airbrushes

lookin to buy an airbrush preferably dual action i have a few single but i am looking to step it up. it doesnt need to be great quality cause its just to mess with my truck and get some local guys to tag it until i get the paint redone. would even buy a used one

mark

no that im a master but ive got an iwata and it seems to work good

Edited: 1/5/2006 9:49:12 PM by corey0814

an iwata hp-cs is about $150.

i was on the coast air brush site tonite and it seems the hp ones are discontinued? whats up with that..i need some parts for my hpc+

Edited: 1/5/2006 9:59:08 PM by lowered1

iwata is a great gun...but I use a simple and reliable Vega2000 check out www.dixieart.com

buy a micron, best brush out there imo, hairline to 2 inch bad fuckin ass, dual action gravity fed.

Micron probably too fine of a tip for the average auto use(Although my custom micron is my favorite for illustration work.) and if you just want to mess around, start with something cheap like maybe a Passche VL or something. I'd recommend an Iwata HP-C as an all-around good auto-airbrush gun.

Edited: 1/7/2006 9:06:01 AM by lowered1

True..sean recommended the VL to me many moons ago for my first brush...The VL has been around a long time and is still considered a common work horse...Though I was very disatisfied when Passche put out the Millennium... If your wanting a good but inexpensive brush that is in the same price range as the VL..The Vega 2000 by Thayer & Chandler, that I mentioned before is great fore begianers...I have sold many of them to people starting out and they have been happy with them. Another note about the Vega although you have to use the proper needle the tips are actually interchagable from the VL with the Vega...which can save a few cents here and there because the VL tips are a lil less in price to replace...Even though they(vega/T&C) are owned by Badger and I never liked many of there products a friend of mine uses the Badger Anthum...a more expensive brush but it to will go from a hair line to putting out some good volume if needed....To get that out of the VL I have seen many artist modify the VL by drilling it out for further travel in the needle...but you could always go with the VL/STPro...which has that already...paint picker caps are nice for tipdry...which ever you chose to go with remember when starting...to keep the air running when painting don't pop off the button (useing the air as a crutch) and start with many many dots and other drills that will teach you control.