Nozzle Off

[junery]

hi guys i have a question
i was watching a airbrush video from kraig fraser but i noted that he took the nozzle off from his airbrusher why he needs to do that it ts a trick or something

[landsbro]

Originally Posted by junery

hi guys i have a question
i was watching a airbrush video from kraig fraser but i noted that he took the nozzle off from his airbrusher why he needs to do that it ts a trick or something

Hi,, i do this all times helps to get a very fine line with minimum overspray
very handy when painting details,,,but,, beware easy to bend the needle
if you get too close to the support,,
/kimmo

[junery]

thank you very much i really like when some help with my stupid questions but im really learning from you guys and i'll post my work cause i know you are going to give a good advice thank you all for your help

Junery here you go: http://www.howtoairbrush.com/airbrushtip.htm

If you would take an hour or so and read over the articles on that web site you'd be happy to find that many of your questions are answered there and its FREE www.howtoairbrush.com

[Holmez221b]

I'm just a beginner... I have a badger 150 and when I try taking my nozzle off I only get air, no paint??? Anybody have any ideas what could be wrong??

[redneck]

there is not anything wrong with the brush , badger 150 is made that way

[Holmez221b]

Thanks for your help... Is this a good brush to learn with??

[redneck]

Originally Posted by Holmez221b

Thanks for your help... Is this a good brush to learn with??

I need to know what you intend to paint before I can answer this question
badger 150 is a good brush

[Holmez221b]

Motorcycle tanks, Helmets... I'm not even sure what psi I should be painting at.. I'm just reading through all of these forums to learn as much as I can.

[Zackary]

I think you mean the crown cap. If you remove the nozzle, the AB isn't going to work.

[Holmez221b]

Yep... That's what I meant crown cap... When I remove it I only get air no paint.. I'm still learning the anatomy of the airbrush as well...

[Zackary]

You said you had a Badger. It doesn't work for Badger Airbrushes. Only for Iwata, Richpen and a few other Japanese made ABs. I know some people have grind down the crown cap on the Badger.

[Holmez221b]

With a fine needle and head assembly is this brush good to learn with?? I want to be able to paint motorcycle tanks and helmets, will this brush be suitable??

[redneck]

Originally Posted by Holmez221b

Motorcycle tanks, Helmets... I'm not even sure what psi I should be painting at.. I'm just reading through all of these forums to learn as much as I can.

try this link
www.badgerairbrush.com/airbrush.htm
click on the first web site [airbrushes]
when the site finish loading
click on airbrushes again
it takes a while to load , after the site is load scroll down to a button that say airbrush chart or chart click on it
this chart will explain the different badger airbrushes
do not be afraid to ask questions if you had trouble following my directions

[Zackary]

Originally Posted by Holmez221b

With a fine needle and head assembly is this brush good to learn with?? I want to be able to paint motorcycle tanks and helmets, will this brush be suitable??

It's fine to learn with, but you might want to upgrade to a better AB someday. A lot of Pros like using Iwata ABs for automotive painting.

[codepunk]

It is because he is not using one of these Infinity brushes.

The infinity crown cap is wicked cool, protects the needle but is still very
exposed.

[DLM]

Hi Codepunk and all,

Took Don's advice and got a HP-CS...have only had 1/2 hour or so to mess around with it this week but already got some neat new looks on some of my kits. Looking forward to learning all it can do.

Question about the Iwata crown cap: I hear it's meant mainly to allow more close-up work than the stock cap will allow. But the 'prongs' on the c.c. stick out farther than the stock cap and I can't really get any closer than before. At this point I'd just as soon take Don's tip and leave the stock cap off when getting really up close (did this yesterday, it really made a difference), and just take the c.c. back to the store.

Am I missing the point of the c.c.? Any other reason to hang onto it? Thanks!!!