Why didn't I do this before?

[Enzo the Magnificent]

For the past decade I have been using a Badger 200 airbrush. Single action, jar fed. I have been very happy with it but it has its limitations, which I have worked around.

But a few weeks ago I started wondering what it would be like to use a dual action brush. So I have treated myself to an Iwata Revolution BCR.

It's brilliant! A different technique to the single action brush is required but it's not any more difficult and I can spray fine edges and mottles freehand.

Why didn't I do this sooner?

[denstore]

Good luck with your BCR. Double actions really aren't any more complicated than single actions.

Next step would be to get a gravity fed airbrush. It will give you even finer lines, and less overspray.

[Muzz]

Sounds similar to my experience, persevering with rattle cans and a Testor Aztec until I bought my H&S Evolution, it's like a whole new world has opened up!

[AngstROM]

Same. Iwata and H&S are way ahead; I used a Badger 200 since 2005 until last year (borrowed H&S) and bought a 'slightly' pre-owned Eclipse HP BS this year. It's like when I gave in and bought a compressor instead of relying on canned air -only more so!

The H&S brushes are definitely better quality, but the Eclipse works superbly in all applications and stays much cleaner and happier than the Badger. Still not cheap (though mine was!), but a very worthwhile investment. I keep finding new things to paint!

[capt_biggles]

agree as well - got myself a new H&S Ultra and 10 Model Air Camo colours for £69 on fleabay last week, so am hope to trial it over the christmas hols!