In a message dated 7/24/01 7:49:38 AM Central Daylight Time,
nftrains@n... writes:
> Hello list,
> This is just in time,
> For the first time sence I bought my airbrush " back in the late 80s" I
> hooked it up last weekend and played around,
> WOW, I wish I had done this 10 years ago.
> It paints so smooth, and cleam up is easy.
> I used Badger Paint "water Based" and it was thined a little but not to
> much as I didn't know really how mush I should of any thin it down.
> My airbrush is one you buy at WalMart by Testers,, seems to be a little
> cheap made but for my first time doing this I was amazed. I love it,
> Have a couple undercoated cars I;m going to size up and maybe try my hand
> at real painting.
> Don't be affraid of an airbrush, That is your first mistake,
> I ran mine right at 2 pounds spraying presure, and weatherd/painted an turn
> table,
> They don't use as much paint as if you would brushing, I couldn't believe
> it.
> Just Fell In Love With it.
>
> Larry Doub
>
> When using Badger Modelflex paint you do not have to thin the paint, our
> paint is pre thin at the factory an is air brush ready. Modelflex sprays
> out at between 18 to 20 psi no more no less. You may also want to get some
> needle juice as this keeps the paint from drying on the needle. another
> trick is to put a little extender in the paint, a drop or two will do this
> will keep your paint from drying to fast. I don't want to get into an air
> brush war but I would buy a brush that is well made either a Badger or a
> Paasche, that way your not buying a brush every year. I have been telling
> people for the last ten years that air brushing is easy, I'm glad that you
> found that out.
Thanks
John Lee
Badger Air Brush Co.
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