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I'm finishing up issue #12 and was just working on the article that goes with this picture I'm posting.
When your new to the world of airbrushing you read about all the wonderful tools available to us as artist, the $600.00 airbrushs, the trick paints ect. the marketing hype in other words, think about this please.

The artist is Harrydidit, his airbrush? A single action Binks thats old as the hills. Next time you see that fancy ad in the other guys airbrush magazine for the next greatest reinvention of the airbrush I hope you think about this picture and Harrydidit.

Yes having a $600.00 airbrush is nice but it will not create anything by itself its the hand in control that creates. Don't let the fact you don't own that $600.00 brush stop you or limit you in anyway in other words, as you can see it hasn't Harry. Practice, Practice.

He does own a $600.00 brush by the way we just can't get him to use it.
www.lizardco.com to see more of his work.

[mayhem]

thanks don I feel better about my anthem 155 now

[barshark]

I've used a Paasche Type H (single action) and a VL (double) for the past um-teen years and am just now trying out an Aztek and am looking at Iwata. I agree with you totally Don.

[jeeptuff]

Wow, I have an old single action Bink that I have never used, still in the original box..

[kickinmetal]

Hey all, just coming aboard and read this and thought - oh boy - I don't even know what kind of air brush I have. I bought it ebay and just now went back and found this - AB-128 PROFESSIONAL PRECISION DOUBLE ACTION. I have no idea what this means if anything. I have questions and need to know where specifically to post them. Thanks!

kickinmetal

[aixguy]

First try doing a search of the forum for answers to your questions. Many questions have been answered in great detail, but If you can't find them please do post them. Each forum has a description of what type of info should be post within.

[dieselpop1]

Which of the two magazines would be best for a complete newbie?

[Bill K.]

Originally Posted by dieselpop1

Which of the two magazines would be best for a complete newbie?

Ditto that question...

[landsbro]

Originally Posted by Bill K.

Ditto that question...

Hi Bill K
hmm,, i would go for the online mag first,,there you have a whole bunch
of great how to's on different supports,but the printed Mag is excellent too,
so why not subscribe to both of them,,,
you won't be sorry,,believe me,,
/kimmo

Because of the videos you would have access to the on line mag.Airbrush Artist Magazine along with almost 200 articles, for just a bit more you can subscribe to both.
Thanks Kimmo for the help.

[chucktx]

i think harry is one of the masters of the airbrush, as he demonstrates with his illistrations.........the man is great!!!!! i am glad that he gets posted on this forum.......
chuck

[hairbag]

you dont need an expensive brush to start out, but you do need a good airbrush though, one that is comfortable and easy to use. something that will actually encourage you rather than frustrate you. personally i think anyone new to airbrushing that wants a good all around starter airbrush regardless of your area of airbrush interest should buy an Iwata hp-bcs. ive had mine for about 5 years now and though it isnt my main airbrush anymore i still use it all the time.

cheap, cheap, great airbrush, very versitile, and it is a treat to use for beginners compared to other brushes. it cleans up easily, color changes are painless. they sell for anywhere from 70$ and up on ebay and can be found in all sorts of airbrush kits with small airbrush compressors for around 200$.

i do drool on the custom microns at the local art store in the hopes they will sell me one cheap, hasnt worked yet but ill keep droolin. :rolleyes

[heartless]

Harry does INCREDIBLE work!!

my two cents on the brush thing - the cheap knock-offs are not really worth the price. I was able to get several good used brushes in good condition for little money on Eaby. my favorite at the moment is a little badger single action. i do have a Snap-on branded (made by Paasche?) double action that I got on Ebay for about $50 for the boxed kit and have played with it a little, but i like the badger for its slim shape...

[Az air nutt]

that is incredible work w/ a single action
i can't ( yet ) get that detail w/ my daul action
notice i said YET it will come to me soon

[kant76]

that looks awsome. Well I have a comment on the type of airbrush to use. I started with a aztec top model, I couldent use it at all, then I bought an Iwata eclipse hp-cs, and it worked wonders for me soooo smoot to work with, I love this brush so much that I have just ordered 2 more.

