This file is one of the Wolfstone archives of the Halloween mailing lists. You can find out more, and reach the entire collection here: http://www.pobox.com/~wolfstone/_r/HalloweenArchive.html This particular archive deals with "airbrush" topics. This includes: o brands and models of airbrushes o use and technique It does NOT include related topics: o airbrush makeup - see makeup - - - - - Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 13:26:45 -0500 From: Brian Lorsung Subject: Re: HALL: airbrushes? --------------E4212DD106C93ECBE5B552AC Phil, I've used an Aztek for hobby painting for about 5 years and I love it. I used a Paache single action brush for a little while, but got inconsistant results. I probably didn't keep it clean enough. I bought an Aztek and never used the Paache again. In fact, if you pay for shipping, I will send it to you. The Aztek has no o-rings, springs, needles, or seals. When a nozzle gets dirty, I unscrew it, drop it in a jar of brush cleaner, and grab a clean one. The accessories ( 9 different nozzles and 8 paint cups/jars up to 1 oz ) can be bought any nearly every hobby shop. Before you buy any airbrush, check out the companies linked below. They sell airbrush supplies by mail order for much less $. http://www.dixieart.com/ -Mail Order http://www.bearair.com/html/bearair_products.html -Mail Order http://www.airbrushaction.com -One of two Airbrush Magazines http://www.testors.com/Aztek/ Just my 2 cents, Brian Lorsung Frightphil at aol.com wrote: > Hi guys, I was wondering what type of airbrushes you all were using for face > painting. I was told by a hobbie shop supplier that aztex by Testors was the > best he said there is no needle to pullout or any break down to clean,just > the tip and cup part, It comes with a life time warrantee on the body, Is > this the best type? can anyone recomend any other? - - - - - From: DocFright at aol.com Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 15:03:47 EDT Subject: Re: HALL: airbrushes? I use Vega 2000. I have about 25 of them and never had a problem with any of them. What type of makeup/paint are you planing on using? - - - - - From: JMeils42 at aol.com Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 10:49:09 EDT Subject: Re: HALL: airbrushes? Hi, I've used the Aztec, and it's a great little brush. The self-contained tip is definitely it's best feature. It only has two drawbacks, however. First, it has a chintzy vinyl hose which tends to get moisture condensing in it during prolonged use. Second, the cups are way too tiny if you are doing several faces at a time. A better brush, IMO, would be the Pasche VL. It's been a major workhorse for airbrushers for over 40 years. It's what I've used for my artwork and my makeup now for about 7 years, and I had a hard time giving it up to even TRY the Aztec. - - - - - From: JWehenkel at aol.com Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 22:50:05 EDT Subject: Re: HALL: airbrushes? Did you all know that the popular brands of airbrush cleaner (blue stuff) is usualy nothing more than windshield washer solvent...... Believe me ..... windshield washer solvent is alot less expensive..... as Prof. Nightmare say's......"try it"! - - - - - Subject: Airbrush Recommendation From: "Bob Poniatowski" Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 15:49:49 -0700 Sorry, this went out with the wrong subject line the first time... Hey all, I'm in the market for an airbrush - never used one before, but it sounds like an indespensible tool! I'll probably just use it for sprucing up props. I missed the airbrush makeup demo at Convergence, otherwise I'd probably be looking at makeups too! ;) So, Michaels craft store has a 40% off coupon this week, and they carry several different models of Badger brand airbrushes. Anybody have experience with or comments on Badger? They also have a low end Testors brand kit. The Badger airbrushes range from the Cresendo and Anthem models at $125 = ($75 after coupon) that are double action, down to the model 150 that I think = was down around $25 ($15 after coupon). What other costs am I looking at? Again, I have no airbrushing knowledge! Here's Badger's lineup: http://www.badger-airbrush.com/airbrush.htm - - - - - Subject: Re: Howl - Airbrush Recommendation From: Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 19:15:47 EDT Ive used Badger brushes before doing make up and for the money they are as = good as any. I would recommend trying to get a double action brush no = matter what the brand. Things you'll need to consider in your pricing are compressors,a manifold = and regulator, needles,paint and hose lines. A lot of art supply = stores will hook you up with a good "package" deal that will include all you need = to run, just make sure you also by extra needles. They get bent pretty easy = when you clean them if your not to careful and it sucks to be in the middle of = a project and have to drive to Timbuktu for another needle