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Joshua_06
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« on: August 30, 2007, 03:57:31 PM »
I am going to buy a airbrush for fish. Mostly bass. What do you recommend? Also on the compressor,can I use a small portable shop type or do I need one of the small ones you see made for airbrushes?
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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2007, 04:16:38 PM »
For an airbrush, I would suggest the workhorse that is the Iwata HP-B. If you can afford it the Iwata micron series is great for detail, but after trying all the others, I would never use anything but the Iwata! As for a compressor, those little ones that come set up for airbrushes, 1/10 hp, are garbage. Buy a compressor from Home Depot or such, one that you can regulate air pressure, and slap a moisture trap on.
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« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2007, 04:38:06 PM »
I'm new at the game too Josh. My girlfriend is a nailtech and she has an airbrush. I tried it for a while then went out and bought an Iwata. They are sweet! I also bought the Iwata air compressor. It is working fine for me right now but can see buying a Home Depot special. As long as you put on a moisture trap.The ones at Home Depot are cheaper too.
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« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2007, 05:57:33 PM »
The first airbrush I tried was an aztek, then I read all the posts about the Iwata's, so I bought one off of ebay and I haven't used the aztek since, the one I have is the hp-b and it is great.
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« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2007, 06:15:03 PM »
Just pick one that is NOT a cheapy. You do get what you pay for in the airbrush world, Iwata for me.

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« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2007, 06:50:53 PM »
I have a Pascha and an Iwata.  I do all of my detail work with the Iwata and when I need to do a base coat I use the Pascha.  I have never had any luck with the Pascha for detail work.  If I had to choose just one it would definately be the Iwata.  I have used several other brands too but these are what I have now.
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« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2007, 08:59:46 PM »
I like the Iwata SAR, its fairly inexpensive and does a great job
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