[xzotic ink]

outstanding,,HOLY,,THAT THING IS BEAUTIFUL..

[PAULYBOY]

Speaking of expense vs. value, I remember reading about a guy a long time ago that pretty much just used his other hand and arm as a flying mask when he airbrushed. He stayed away from anything that required using film, or stencils, which are not only a different ball game, but to most a real necessity.
Anyway, I read about this guy about 20 years ago. He did everything from building size murals down to 5"X9" pictures with lotso detail. Apparently, the other side of his brain learned how to get around the use of the aforementioned!

[Ultra Al]

Unfortunately the old chiche "you get what you pay for" is not always the case. Snap On tools are a fine example. If you have a garage and can write off a Snap On wrench set,, more power to you. For us shade tree machanics the Craftsman wrenches work just as well, come with a liftime guarantee and cost one tenth as much. My first airbrush was a Pasche Deluxe set that came with cup, bottle, 3 sizes of needles, an instruction book a hose and even a vcr, all for about 50 bucks. The hi dollar brushes on the other hand are very spartan, you get the brush and thats it. Eventually I moved up the Iwatas Richpens and my latest the HS Infinity that Don was selling (and btw that Infinity flat out rocks). I havent indulged in a Micron yet but i have some Iwata HP b's with a 0.2 tip that are as good as I am. I think I read the American Indians blew home made dyes through a reed and came up with some incredible art work. AL

[PAULYBOY]

Is there a thread here that has anything to do with the relative worth of air brushes? Anyone evre hear of Capital airbrushes?

[pinwheel]

Originally Posted by PAULYBOY

Is there a thread here that has anything to do with the relative worth of air brushes? Anyone evre hear of Capital airbrushes?

airbrushcity.com shows the airbrush city a/b and also the Capital a/b. I for one have not tried either. good hunting.

[KDSilverBrush]

Thats some beautiful work ! I use a little badger 150, and it took me about a month to get used to it, but now it's a dream to work with.I haven't done anything bigger than 15 X 20 tho, and have only worked on water color paper, , I did my first abing on a cap yesterday, that was fun, but I'm more interested in illustrating on autos, so I'll see soon what my lil badger is really capable of :-)

[East]

The work is exceptional with all the colors, detail and it's being very clean. I being new with the airbrush really appreciate the crisp/sharp details. The airbrush is a new found freedom that I've never experienced with any other media. Although I feel inspired and want to sprint so to speak, I am relizing that I need to try and hold my head up or roll over before I can run. Obviously Harry has taken the time needed to master his instument , no matter what brand or "action " it is.

["CAPTAIN" HENRY]

Originally Posted by barshark

I've used a Paasche Type H (single action) and a VL (double) for the past um-teen years and am just now trying out an Aztek and am looking at Iwata. I agree with you totally Don.

Barshark,

I have just purchased a new Paasche H airbrush. I have still to use it due to the company not sending me an adapter for my compressor...

• How do you feel about the Paasche H?
• Is it dependable?
• Is it perfect for beginners like myself?
• Any regrets or problems with the Paasche H?
• If you had a choice with the another airbrush vs. Paasche H, which would you prefer?
• Is there a compressor you would recommend to work well with the Paasche H?
• Lastly, what do you airbrush specifically with the Paasche H?

Sorry, Barshark.
I hate to lay it on you thick but I am new and I have yet to use my airbrush and compressor.
So I just want to feel like I made a smart and solid choice.

I thank you in advance.

[KDSilverBrush]

Moved on to an Iwata hp-c, still have the lil badger, and I love both of em, I can get just as much detail from one as the other. And I do use a Binks for clear coating . It's a dream to use.

[Bahamut]

The Passche H is a single action brush. I only use SL's for basic coverage. If you are intrested in a very reliable brush form Paasche look into the VSR90 or the VLS. Both are double action brushes that are real workhorses and won't break your pocketbook.