Do any artist on here use airbrushes?

Cpl Vic Burk — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 20:13:08 -0400

I am thinking about getting a new one. I have had my old Paache H1 (single action) forever and I got a used Paache Millemium (double action) from another taxidermist that closed his shop. I was leaning towards a Badger Krome but after reading some of the reviews it sounds like there quality is questionable these days. Any suggestions? Good or ones to stay away from. Thanks in advance.

Response by SPC Nancy Greene made Aug 7 at 2022 8:17 PM

SPC Nancy Greene — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 20:17:36 -0400

You are definitely outside my areas of expertise Cpl Vic Burk!

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Aug 7 at 2022 9:16 PM

CPL Douglas Chrysler — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 21:16:37 -0400

Here's an assortment of Air Movers. Take your pick.

Response by SPC Michael Terrell made Aug 7 at 2022 9:21 PM

SPC Michael Terrell — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 21:21:15 -0400

I haven't used one, in years. I used to use one to touch up the paint on old electronics. I worked mostly with wrinkle and hammertone paints, but I sometimes needed to touch u lines or lettering that was worn or scraped. These days, I only have a cheap on from Harbor Freight. Are there smaller nozzles for the one you have? Do you use a drying cartridge? Do you use a regulator? Compressed air, or canned gas?
There are small regulators that can be used close to the air brush, but you need a short hose to maintaining constant air pressure.
I used one on my paint gun over 50 years ago, and everyone laughed. Tese days, it is a common sight. Here are a couple small regulators:
https://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools-compressors/air-compressor-accessories/digital-air-flow-regulator-68245.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools-compressors/air-compressor-accessories/brass-air-inline-regulator-68220.html

Digital Air Flow Regulator

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 8 at 2022 12:19 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:19:08 -0400

I am glad my hobbies are not as nerdy as yours.