Looking for good hobby airbrush brand for friend

[olicana]

A friend of mine wants an airbrush for his Warhammer stuff (Birthday present). What good 'hobby' airbrushes are out there?

Thanks

[FifteensAway]

No idea but if you value your friend, buy him a respirator to go along with the air brush. 

[HerbertTarkel]

A friend of mine wants an airbrush for his Warhammer stuff (Birthday present). What good 'hobby' airbrushes are out there?

Thanks

I have a collection of airbrushes, and in my experience, Iwata make the best. Easy to use, easy to clean, and most importantly, easy to find parts when things like needles need replacing.

A HP-C+ is an all-around workhorse type airbrush that will do from fine to being able to spray primers (no more rattle cans!).

It is dual action, meaning the amount of air and the needle can be changed with the trigger, allowing the spray to change. Also the cup is mounted on top, which means it is gravity fed - siphon fed from the bottom are a lot more fussy. Lower pressure is also needed this way.

Price wise they are mid-range, too. There are cheaper and more expensive, but I would never hesitate getting the HP-C+ for a first airbrush.

[Burgundavia]

I've a cheap Iwata knockoff for a few years. Cheap, but you get what you pay for it. It works, after a fashion. I just got a Harder and Steenbeck Ultra 2024 from my wife for Christmas, not yet had a chance to use it yet.

[Fitz]

I have a bunch of airbrushes, but the two that I use all the time are both Badgers -- a 105 Patriot, a real workhorse, and a Sotar 20-20, fantastic for very fine work.

For a beginner, I'd highly recommend the Patriot with a fine needle. It's capable of fine lines right up to broad, heavy sprays, and it's very easy to clean and maintain, which is important. It's also relatively cheap, while being of excellent workmanship. Highly recommended.

The Sotar 20-20 is also easy to clean, but it's more expensive and is intended for much more delicate work. The spray aerosol is finer than the patriot will produce, and it will achieve much finer lines. Also highly recommended, but maybe not for a beginner.

[2010sunburst]

Plus one on the Iwatta.  I have an HPS- SBS.  It’s a side cup job.  Robust, easy to clean and very reliable.  Don’t forget you need a decent air source though………decent air supply is necessary for correct operation, and fifteens is also right about the respirator.  This is necessary even with acrylics.