Badger Air-Brush Co 105 Patriot Fine Gravity Airbrush Reviews

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This was my first airbrush which I bought for scale modeling and model railroading. I chose this brush over the Badger's newer offering, the Renegade Velocity because it was $40 cheaper and had a slightly larger tip making it more of an all around brush.

The first thing I noticed when opening the case -which it comes with a nice padded case that snaps shut -is that the build quality is very well done. The brush feels solid and sturdy in your hand. The back half of the handle area screws off and on with ease. The trigger pulls back smooth. One interesting feature of this brush is that it has a cut away on the back half that lets you remove the needle without taking the handle off. This works but I've found it's easier to put the needle back into the brush without the handle on, so most of the time I just take it off anyways.

Another feature of this brush is that it has a trigger tension adjustment. It comes from the factory set to max (which the instructions point out should be fine for most people) but there is also a small tensioning nut that lets you loosen it up a bit.

From reading the manual that it came with it seems to include a lifetime warranty. For the first year Badger will replace/repair anything for you at their cost and after the first year they will replace/repair manufacturer defects provided that you pay for shipping.

Overall I've been very happy with this brush choice. I should point out though that compared to the Renegade Velocity the one thing this brush does not have is a trigger stop which lets you limit how far back the trigger can be pulled. While that is a nice-to-have I haven't yet come upon a situation where that was really necessary (then again maybe I haven't used it enough to hit that situation).

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Update October 2012

A year and a half later and this air brush is still going great. Aside from looking into the cup or into the nozzle, it almost looks new. This is likely due to the polished finish which makes it easier to clean. I'm still on the original needle and nozzle. After every painting session, I thoroughly clean the color cup, then remove the needle and clean that separately. This only takes a few minutes but I suspect it has gone a long way towards keeping the brush in tip-top shape.

I've found the key to perfect operation is good choice of paints. I've shot both cheapo craft paint through this and paint which had been in the sun and was a bit too clumpy. Both did horrible and clogged the brush, resulting in me having to spend 15 minutes cleaning it out. On the flip side, good paint, properly thinned, goes on perfect, every single time. I've learned my lesson. Good pain just makes using the brush so much nicer of an experience.

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stutdy built,easy to use.it just takes alittle to get used to being my first double action airbrush.good clear instructions.nice solid carrying case and a extra fluid tip.recommended to anyone that paints a lot of small parts,but gets tired of the cleaning that takes twice as long as the painting session.this is my third badger airbrush.

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I am a longime 1/35th scale armor modeller and have been using a Badger Anthem airbrush since 2005. I bought a Badger Patriot 2 years ago to try a gravity feed airbrush. while I prefer the larger Anthem trigger with its optional rubber top, it was easy to transition to the Patriot. The airbrush is well balanced and fits my hand just fine. I have no problems with spraying enamels or acrylics and find it a breeze to clean. The paint cup holds plenty for any 1/35th scale model and, with practice, the airbrush is capable of freehanding camouflage with a steady hand. This airbrush is an excellent choice for the beginner or experienced modeller who wants a well made general purpose airbrush.

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The Badger Patriot 105 is a great starter airbrush for fine art and hobby applications. Its gravity fed so its easy to clean and switch colors fast! The only thing to note is that it has a .75mm needle which is rather large. So yes you will be able to get decently thin lines but if your looking for super fine lines I recommend something like the badger renegade velocity which is pretty much built the same with the exception that it has a .21mm needle which will help with your lines. All in all though i definitely recommend this it is well built and badger has a great reputation when it comes to their lifetime warranty!

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My first real airbrush was the Badger Air-Brush Co 155 Anthem Airbrush and I love it. I really wanted a gravity feed next however. I was on a budget, so I took a chance and ordered PRECISION DUAL-ACTION AIRBRUSH Fine Detail Graphic Art. I had problems with that airbrush though. I fought with it for a while, but eventually I just gave up and accepted defeat. Maybe it was for the best because I ordered THIS airbrush and I'm very pleased! It came with a fine needle assembly which is interchangable with my Anthem so now I've got both fine and standard. I'm finding that the standard needle works great though and I may never use the fine. In any case, I think this is easier to clean than the siphon feed Anthem so I use this most of the time now. Love it!!