The Badger has had a good life and it certainly won’t get retired, but I think it’s that time to get in the market for a new airbrush. Especially given the fact that I just cleaned it and replaced the needle. I can still use it for basic single color or masked off areas, just not for details anymore. This isn’t the first time that I have had this issue so I know it’s not a fluke.
The Eurocopter started off with the best of intentions but as you can see, I had to call it quits. No matter the air pressure, my airbrush just wouldn’t give me a nice clean line. Thinning out the paint didn’t help out either. So I will now mask the camouflage tonight and retry tomorrow.
The Huey continued to progress and had no problems with the airbrush today. The yellow tail band and the flat black anti-glare shield were sprayed and will be ready to mask off later today. The final coat of olive drab will likely get applied tomorrow.
The Cobra was cleared last night and the decals were applied this morning. There are still a few projects to be addressed so I am not as far as it seems. The ordinance and rotors remain in need of attention. I may work on them this afternoon.
Your patience and artist’s eye are to be commended. Please keep the updates coming.
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Thank you! As long as I have something to update, I’ll be posting.
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Wow, burned out an airbrush. I’m impressed you are a prolific modeler.
I’ve been looking at new airbrushed too so I can run acrylics in it. The one I am using isn’t as nice as my Iwata and I want something with a small fixed cup since I’ve been using the brush more for painting small detail parts.
I’ll be interested to see what you pick.
Dave
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Maybe it’s from my lack of builds lately? I think I am leaning towards an Aztek. I have been watching them for a while and now I may be forced into it.
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What brush are you thinking about?
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I’m thinking about an Aztek but I’m not 100%. We’ll see.
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I have a badger and it has served me well. For you, I would ask people if you could test one first as you are an experienced user.
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I love my Badger and I hate to have to replace it. I’ve heard good things about the Aztek so now I just have to find a good price.
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With all the kits and paint you must buy, you’d think they would give you one for free.
Better yet, I would write to Aztek (and paasche), explain about your blog and maybe they will give you one to review. I letter explaining how much you build and how many posts you do, and how many followers might do the trick.
conversely ask some of you blog followers if they have any leverage to make this happen.
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That is a great idea. I hadn’t really thought about that. The worst that could happen is they say no right? That’s my work for tonight.
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A nice letter, a link to your blog…I would probably mention that I am in the market for a new airbrush and I was wondering if they could help me out.
I tried this with the travel company I took a trip with, and while they couldn’t comp me a trip, the sent me a cookbook and offered me a better discount on my next trip.
Good luck.
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Oh I’m gonna include it all. Maybe I’ll get some free supplies. It won’t hurt to ask.
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Never hurts to ask….and ask lots of people.
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That’s very true. I sent Testors an email this morning. We’ll see what they say.
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