haha. Also check out airbrushing and body art mags and websites for a lot of = good ideas,sales, comparison surveys and packages. - - - - - Subject: Re: Howl - Fw: So Cal Gathering WAS From: "Tyler Henthorne" Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 18:03:01 -0700 We always suggest the Iwata-Medea Brand ..... they are the workhorse of = the industry with chrome plating and machined coated interiors built to = Japanese Specs .... like other tools you get what you pay for ..... don't throw = your money away...you might as well buy a can of spray paint, rather than = buying the low end $25 brushes and we can get you the Iwatas for the same pricing as the Badgers, Vegas, etc... and they will give you exceptional service = ... contact us ASAP and we can give you a quote Tyler Skeleton Coast halloween at jps.net - - - - - Subject: Re: Howl - Airbrush Recommendation From: "Tyler Henthorne" Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 18:09:49 -0700 hmmmmm bent needles should not happen .... the needle should not be = touched during any process, except to apply lube ... material which adheres to the needle can be removed by spraying with your cleaning solution (usually orange cleaner) ... place the needle on a flat surface on a cleaning rag = and roll the needle back and forth ... always wipe the needle toward the sharp end (so you will never stab yourself) we have never seen a bent needle = from this process - - - - - Subject: Re: Halloween-L Digest #1806 - 01/07/19 From: "Terry Simmons" Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 09:43:55 -0700 At 09:36 PM 7/19/2001 -0700, you wrote: >Subject: Air Brush question >From: >Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 23:34:38 EDT > >I am looking in to buying an air brush. I am a beginner and am not sure >for what to go after. No to fancy; but can really but some detail into = my >props. Anything will help. > >Bud Bud, I'm no expert either but I've been very happy with a Paasche VL. It's a good solid air brush, replacement parts are widely available and goes for = a reasonable price. I shopped around and found Dixie Art supply to be the best deal. They have a complete package for $54, free shipping. - - - - - Subject: Re: Hall: Air Brush question From: "Pat Tantalo" Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2001 08:26:09 -0700 (PDT) --- Flannelguy at aol.com wrote: > I am looking in to buying an air brush. I am a > beginner and am not sure for what to go after. No > to fancy; but can really but some detail into my > props. Anything will help. first place to start is Bear Air, they sell all the major names in airbrushes at a very reasonable price. as a beginner you should probably start with the standard most reliable air brush the Paasche VLS set it is a complete set with hose bottles extra tips etc. it sells for 68.00 and I still have the same one I bought in 1976 it has worked great for all these years. There is another choice the Aztek 430 set same thing it comes with bottles cups hose etc. and sells for 58.00 Now the major difference between the two is that the Aztek is made of plastic and has separate screw on tips for all the different applications, fine line, wide spray, spatter, etc. The Aztek is guaranteed for life so if you drop it and step on it (like I have) they will replace it free of charge. I have both and I love them equally. You have much more fine adjustment with the paasche, but the simplicity of the Aztek tip changing makes cleaning the airbrush less tedious. The choice is yours. check out the web site there is invaluable information there for you. www.bearair.com =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Pat (Fleagore) Tantalo - - - - - Subject: Re: Hall: Air Brush question From: "D.Derek Verner" Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2001 11:48:3 -0400 I own airbrushes from Binks, Pasche, and Thayer and Chandler: all work = well but are a pain to keep clean. The Aztec I just recently bought has them all beat. It is very easy to clean and has enough tips to do any job- = even a spatter tip for painting tombstones! You can get a good buy on the complete set with a beautiful hardwood fitted case from Model Expo (use search engine) This set sells for about ninety dollars but contains every tip, cup and accessory in their whole line. One fault is that its air supply connector is not compatible with other brands. http://www.modelexpo-online.com - - - - - Subject: RE: Hall: Air Brush question From: "D.Derek Verner" Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 17:1:57 -0400 It is the only Aztec airbrush set that comes in a fitted hardwood case. Don't pay more than $90 for it. > [Original Message] > From: coyote1025 > To: Halloween List > Date: 7/22/01 3:34:37 PM > Subject: RE: Hall: Air Brush question > > I can't load that site... > > I did find what I think might be the set you are referring to here: > http://e-hobbyland.com/a4709set.html - - - - -