Airbrush Kits

[Hogfan]

Thanks for all the input and help guys. I ended up going with a kit from Harbor Freight. Got the airbrush, hose, compressor, and all the other stuff it comes with for less than $100. I chose not to spend a lot of money up front just to make sure I liked it. Long story short...It's addicting! I've got a lot to learn and have only painted a few baits but attached is my first wiggle wart I painted. It actually looks pretty good in person for my first "craw" pattern.

It was chrome and black to start with...

[Bass Ivy]

that wart does look good. Im thinking about painting up some myself, if I can make them look as good as yours it will be good enough for me.

[motoman]

Hogfan,

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I meant to jump into this thread earlier, But, I did what you did, and started out on the inexpensive side, before spending a bunch of money on a hobby I wasn't sure I would enjoy.

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Since I'm addicted, I then stepped up to nicer equipment.

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That wart looks GREAT! You're well on your way. Airbrushing baits is an excellent way to pass the winter.

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Not sure which Harbor Freight brush you got? But, if it's the double action one, siphon feed. I actually started painting upside down with it, and not using the cups that came with it. I would just put in a few drips of color I need for each bait, and it makes cleaning between colors/switching colors much easier!

[Gone Fishing]

Nice job Hogfan. How much would you charge to paint up some old warts?

[Guest]

Nice looking bait.

How did you get the crawdad shell pattern on the sides? Stencil maybe?

[Hogfan]

Nice job Hogfan. How much would you charge to paint up some old warts?

I've got a special 2 for 1 deal going on right now.

I'll paint 2 warts for you if you'll give me one old wart to keep. (Preferably Phantoms)

[Hogfan]

Nice looking bait.

How did you get the crawdad shell pattern on the sides? Stencil maybe?

Thanks..I used a homemade stencil I put together. (Pantent Pending...)

[Hogfan]

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Not sure which Harbor Freight brush you got? But, if it's the double action one, siphon feed. I actually started painting upside down with it, and not using the cups that came with it. I would just put in a few drips of color I need for each bait, and it makes cleaning between colors/switching colors much easier!

Motoman-

I got the double action siphon feed. That's a great idea on painting upside down! I thought about it the other night when cleaning up the cups but never tried it. Will definitely give it a shot though!

[motoman]

Motoman-

I got the double action siphon feed. That's a great idea on painting upside down! I thought about it the other night when cleaning up the cups but never tried it. Will definitely give it a shot though!

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Yah, it's a little tricky/cumbersome at first. But, it got to be 2nd nature to me after a bit. It really made cleanup/color change SO much more efficient, that painting with the gun upside-down; outweighed any awkwardness!

[dblades]

Just ordered a GX 207 yesterday from www.airbrushcity.com. It's gravity feed, comes with hose and three tips closeout price $40.00, a lot of my buddies use this gun.