Hey guys, i'm in the market for an airbrush for some DIY painting, "munny's" to be exact. They're vinyl models if you don't know what they are. I've done some research but I still don't know what to look for. I read that I should get a dual action(dual trigger? i forget what it's called) I heard Iwata is a good brand but that's a bit expensive. I'm not trying to do any hardcore airbrushing, I'm just doing basic painting and maybe some minor details.

I saw this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TO578...&pf_rd_i=507846

and this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EC9ZW...&pf_rd_i=507846

which got some decent reviews from some people. What do you guys think? Any help?

 

well if its your first airbrush, dual action can bit a bit tough to control. but practice makes perfect. i used a single action and then u control the size of the flow via. the tip, much easier for learning and getting a feel. I use an iwata for cleaning parts at work seems solid. But ive always painted with Paasche.

http://www.dickblick.com/products/paasche-...ction-airbrush/

just my opinion. im not a pro, just an amateur enthusiast.


oh n i would prob do general painting and large areas with the airbrush, but pin-stripping brushes n other small brushes are great for sharp details

 

Paasche VL (your second link) is a good compromise: not the most expensive, but good enough that you won't want to trade up anytime soon, if ever. You'll have to develop mad skills to actually need a better instrument.

Dual Action: push down for air, pull back to start the flow of paint. It allows you to have full air flow and then control the amount of paint with the trigger button. From a subtle shading to full coverage by pulling the button back.

Single Action: the button is only an on-off switch for air. To change the flow of paint, you have to use the other hand to turn a screw on the back of the instrument. With practice, you can achieve good results, but it requires more practice to get subtle differences in shading.

 

well on my paasche single action its a combo of pressure on the top button (air flow) and adjusting the intake of paint which is located on the front (that depends on model) that controls the size of the line

oh another thing to think about is getting a top feed, but maybe a lil harder to clean depending on design

 

im leaning towards the paasch VL and my original plan was to use this airbrush for the larger areas and a brush or something for the more detailed areas. I was thinking of getting the dual action also so I don't have to get another one for a while.

If I do get the paasch VL I know I have to get a compressor. Any affordable compressors you guys can recommend? I read that I need a gauge and regulator to push a certain psi through the tubes. What do you guys think?

Thanks for the input so far

 

also if I wanted to paint my honda emblems, what kind of paint can I use? I guess I could just use the spray cans but I was just thinking about how I would do it if I used an airbrush

 

And for a lot of tasks, your airbrush is more than adequate. But subtle shading requires two hands, one for the air flow, the other to adjust the paint flow.

However, if you don't know how far you'll take this airbrush thing, I recommend the VL. Go to a resort-type area where there are t-shirt artists. A decade or so ago, they all used the VL. Look at their work, and decide how long it will take you to get that good. The VL will meet your needs for at least that long. When you graduate beyond Vargas-girl art, you may or may not need a better instrument.

Disclaiimer: I have absolutely no talent. But I have seen those with actual talent produce impressive results with a VL. They could probably produce comparable results with a single-stage, but they always seem to gravitate to the VL. Spend a couple of bucks more, buy the VL, and know that for the next 20 years or so the airbrush isn't holding your talent back.

 

I see, thanks for the input.

Any recommendations for a compressor then? Not really sure what is needed.