Paasche airbrushes

[Fishwhittler]

Does anybody here use a Paasche airbrush? They cost less than Badger and Iwata, but if the quality is no good, I don't want to waste money on an airbrush that's not going to last very long. :-/

Also, is the TC-20 compressor sold by tcpglobal.com any good?

Thanks, Fishwhittler

[whittler]

The Paasche VL was my first airbrush and they are decent airbrushes plus parts and extra needles and nozzles are inexpensive. Good brush until I got my first gravity feed, ( Iwata HP-C ) jumps your painting to an all new level. A gravity feed brush is much easier to use, requires a lot less paint plus easier cleanup. As far as wearing out an airbrush I have no idea how many baits it would take, I'm into the thousands and my first Iwata is still going.

Be patient and shop around, bought another Iwata HP-CS a year ago at Hobby Lobby for under $60, there are some good deals out there, you just have to look.

[SoFlaBassAddict]

I don't paint baits, but I've used a Paasche VL for several years now.  I agree with idlov2fish that the gravity feed airbrushes are much much easier to use.  I think I picked up my Passche kit for like 100 bucks at a local store here.  Comes with the brush, like two or three needles, a few cups for paint, etc etc.  Not a bad airbrush at all for the cost.  Like anything though, the better you maintain it, the longer it will last.

[Fishwhittler]

Thanks guys! I'll probably end up holding off on the airbrush for the time being until I can afford to buy an Iwata or a Badger.

Fishwhittler