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Post by Alan on Apr 9, 2005 10:18:34 GMT 1
Hello all, having recently gaining possetion of a Paasche Air brush, I was wandering what would be best for modelling, a single ation or a dual action type? The one I have is single action. Does it matter for general painting?
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Post by cfesmire on Apr 9, 2005 14:41:12 GMT 1
Never having used a dble action brush, I can't specifically answer yuor question. However, I own an old Badger and several Testors (cheaply made by Aztec for Testors) all single action and am never wanting for different or better performance for modeling.
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Post by Alan on Apr 10, 2005 16:24:43 GMT 1
Oh well, that's fair enough then.
I wanted to get an Airbrush initially for model painting, and then take up mural painting for my street vans, and everyone who I asked both in vanning as well as modelling circles recommended a dual action type.
Still, I suppose I cannot complain seeing as I was given this one by someone at work! If you say a single action jobbie does the job then I'll use it for my models and when it will come to my vans, I'll then invest in a dual action one. ;D
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Post by skunk on Apr 11, 2005 2:28:59 GMT 1
Yeah, for mural work and such a double action will definitely be necessary. I imagine that I would be able to get better result with a double action myself, but I figure I should learn how to use my crap one first - nothing more embarrassing than watching someone unskilled, using first-rate equipment.
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Post by Alan on Apr 14, 2005 21:32:32 GMT 1
Ha ha ha. Very true! I think the term here is "all dressed up and nowhere to go!" Now if I can just get my air compressor to work.....!  |
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Post by skunk on Apr 14, 2005 22:55:14 GMT 1
I have noticed that the cleaning part seems less oppressive if one manages to paint several items in one go. Even if they are going to be painted in different colors, one doesn't have to clean as carefully as when one plans on putting the airbrush away for an unknown period of time.
Also, the setting up of a workstation will only have to be done once for several items to be painted, saving more labour. I usually place a large cardboard box in the shower and tape up newspapers around it, with the fan running there is fairly good ventilation. Also, there's not as much dust in the shower as elsewhere in the house. I am not lucky enough to have a garage or a workroom where I can have a permanent painting area.
Good luck making the compressor work... cannot wait to see some of your results.
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