What are your favorite airbrushes? (POLL)

Ray Scheller · Jul 11, 2015

John,

I've never used the Infinity so we're even, I would like to try it someday though because I've heard good things about it.

Ray

PhilJ · Jul 11, 2015

I have the H&S evolution silverline, I have only used it for one model as you know and it's the only one I have owned and used on scale modelling as I'm a newbie.

I did sell a iwata revolution siphon feed which was my wife's for spray tanning to fund it, looking back I maybe should have kept it for priming/varnishing.

I have practiced with the h&s and it performs really well and will hopefully stand me well for my 1/48 work.

Has anyone got any ideas for a budget airbrush for varnishing only?

Laurie · Jul 11, 2015

Use your H & S Phil. You need a good airbrush for varnishing and priming every bit as you do for paint.

I use my best airbrush for all things with a .35 needle/nozzle (acrylic water based) for everything that is

except for effects etc.

Just as important to get a good finish with primer and varnishing as it is with paint. Primer the first coat lays a good

foundation surface down to receive the paint. The varnish is the top coat in gloss to matt. Mess it up and you have

ruined the model. Mess up the varnish and it is difficult to go back with out messing up the paint coats.

Not had any problems with cleaning the brush after priming it cleans up just in the way the paint cleans up.

Varnish beware never leave any in the airbrush for any time. Wash out and give a really good clean. With an H & S

this is simple compared to an Iwata. This is what I do. Break the whole brush down. Dunk the nozzle in two tea

spoons of cleaner and leave 10 mins. Pull the needle through kitchen roll laced with cleaner.

Stop up the nozzle end with a finger drizzle from the back end a teasoonful of cleaner and brush down from the back

end as varnish tends to creep back along the needle tunnel. from the front brush up into the cup. Great on an H & S

as the cup is removable and makes it easier.

Rinse the nozzle and then view against the light which should show a "beauftifully" clean orifice.

Drench all with water. Reassemble. Then fill the cup with cleaner and discharge. When it begins to make a gurgel

noise stop leaving a bit of cleaner in the nozzle.

Laurie

Airfix Modeller Freak · Jul 12, 2015

\ said:
I have the H&S evolution silverline, I have only used it for one model as you know and it's the only one I have owned and used on scale modelling as I'm a newbie.
I did sell a iwata revolution siphon feed which was my wife's for spray tanning to fund it, looking back I maybe should have kept it for priming/varnishing.

I have practiced with the h&s and it performs really well and will hopefully stand me well for my 1/48 work.

Has anyone got any ideas for a budget airbrush for varnishing only?

I say go for the best you can buy.

John

PhilJ · Jul 12, 2015

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Use your H & S Phil. You need a good airbrush for varnishing and priming every bit as you do for paint.
I use my best airbrush for all things with a .35 needle/nozzle (acrylic water based) for everything that is

except for effects etc.

Just as important to get a good finish with primer and varnishing as it is with paint. Primer the first coat lays a good

foundation surface down to receive the paint. The varnish is the top coat in gloss to matt. Mess it up and you have

ruined the model. Mess up the varnish and it is difficult to go back with out messing up the paint coats.

Not had any problems with cleaning the brush after priming it cleans up just in the way the paint cleans up.

Varnish beware never leave any in the airbrush for any time. Wash out and give a really good clean. With an H & S

this is simple compared to an Iwata. This is what I do. Break the whole brush down. Dunk the nozzle in two tea

spoons of cleaner and leave 10 mins. Pull the needle through kitchen roll laced with cleaner.

Stop up the nozzle end with a finger drizzle from the back end a teasoonful of cleaner and brush down from the back

end as varnish tends to creep back along the needle tunnel. from the front brush up into the cup. Great on an H & S

as the cup is removable and makes it easier.

Rinse the nozzle and then view against the light which should show a "beauftifully" clean orifice.

Drench all with water. Reassemble. Then fill the cup with cleaner and discharge. When it begins to make a gurgel

noise stop leaving a bit of cleaner in the nozzle.

Laurie

Hi Laurie

I do a pretty similar process, maybe I need a better cleaner.

At the moment I'm using Vallejo airbrush cleaner, I have heard that it's not that great and I'm starting to believe it.

Apparently Ultimate do a very good cleaner, maybe I'll try that one.

Cheers

Phil

Laurie · Jul 12, 2015

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Hi Laurie
I do a pretty similar process, maybe I need a better cleaner.

At the moment I'm using Vallejo airbrush cleaner, I have heard that it's not that great and I'm starting to believe it.

Apparently Ultimate do a very good cleaner, maybe I'll try that one.

Cheers

Phil

Surprised at that Phil. Tried many cleaners and came back to Vallejo. This is only for water based paints.

Actually I use Vallejo as a paint remover. Using the regime I have described not had any difficulty including

cleaning varnish after it had been left over night.

If you do change to Ultimate let us know your thoughts. May get a couple of other types and test them against Vallejo.

Also use Vallejo for paint brushes (hand ones). Half fill a small pound world plastic shot glass. I suspend the brush/s

just above the bottom for 24 hours. Brings acrylic hardened brushes back to life. It softens all that junk up in the stock of the brush.

