So along with pinstriping, me and a buddy at work are trying out some airbrushing. Would this be a good kit? I've had allot of great tips on my last post and i hope you guys can help me out with this one too. The more i can learn the better! I appreciate it. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=390593716868 Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I have never heard of this brand. I know the quality of Paasche air brushes and I sold and repaired them for more than 45 years. Any airbrush you end up purchasing make sure all the seals,tips & needles are readily available. HRP
Just spend the money and get a Paasche VL. I've had both of mine since 1978 and have never had a problem. You'd be surprised the difference a good quality airbrush makes.
HRP and Airwolf are spot on! I started off with a cheap airbrush running off a can of compressed gas, I persevered with it for a whole afternoon. I put that away and saved a few $$ and bought myself a Paasche airbrush and a good mini compressor. Within 5 minutes of use the difference was obvious, the Passche airbrush was superb in comparison to the cheap pos! I guess what I am saying is, don't waste your money on a cheap starter kit. Buy quality equipment and it will show in your work. Cheers, Doc.
More than likely Chinese knockoff junk. You get what you pay for. You simply cannot beat a Paasche VL for a starter airbrush. And get a real compressor, with a tank, enabling it shut off once periodically.
If you're just dipping a toe in the water for the first time, consider something like the Paasche H kit. They're not terribly spendy, work with a variety of materials, easy to clean and nearly bullet-proof. They also have a bit of heft and feel good in your hand. If you stick with it and later decide to move up, then look into the Paasche VL. It's more flexible for fine detail work but also a little more maintenace intensive and has a steeper learning curve. And there are times when I think you'll still prefer using the H brush for more basic work.
The only problem with the H is it is a single action air brush and is fine for Model Cars but to do detail work the dual action brush is preferable. The VL also gives you the option of multiple head assemblies the 1,3 and 5 that gives you a wide assortment of spray patterns.HRP
True enough. But not knowing what kind of work he was wanting to do I thought the H would be simpler to start with. Fewer moving parts, etc. Plus the H kit comes with the H3 tip and needle but you can add an H1 or H3 tip and needle for painting smaller or larger areas.
At 119.00 bucks and everything you are getting it would be a good starter and when you learn and your skill level is up than you go up in equipment quality. I got my son a master from TCP Global I chose this because of price and because my son is a beginner, figured when I see his interest and skill go up I would invest in a better one. He has used this for two years now and it seems to work fine for what he does (surf boards, helmets and small stripe pcs). We have not ventured into the more costly paints tho.
What are you going to use it for? If your just gonna mess around with it it will work great. Its not a high quality brush but to learn how to do it it will be fine... Look at Iwata
Don't forget a mini air filter/water trap too. Especially with those small, plug-in compressors with no tank. They'll heat up and start spitting water. And some sort of a regulator.
HobbyLobby 40% off coupon, buy an item at a time. Yes, they do carry airbrushes, but they're closed on Sundays.
Well that one is now out of the question.. i found this one, and its not much more money. Is this good quality? And a reasonable price? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=390714719041 Sent from my N810 using H.A.M.B. mobile app
Like most tools, if you can afford a decent one it will be a greater pleasure to use. As with a lot of tools that require some learning, the feel of the brush matters quite a lot and you will be more likely to persevere with one that is sensitive to your input than cheaper ones where, for instance, the controls feel more like an on off switch, or stick in the middle of their throw. I have had good experiences with both Pasche and Iwata but the latter need less fettling. If you can, buy a decent one and keep it as clean and as well-maintained as you can to get the most out of it.
I showed an interest in art as a kid and my parents bought me Paasche VL airbrush kit as a birthday present( which I still have and use almost 20 years later) I could not agree more with everyone else as to the durability, versatility and ease of use of this brush. As a beginner, I believe you won't find a better brush. A short time after that I bough an Iwata HP-C which is an excellent airbrush as well but you cannot beat that Paasche VL. And yes, if you're going to use one of those little compressors use a filter and regulator.
Well then it seems like that's the one I'm going for. I work at a restoration shop and also do my own side projects at my shop, so I'm just going to see how good i can do at it and eventually do some work on our cars. Sent from my N810 using H.A.M.B. mobile app
Holy crap, that link is a slamming deal! And FYI, when I use my VL I unscrew and remove the long "tail" handle. I find it much easier to manipulate and maneuver as it'll fit in my palm as opposed to through my hand.
Yeah... If you're wanting to get a dedicated compressor too, with filtering and a regulator, you'd probably be hard pressed to beat this deal. Two year warranty on the compressor sounds good too. I think you'll like the Paasche. The VL just needs a little gentler handling when disassembling and cleaning. And it will work better (like any airbrush) if kept clean.
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