Trying out another airbrush

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Trying a Model Master AirBrush. I needed something that could put down more paint than my Iwata for my 50" Battlestar Galactica build, and also wanted something that wouldn’t cramp my finger. Thought about a Grex, but decided to try this Master Airbrush. I like the air flow adjustment is separate from the paint trigger. I also like the paint cups are interchangable. I'm hoping this will work well for primer and base coat.

Of course I could use it only to find out I hate it.

[moparman18064]

Jack, believe it or not, I’ve been doing all my paint with a Master airbrush. If you keep them clean, like right after done spraying, they work pretty well. Yes, I want an Iwata in the worst way, but funds won’t allow it. I think you might be surprised. Good luck on your journey.

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Jul 25, 2024 10:55:21 GMT -5 moparman18064 said:

Jack, believe it or not, I’ve been doing all my paint with a Master airbrush. If you keep them clean, like right after done spraying, they work pretty well. Yes, I want an Iwata in the worst way, but funds won’t allow it. I think you might be surprised. Good luck on your journey.

that's great to hear. I figured 60 bucks wouldn't break me if I didn't like it. And I've really needed something that could lay down some paint.

I love my Iwata...but it just isn't practical for these larger builds. I also love to mix up colors, so the rattle can for the Galactica is out too.

[spook]

Nice. You will like it. The price and all the extras you get is nice as well.
My first AB was a Master and I'm still using it. The only thing I wish, is the paint cup was smaller and removable.

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Yeah I really like I can use different paint cup sizes. It also came with .3, .5 & .8 needles.

[TJ]

I bought this Gaahleri brand because of good reviews.  Fantastic so far. $50 range

[project510]

Jul 25, 2024 10:55:21 GMT -5 moparman18064 said:

Jack, believe it or not, I’ve been doing all my paint with a Master airbrush. If you keep them clean, like right after done spraying, they work pretty well. Yes, I want an Iwata in the worst way, but funds won’t allow it. I think you might be surprised. Good luck on your journey.

I love my GHAD-68 and Paasche model H so much I hardly touch my Iwata now haha. Use it for only very fine detail stuff which I probably don't even need to switch for but do.

[kyledehart5]

Agreed. My GHAD-68 gets a workout so I’ll second that. I use it for nearly everything. Can’t complain about it one bit

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I'm impressed that Gaahleri came with needle lube at that price.

[kyledehart5]

They feel really nice for the price and I love how well it atomizes paint. No mac valve on the 68 though. But I really like the trigger. Comfortable for me for long sessions.

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Jul 25, 2024 17:48:22 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

They feel really nice for the price and I love how well it atomizes paint. No mac valve on the 68 though. But I really like the trigger. Comfortable for me for long sessions.

well well, 39 bucks on sale. Guess I'll be testing 2 new AB now  
www.amazon.com/Gaahleri-Airbrush-Dual-Action-Cost-Effective-Painting/dp/B0BN7QSQ76

[eaglecash867]

Jul 25, 2024 15:55:21 GMT -5 project510 said:

Jul 25, 2024 10:55:21 GMT -5 moparman18064 said:

Jack, believe it or not, I’ve been doing all my paint with a Master airbrush. If you keep them clean, like right after done spraying, they work pretty well. Yes, I want an Iwata in the worst way, but funds won’t allow it. I think you might be surprised. Good luck on your journey.

I love my GHAD-68 and Paasche model H so much I hardly touch my Iwata now haha. Use it for only very fine detail stuff which I probably don't even need to switch for but do.

I have a Paasche H and an Iwata.  The Iwata has been sitting on its cradle for so long, I think it's starting to grow roots.  That Paasche is so much easier to use and clean, it's been my go-to airbrush for everything.  Can't go wrong with the good ol' H.

[kyledehart5]

Jul 25, 2024 18:19:15 GMT -5 BattleScale Collectica Show said:

Jul 25, 2024 17:48:22 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

They feel really nice for the price and I love how well it atomizes paint. No mac valve on the 68 though. But I really like the trigger. Comfortable for me for long sessions.

well well, 39 bucks on sale. Guess I'll be testing 2 new AB now  
www.amazon.com/Gaahleri-Airbrush-Dual-Action-Cost-Effective-Painting/dp/B0BN7QSQ76

I have that one too and just use the 68 more only due to preferring the pistol trigger over the top trigger style. I think you’ll like it.

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Jul 25, 2024 20:52:46 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Jul 25, 2024 18:19:15 GMT -5 BattleScale Collectica Show said:

well well, 39 bucks on sale. Guess I'll be testing 2 new AB now  
www.amazon.com/Gaahleri-Airbrush-Dual-Action-Cost-Effective-Painting/dp/B0BN7QSQ76

I have that one too and just use the 68 more only due to preferring the pistol trigger over the top trigger style. I think you’ll like it.

I'll shoot some primer through it next week and will update.

[garybrantley]

Jul 25, 2024 17:16:30 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Agreed. My GHAD-68 gets a workout so I’ll second that. I use it for nearly everything. Can’t complain about it one bit

 And I agree with you! 👍  I bought one several months ago and really fell in love with it.   It is so easy to use and quick to clean as well.   I have been using a Paasche H since 1988 and have painted all my models with that AB, but the next one built will get painted with the GHAD 68.   One caveat, I used it to spray clear flat, in this case it was Model Master acrylic, over the decals on my 109 and the flat was not very matte; instead, it was a definite satin or even glossier.   I had never had trouble from that MM acrylic before and a bit of online sleuthing revealed that the smaller needle on the Gaahleri might've rendered the clear that way.  Sure enough, when I switched back to the Paasche, the clear looked much flatter.   Go figure.   Perhaps it was just a fluke but something to be aware of. 

