For illustration and fine detail work on small surface areas using finely pigmented paints or ink, gravity-feed, double-action models with smaller nozzle systems are traditionally preferred.
Recommended Airbrush Models Include:
Harder & Steenbeck Evolution 2024 Solo
Harder & Steenbeck Evolution 2024 Two in One
Harder & Steenbeck Infinity 2024 Solo
Harder & Steenbeck Infinity 2024 Two in One
Harder & Steenbeck ALplus 0.2mm
Gaahleri Mobius 0.2mm
Hobbies (Models & Miniatures)
For broad applications of color on models, airbrushes with larger nozzles are perfect.
For super fine detail on small-scale models and miniature figures, a gravity-feed fine detail airbrush is essential.
Recommended Airbrushes for Coverage Include:
Harder & Steenbeck Evolution 2024 Solo (0.45mm)
Gaahleri GHAD-68
Gaahleri Mobius SP
Gaahleri Swallowtail Rex
Gaahleri StudioG
Gaahleri SD Side Feed Airbrushes
Recommended Detail Models Include:
Harder & Steenbeck Ultra 2024
Harder & Steenbeck Evolution 2024 Solo (0.28mm)
Harder & Steenbeck Infinity 2024 Solo (0.25mm)
Gaahleri Mobius 0.2mm
Gaahleri Mobius 0.3mm
Make-Up
Airbrush make-up paints are generally thicker than normal airbrush paint. Airbrushes with medium-sized nozzles and small gravity cups are recommended, as they offer a wider range of spray patterns and avoid large cups blocking the line of sight.
Recommended Airbrush Models Include:
Gaahleri GHAD-39
Gaahleri SD Side Feed
Harder & Steenbeck Evolution 2024 (0.45mm)
Cake Decorating
Airbrushes for cake decorating are mostly used for wider coverage, but also for finer detail in more advanced techniques.
Recommended Airbrush Models Include:
Gaahleri Swallowtail Rex
Gaahleri StudioG
Gaahleri SD Side Feed
Spray Tanning
This application requires the use of a large nozzle-sized airbrush or a mini spray gun.
Recommended Airbrush Models Include:
Gaahleri Mobius TG
Body Painting
Similar to make-up applications but on a larger scale. We recommend an airbrush with at least a medium-size nozzle. Gravity-feed airbrushes are suitable, but suction-feed models hold a larger capacity and offer quicker color changing. Also, consider a mini spray gun to lay down the base color and an airbrush for detailing and highlights.
Recommended Airbrush Models Include:
Gaahleri Swallowtail Rex
Gaahleri StudioG
Gaahleri SD Side Feed
Gaahleri Mobius SP
Custom Automotive
Many custom automotive airbrush artists use gravity-feed airbrushes with fine to medium nozzles that have larger cup capacity, as this application involves both detail work and coverage. For hard-to-reach areas, some artists prefer a side-feed airbrush to adjust the paint cup position as needed.
Recommended Airbrush Models Include:
Harder & Steenbeck Evolution 2024 CRplus 2 in 1
Harder & Steenbeck Infinity CRplus 2024 2 in 1
Gaahleri Swallowtail Rex
Gaahleri StudioG
Gaahleri SD Side Feed
Gaahleri Mobius SP
Gaahleri Mobius TG
T-Shirts
Suction-feed airbrushes with medium to large nozzle sizes are perfect for T-Shirt airbrush artists, as they require good coverage and the ability to change colors quickly.