Laurie

john i am · Jul 12, 2015

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Surprised at that Phil. Tried many cleaners and came back to Vallejo. This is only for water based paints.
Actually I use Vallejo as a paint remover. Using the regime I have described not had any difficulty including

cleaning varnish after it had been left over night.

If you do change to Ultimate let us know your thoughts. May get a couple of other types and test them against Vallejo.

Also use Vallejo for paint brushes (hand ones). Half fill a small pound world plastic shot glass. I suspend the brush/s

just above the bottom for 24 hours. Brings acrylic hardened brushes back to life. It softens all that junk up in the stock of the brush.

Laurie

I use vallejo products myself and can only highly recommend their products including the the cleaner.I have tried all the other leading brands but in my opinion vallejo work best for me.

PhilJ · Jul 12, 2015

\ said:
Surprised at that Phil. Tried many cleaners and came back to Vallejo. This is only for water based paints.
Actually I use Vallejo as a paint remover. Using the regime I have described not had any difficulty including

cleaning varnish after it had been left over night.

If you do change to Ultimate let us know your thoughts. May get a couple of other types and test them against Vallejo.

Also use Vallejo for paint brushes (hand ones). Half fill a small pound world plastic shot glass. I suspend the brush/s

just above the bottom for 24 hours. Brings acrylic hardened brushes back to life. It softens all that junk up in the stock of the brush.

Laurie

Nice tip on brush cleaning Laurie that has been noted thanks.

I'll let you know how I get on when I purchase some ultimate airbrush cleaner

Phil

Airfix Modeller Freak · Jul 13, 2015

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Nice tip on brush cleaning Laurie that has been noted thanks.
I'll let you know how I get on when I purchase some ultimate airbrush cleaner

Phil

I use UMP airbrush cleaner and thinner all the time. It works with everything except for my Mr Colour Gunze lacquer/acrylic hybrid paints. They only work with cellulose

John

Steve Brodie · Jul 13, 2015

love my Simple Iwata neo, cheap simple to use and does a good job

Airfix Modeller Freak · Jul 16, 2015

Looks like the H&S Evolution is the most favourite airbrush around so far.

However, Iwata looks to be the most favourite brand.

dubster72 · Jul 16, 2015

I'm now thinking of taking the plunge & leaving my cheapo airbrush behind!

Laurie · Jul 16, 2015

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I'm now thinking of taking the plunge & leaving my cheapo airbrush behind!

Wot wot wot happened Patrick. :confused:

Laurie

Laurie · Jul 16, 2015

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Looks like the H&S Evolution is the most favourite airbrush around so far.
However, Iwata looks to be the most favourite brand.

Difficult John to analyse. H & S only do two lines of brushes but within those two lines they have a number of options

Iwata have numerous lines but not so many options in each line.

Wish I could amalgamate the two with the best advantages of each. What an airbrush that would be.

Laurie

dubster72 · Jul 16, 2015

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Wot wot wot happened Patrick.
Laurie

I'm not sure Laurie! Just that I've been thinking about it & from looking on here & on YouTube I'm definitely considering buying an H & S Evolution 2 in 1 from John.

Laurie · Jul 16, 2015

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I'm not sure Laurie! Just that I've been thinking about it & from looking on here & on YouTube I'm definitely considering buying an H & S Evolution 2 in 1 from John.

You will not go wrong with that one Patrick a very nice airbrush.

Cleaning is a doddle so easy. great thing about H & S is

that the cup is removable which makes cleaning even easier.

Pity Iwata do not see the light.

Laurie

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dubster72 · Jul 16, 2015

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You will not go wrong with that one Patrick a very nice airbrush.
Cleaning is a doddle so easy. great thing about H & S is

that the cup is removable which makes cleaning even easier.

Pity Iwata do not see the light.

Laurie

That's one of the features I like the best - along with better consistently.

And thanks for your contribution! Only another £129.99 to go!

Airfix Modeller Freak · Jul 16, 2015

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Difficult John to analyse. H & S only do two lines of brushes but within those two lines they have a number of options
Iwata have numerous lines but not so many options in each line.

Wish I could amalgamate the two with the best advantages of each. What an airbrush that would be.

Laurie

I know exactly what you mean. However, I think the 2 in1 thing is a gimmick. I don't know any modeller who changes needle sizes on a single airbrush......

John

Airfix Modeller Freak · Jul 16, 2015

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You will not go wrong with that one Patrick a very nice airbrush.
Cleaning is a doddle so easy. great thing about H & S is

that the cup is removable which makes cleaning even easier.

Pity Iwata do not see the light.

Laurie

I agree completely. Would be nice to have removable cups, but iwata's size of cups are fine for me. However, the neck is very wide, so cleaning is a breeze (for me). As for their nozzle set up cleaning, I think it is great for my cleaning methods, as the eclipse is the same as paasche and H&S, and the hi line nozzle has been working fine for me.

John

Laurie · Jul 16, 2015

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That's one of the features I like the best - along with better consistently.
And thanks for your contribution! Only another £129.99 to go!

Here is one. At last it's dropped :smiling3:

Laurie

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What are your favorite airbrushes? (POLL)