Re: Airbrushes

On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:15:37 GMT, 66class@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

>On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:08:38 +0000, Matt Ots <no-one@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>I've decided to take the plunge and buy an airbrush, but
>>thought I'd ask around and see if anyone has any
>>recommendations or otherwise. I'm after a double-action
>>airbrush (sounds like the better option from what I've
>>heard) and compressor.
>>
>>I'm looking for something of good quality yet affordable
>>(ok, that's fairly subjective!).
>>
>>There are a couple of airbrush and compressor packages that
>>I've seen advertised in the model magazines from Expo Tools
>>- one for £99.95 and another for £179. Does anyone know
>>anything about these? Better still, anyone own one or used one?
>>
>>I've also heard that Badger are good - any recommendations
>>for particular models??
>>
>>Any help would be much appreciated.
>>
>>Matt
>
>
>I've been using airbrushes for 40 years or more and, since you asked, my opinion is
>that for model railroading, you can't beat the Paasche model H. It is a
>single-action brush that is inexpensive, easy to use and clean - that "easy to clean"
>bit is important- and comes with a complete line of accessories and manufacturer
>support. You can do anything from a Brighton Works Terrier to a Duchess class with
>the control it has available.
>
>I don't know right off where you can purchase one in the UK, but if it has to come in
>the post, then it doesn't matter if it's from Glasgow or Southampton or New York.
>
>Perhaps John Turner has them for sale, or, if not you can get one from Dixie Art
>supply in the US. Takes about a fortnight to get there from here.
>
>http://www.dixieart.com/
>http://www.dixieart.com/Paasche_Airbrush_Main.html
>
>This one is all about the model H
>http://www.dixieart.com/HSet.html
>
>I have a drawer full of airbrushes that I have acquired through the years. Most of
>them are seldom-used account I always grab my model H first for 99.999% of all the
>painting I do. Compared to what you can pay for an inferior brush, the Model H is a
>real bargain at £19.26 or EU$27.63 (US$33.95)


Do these operate on 115 or 230v?
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