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Jul 26, 2024 8:07:07 GMT -5 garybrantley said:

Jul 25, 2024 17:16:30 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Agreed. My GHAD-68 gets a workout so I’ll second that. I use it for nearly everything. Can’t complain about it one bit

 And I agree with you! 👍  I bought one several months ago and really fell in love with it.   It is so easy to use and quick to clean as well.   I have been using a Paasche H since 1988 and have painted all my models with that AB, but the next one built will get painted with the GHAD 68.   One caveat, I used it to spray clear flat, in this case it was Model Master acrylic, over the decals on my 109 and the flat was not very matte; instead, it was a definite satin or even glossier.   I had never had trouble from that MM acrylic before and a bit of online sleuthing revealed that the smaller needle on the Gaahleri might've rendered the clear that way.  Sure enough, when I switched back to the Paasche, the clear looked much flatter.   Go figure.   Perhaps it was just a fluke but something to be aware of. 




That's interesting. What needle - the .3? Not sure why it would make flat clear appear gloss. 

[garybrantley]

Yes, it was interesting, and surprising to me.  It was the needle that came installed; yes, I believe that's the .3 as I haven't used the other needle yet. 

[Medicman71]

Jul 25, 2024 18:19:15 GMT -5 BattleScale Collectica Show said:

Jul 25, 2024 17:48:22 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

They feel really nice for the price and I love how well it atomizes paint. No mac valve on the 68 though. But I really like the trigger. Comfortable for me for long sessions.

well well, 39 bucks on sale. Guess I'll be testing 2 new AB now  
www.amazon.com/Gaahleri-Airbrush-Dual-Action-Cost-Effective-Painting/dp/B0BN7QSQ76

Well now you've gotten my attention.

[kyledehart5]

Jul 26, 2024 8:07:07 GMT -5 garybrantley said:

Jul 25, 2024 17:16:30 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Agreed. My GHAD-68 gets a workout so I’ll second that. I use it for nearly everything. Can’t complain about it one bit

 And I agree with you! 👍  I bought one several months ago and really fell in love with it.   It is so easy to use and quick to clean as well.   I have been using a Paasche H since 1988 and have painted all my models with that AB, but the next one built will get painted with the GHAD 68.   One caveat, I used it to spray clear flat, in this case it was Model Master acrylic, over the decals on my 109 and the flat was not very matte; instead, it was a definite satin or even glossier.   I had never had trouble from that MM acrylic before and a bit of online sleuthing revealed that the smaller needle on the Gaahleri might've rendered the clear that way.  Sure enough, when I switched back to the Paasche, the clear looked much flatter.   Go figure.   Perhaps it was just a fluke but something to be aware of. 

Interesting. I rarely spray flat clear…(not dabbling as much on the military side) so I generally just pick up a can or two to have around. This is good to know though. I typically have the 0.5 loaded into my 68. For smaller stuff I just swap to my 0.3 GSI Creos Procon boy which I also truly love. Thanks again for that info Gary!

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Hey guys,
Just an update on the Gaahleri Ghad - 39 I picked up. Tested some spray patterns with water and then shot some varnish on my 1/6 scale Adama head. The spray pattern with the .3 needle was pretty good, and the trigger felt decent for a 40$ brush. I really like the removable cups. It's pretty nicely balanced and reminds me of my Iwata in terms of balance. Also I like that the needle nozzle is fluted and free floating - very different from any other AB I've used - and is easy to pull off without taking the brush apart. I would think this would make cleaning a clog very quick and painless.

Haven't had time to touch the Master AB yet, but I imagine that will come sooner than later.
J

Jul 25, 2024 15:52:11 GMT -5 TJ said:

I bought this Gaahleri brand because of good reviews.  Fantastic so far. $50 range

[brandonk]

Aug 16, 2024 14:06:14 GMT -5 BattleScale Collectica Show said:

Hey guys,
Just an update on the Gaahleri Ghad - 39 I picked up. Tested some spray patters with water and then shot some varnish on my 1/6 scale Adama head. The spray pattern with the .3 needle was pretty good, and the trigger felt decent for a 40$ brush. I really like the removable cups. It's pretty nicely balanced and reminds me of my Iwata in terms of balance. Also I like that the needle nozzle is fluted and free floating - very different from any other AB I've used - and is easy to pull off without taking the brush apart. I would think this would make cleaning a clog very quick and painless.

Haven't had time to touch the Master AB yet, but I imagine that will come sooner than later.
J

Jul 25, 2024 15:52:11 GMT -5 TJ said:

I bought this Gaahleri brand because of good reviews.  Fantastic so far. $50 range

I bought this AB due to the price, the reviews and the different size cups. I hope to get to use it on larger projects where hand strain is a thing.

[kyledehart5]

I really love the free floating nozzles. Makes deep cleaning a breeze. Now I’m not into deep cleaning much. I don’t break down my airbrushes unless there’s an issue but that nozzle is a great design. It atomized really well too.

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Aug 16, 2024 19:34:40 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

I really love the free floating nozzles. Makes deep cleaning a breeze. Now I’m not into deep cleaning much. I don’t break down my airbrushes unless there’s an issue but that nozzle is a great design. It atomized really well too.

I was expecting an Iwata clone..based on my experience with Chinese knock offs I usually will avoid. But I have to say this AB seems like an original and well designed brush.
I plan on using it mainly for primer right now.

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Just finished shooting the cheapest Dollar Store "Crafters Basic Acrylic" orange through the Gaahlri. Distilled with DW and shot 8 psi about .5 inches away from the surface. .3 needle. I figured if any paint was gonna clog - this cheap stuff would do it. Shot fine even without straining the paint or anything. I'd say pretty impressive.

The AB dissembles and cleans very easy.