last forever.

[Kylwell]

Go with the 360. You'll be much happier.

It just about the same learning curve as an external mix single action, just that you'll get better results.

[TER-OR]

The 360 and 155 are the same brush, with or without the rotating bit.

I've become a big fan of the integral color cup. I didn't think I would, but I am. As long as it has a well-fitting lid like the Iwata brushes.

If you're looking at the Vega/Omni series, look at the Omni 3000 series.

[Lord Darth Beavis]

As long as we're muddying the waters, I'd recommend a Badger 200. Great workhorse brush. I REALLY have to get another, once I get my painting setup going.

[apsilon]

I recently only took up modelling again. I had an old Aztek airbrush but was never happy with the results I got the couple of times I used it (not necessarily the fault of the brush).

This time around I picked up a Badger 360 and absolutely love it. I'm really only using it as a single action ATM but it's so easy to use, easy to clean and I couldn't be happier wit the finish I'm producing. My only complaint is the cup is a little small. I find myself having to refill a couple of times but still not using enough paint to use a siphon feed instead.

So if you haven't guessed, I'd recommend the 360.

[Antenociti]

i use an iwata HP-AH and its superb, but those i know who have the badger 360 swear by it - even afer using mine they dont want to change, so it looks like a bit of a bargain to me.