Best airbrush for fish????????

[jkbwolf]

I am thinking of trying an Aztek? Are they any good?? I would appreciate any input........Thanks, Joe

[Pescado]

Go ahead and try the aztek, that way when you use a real airbrush (RENEGADE) you will know why it's the best.

Renegade Spirit will do about anything you need to do. A little slow for broad coverage on "big" fish, but that would be the only drawback.
I would not run any gloss or sealer through it either. Buy a cheap Paasche VL for that. The VL will also do the broad coverage.

 PB

[Scrubby]

Paul is right I like the vega 2000 for large fish coverage then go to a detail gun .

[ShawnK]

I have the badger 360 and it works great

[Wayne S.]

Buy an Iwata.

[RDA]

the vega 2000 now put out by badger air brush.  Does everything from details to large coverage and is a very tough brush for heavy use

[bradc]

i have a badger 360, and have used aztecs and i do not like them at all. i have trouble with my badger when i try to spray fine lines or detail, doesnt want to suck any paint out unless i thin the paint so much its like water

[Dave Smith]

Go ahead and try the aztek, that way when you use a real airbrush (IWATA) you will know why it's the best.

Iwata HP-SB Plus will do about anything you need to do. A little slow for broad coverage on "big" fish, but that would be the only drawback.
I would not run any gloss or sealer through it either. Buy a cheap Paasche VL for that. The VL will also do the broad coverage.

 PB

This man speaks the truth. One thing that will drive you nutz about the Aztec is the two-piece color cups- they take forever to clean.

[clem]

Paasche

[Marc]

The Vega does NOT hold a candle to the HP-SB Iwata. I use both. The Vega is OK for broad coverage. Try the Iwata and never go back.........................Thanks Pescado
 I also have numerous Paasche's...they make GREAT paper weights Never had the guts to try an aztec .  Always looked like a kids toy to me.

[Old Fart]

There is no such thing as ONE "best airbrush" for fish.  You will always need TWO.  One for the broad coverage work and one detail airbrush.  My choices are the Vega 2000 for broad coverage and the Iwata HP-B(.20 tip) for the details.  Neither one does BOTH jobs.

[JUST FISH]

I used a paasche for 16 years. I kept hearing practice, practice, practice, and you can get better at painting fish. Yes I did get better. Tried an Aztec, not good. Then I bought 2 Iwatas. I wish I would of bought them 18 years ago. They seem to do the detail work for you. I struggled for 16 years getting better. I've seen more improvement in the last 18 months than the 16 previous years.
They are an incredible tool.

[Pescado]

Right on "just fish" you paid attention. Renegades are a beautiful thing.

[KBauman]

I have have owned them all.  Iwata is the standout favorite in my shop.  Listen to Paul.

[duxdog]

Iwata