I recommend Iwata airbrushes. I spent a couple hundred on several Pasche brushes, but was having terrible time painting. Figured it was just me. Bought a book called "Automotive Cheap Tricks and Special FX" by Craig Fraser. Still couldn't paint. Sent e-mail to Craig Fraser and Lo and Behold he replied! Told him my problems and he said "Buy Iwata." I did. They are a bit more expensive, but they WORK!
Yes...Craig Fraser is an Iwata dealer.
Yes...I'd expect him to recommend Iwata, but the reason he uses/sells them is because THEY WORK! (His words, paraphrased.)
Yes...I bought mine from him. Did it over the phone and got them via UPS with no problem.
No....I have no financial interest in Craig's business ventures nor that of Iwata. He helped me out and I'm having some success now, hence, I'm suggesting you give Iwata a try. You might send an e-mail to him, tell him the kind of work you want to do, and he'll recommend the right brush. You gotta have the right tools to do a job right.
The stuff simply works. For less detailed stuff my Pasche is OK, like doing large background areas, but for fine detailed work the Iwatas are the way to go.
I was an art major in college, taught art for a while, but never touched an airbrush until last year. I have discovered three things you need to do to become good at airbrushing. PRACTICE, PRACTICE and PRACTICE! I'm getting better, but have a long way to go. Check out this URL for some pictures of my first successful airbrush job. Ain't great, but it's a start.
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