Badger Air-Brush Co. Model 105 Patriot Fine Gravity Airbrush, Stainless Steel

This airbrush is absolutely amazing. A lot of people will say that this is just a beginners airbrush and while, yes, it is perfect for a beginner it can and will take you so much farther too.Highlights:Dirt cheap, really. You can get this airbrush for $20-30 more then these cheap knock off airbrushes; and it is still 1/2 to 1/10th the price of the high end airbrushes.Easy of cleaning and maintenance. Compared to other airbrushes a golden highlight is the size and fitting of the tip. Without exaggerated it is 3 times or more bigger then other airbrush tips. This means when (not if) you accidently drop it during cleaning it does not disappear into the carpet or bounce off in a random direction to never be seen again. In addition, it sits on the body of the airbrush. No special tool(s) needed for assembly or disassembly.No rubber o-rings. When you need to clean your airbrush you can use alcohol (ISP) and it will not deteriorate any delicate parts.Different tip & needle sizes. This airbrush comes with a 0.5 mm tip and needle. For around $10 you can buy a 0.3 mm and or 0.7 mm tip and needle set. This alone will give you a super wide range of applications you can use this airbrush for. Oh and the needles have different colored handles so you can easily tell which size you have installed and which size those that are laying around are.Trigger and Finger Rest. Badger makes a bigger trigger called the High Hat Trigger which will fit on this airbrush. Only difference is a longer shaft so you have a far greater deal of control over how far back you pull your trigger and thereby how much paint you spray out. Badger also makes a plastic Finger Rest that you can fit on here. It is just a few dollars and it just makes the feel of the airbrush in your hand so much nicer. If you aren't going to airbrush for very long it isn't needed, the airbrush standard feel good in your hand. But for extended use it's like adding a pillow to your seat. Not needed but it feels nice.Customer service. Badger has hands down, no joke the absolute best customer service I have seen anywhere. Before I even bought an airbrush I emailed Badger with a question and the CEO called me to give me an answer. Then he said he would be happy to answer any other questions might have and would help be figure out the best airbrush for my needs. Again this is the CEO not some minimum wage off shore customer service representative.Warranty. Badger offers a 100% warranty on their products for life. Yes, at any time you have an issue with your airbrush you send it back to them and they will fix it.American made. To some this matters and to others it doesn't, both camps are ok. Badger is 100% made in America, they source their parts and assemble in the heart of America.Drawbacks:There are only 2 possible drawbacks I can share with this airbrush and even then they are super minor if that.The smallest Tip and Needle available for this airbrush is 0.3 mm. Now before you become concerned with this I will share that I was able to spray a 0.018" thick line easily with this setup so 99% of what you are going to spray this airbrush can do. Oh and when I did spray this I wasn't getting bogged down with "dry tip" or clogs.Badger uses a priority thread for their air hose attachment. That just means you need to buy their quick disconnect instead of a generic. It isn't even expensive and you are going to be getting one for your setup anyway so again, it is only a minor if anything of a drawback.

It's a very good airbrush. The cleaning is very easy. The cup is constructed very well on the airbrush body.It can spray an even layer of paint. I can use very well with Angelus paint and with the bit thicker 4 coat matt finisher.

First off, to rebut the reviewers who claimed to receive a used brush at a discount price and were unhappy - I purchased a brush here at Amazon for $56 Prime, and although it arrived unwrapped in an open case, it was in what I deem to be "new" condition. The entire brush was clean and unused and after a full inspection of all parts I can easily say that this may possibly be the BEST value for the money when it comes to dual-action airbrushes. If it were a used brush, I can't tell, and getting a quality piece of equipment at this price is more important to me than having to make sure the item was unused previously.Now the brush - I haven't used the one I ordered specifically, but I've used a borrowed Badger Patriot 105 several times previously and let me say that there is not a finer piece of equipment on the market for under $200-$250. It is the easiest to clean and is extremely versatile. It gives you the freedom to work on just about any project that would require an airbrush. I don't believe I've ever dealt with a brush that is just as adept at commercial art/artist use as it is for use with cake decorating, model painting, minatures, t-shirts, etc., etc. This is definitely a do-it-all brush and at under $60, there isn't a better value to be had anywhere. It has sturdy, made in the USA construction and can be completely unassembled in less than a minute. It's gravity fed of course and comes with a very generous cup and the needle removal is a cinch.The only negatives I may say are that the brush struggles with extremely fine detail. This is not really a problem however unless you're into airbrushing with a magnifying glass, lol. The major flaw in the design, however, is that the needle protrudes from the nozzle slightly, leaving the needle exposed and making it susceptible to damage. Not much to complain about, but it is a reasonable complaint.All in all, this is a grade A brush and whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there isn't a better value or a better brush anywhere in this price range.

I was missing a part that I didn't realize I needed. I emailed customer support any they actually called me instead of email. The issue got resolved in minutes, and I had an excellent, friendly, and fun conversation with ken.They got the part in the mail that day and I got it within a couple days.It was a cheap part I was missing, and probably only cost a dollar or two, but their communication and responsiveness, and understanding made this the best customer experience I've ever had anywhere.This was my first experience with badger and this couple dollar part earned my future business with them.Now that I have the part I need I've jumped right into using this brush. I've used a lot of different brands and they all have their own thing to offer. This brush is a solid all around brush that's easy to use and offers excellent flow control. This brush fits comfortably in my hand making marathon painting a breeze. Since this is a new brush to me I can't speak to the durability, but if it's feel is any indication of its durability I can safely say it will last awhile.