My son was swept up in the air brush demos by R.T. Thomas...Mike Lavallee and Joey Hutson at his first meet (Swampland Panel Jam)
Then again at Fred's meet in OKC.
His preference in equipment is the airbrush Mike Lavallee was using...does anyone know the exact model number for that airbrush and do you have a dealers site for the same ?
He got hooked up with a guy starting an auto graphics business and wants to "jump in".
He has the talent (genetic haha) and is fired up! It won't take him long to get involved once he can locate the right equipment.
Unfortunately he's not on the net...thats why I'm posting this instead of him.
A little help here will go a long way.
Thanx
[ April 17, 2003, 09:10 AM: Message edited by: Monte Jumper ]
Posted by Stephen Deveau (Member # 1305) on :
The all around tool for me is the Eclipse! From Fine point painting to Fan spraying.
But then again it's not the Master Tool but how you (Master the Tool.) Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
For the most part its personal prefrence, I used the HP-BC for many years, then a friend showed me his it was the same gun but it was gravity feed, i thought I would like it because thats how my HVLP (full size spray guns) are set up. I didnt, I liked the paint below the tip, so when I saw the Eclipse come out I was intriuged, I love it, but then my girlfriend bought me the Paache Millenium for christmas, I have been using that ever since. If I were going to recomend an Iwata, it would be the Eclipse, if I were going to recommend and airbrush in general it would be the millenium.
Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
Monte, I think Mike uses an HP-CS. Bear Air is a good source.
Posted by Robert Beverly (Member # 1907) on :
Monte Before going to Joey's I had purchased the 6 pack of eclipses...about 550 plus hose costs... I then went to Joey's I too looked hard at the brushes Mike and Joey used...
Mike used a hp-bc on the frig... Joey suggested the HP-C for detail and the bc...but he has many different brushes
I walked away from that meet spending another 600.00 to get the higher costing hp-c for fine detail but went ahead and got me some gravity feed because of the extreme ease of cleaning!
The bottom feeds are good when applying a larger amount of paint...
Hope this helps!
Posted by Robert Beverly (Member # 1907) on :
OH
and I also used Dixieart.com in Lousiana but was very dissapointed in their service
Everyone says...use bear air.com in CA!...and I will!
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
Hi Monte,
Bear Air just sent out a small mag. called the Air Brush Bible, close to 100 pages. It's a beautiful thing full of different brushes, parts and accessories. 1-800-232-7247. Hope this helps you out. I owe you a couple. Posted by Chris Elliott (Member # 1262) on :
Hi Monte,
I'm not sure which airbrush Mike or Joey use but I just bought an Iwata Eclipse HP-BCS which is what RT uses & recommended to me.
I bought mine locally but of course they're a little cheaper from http://www.bearair.com/ (at $74 each or a 6-pack for $408).
Glad to hear that young Mr. Jumpin' is trying this, it's got to put a smile of your face to see him interested in something you both like!
(edited to note that while I was typing my reply, Ken, George, Robert, & Alan posted their replys. I've gotta get faster with my keyboard skills! Another case of "use it or lose it" I guess!! )
[ April 17, 2003, 11:27 AM: Message edited by: Chris Elliott ]
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
I stoped in there on my way home and picked up a heap of stuff for my Iwata. I use an HB SCS side feed by preference as its the same set up as my old Olympus I had for years. Got couple larger cups for it, and 6 of the new plastic bottles with metal side feed caps for $12 each!
The beauty of plastic bottles either side or bottom feed is you can change colors quickly. I have found a "free" supply of bottles too:) The ones that hairdressers get their tints in fit just right to the Iwata caps!
Posted by Rosemary (Member # 1926) on :
I don't remember the model numbers, but we have 4 of them and they're top loaders and side cup feeds. Dad uses two of them for photo retouching, but I really like the big RG2. I get to use it on the carvings and it has 4 different tips and needles and holds a whole bunch of paint.
:^)
Posted by R T Thomas (Member # 355) on :
Monte, Sorry, I just noticed this post tonight. I don't have a lot to add. Seems most of what I would say has been covered. Iwata is the way to go as far as I'm concerned whether it be an HP-C or an Eclipse. I think a good starter brush is the Eclipse bottom feed for the reason that you can put a bottle on it with quite a lot of paint and practice for hours without having to refill every few minutes. He can learn the basics without spending a lot of money then move on to the more expensive brushes as he learns. There's nothing wrong with having a good arsenal of all kinds. I own Paasche's, Iwata's, Thayer-Chandler's and probably a Badger or two. Do I use 'em all?...................nope. I use the Iwatas.
Hope this helps, R.T. P.S. Tell Michael he can call me at the shop anytime he wants to ask questions.
[ April 19, 2003, 01:46 AM: Message edited by: R T Thomas ]
Posted by Roger DiNofa (Member # 2781) on :
Like Robert I Tried Dixie Art and was very unhappy with the way I was handled. Much better attitude at Bearair. Paasche vl's are cheap, versatile and easy to work on.Replacement parts are cheaper too. Just my 2 cents. Roger
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