DaveG
Airbush Analyst
I picked this one up for just about what postage cost- A Thayer Chandler Model A in the box, complete with original sales receipt . Condition looked very good out of the box, with just some light scuffing caused by the protective tip cover. I have since buffed them out, although I photographed the brush prior to doing so.
After removing it from the box, I could find no sign(s) of paint residue anywhere on, or in the brush. I believe they had trouble with the air valve on this brush, so it just remained boxed. I did need to replace the air valve stem, and seal to get them to operate smoothly, and at times there is still a slight hesitation when turning off air flow - which seems to be improving with use. The needle had a slight ding in the point, easy to fix, and the nozzle looks perfect. As compared to a Badger, who took over the name, the trigger action on this brush is sublime - although I did replace the air valve spring. The one that was in it, I am sure was not factory, as it was way to light, and the ends had been clipped.
Initially I felt like the spray pattern was a little ragged - A little disappointing, but as it cost just a few dollars to begin with, not a whole lot . I worked with it a bit more, and found that it actually does perform admirably. It has an adjustable regulator - what would be called the nozzle cap (or air cap) is very long, and finely threaded so you can adjust the amount of nozzle protrusion and air flow on the fly. Brilliant system, I am sorry it is not still incorporated into more recent brushes by anyone... It will pull a line easily that is just a tad smaller than a ball point pen , and produces a fine spray pattern with little stippling on the edges.
Sepia spray was done in just a few seconds while fooling around -
After removing it from the box, I could find no sign(s) of paint residue anywhere on, or in the brush. I believe they had trouble with the air valve on this brush, so it just remained boxed. I did need to replace the air valve stem, and seal to get them to operate smoothly, and at times there is still a slight hesitation when turning off air flow - which seems to be improving with use. The needle had a slight ding in the point, easy to fix, and the nozzle looks perfect. As compared to a Badger, who took over the name, the trigger action on this brush is sublime - although I did replace the air valve spring. The one that was in it, I am sure was not factory, as it was way to light, and the ends had been clipped.
Initially I felt like the spray pattern was a little ragged - A little disappointing, but as it cost just a few dollars to begin with, not a whole lot . I worked with it a bit more, and found that it actually does perform admirably. It has an adjustable regulator - what would be called the nozzle cap (or air cap) is very long, and finely threaded so you can adjust the amount of nozzle protrusion and air flow on the fly. Brilliant system, I am sorry it is not still incorporated into more recent brushes by anyone... It will pull a line easily that is just a tad smaller than a ball point pen , and produces a fine spray pattern with little stippling on the edges.
Sepia spray was done in just a few seconds while fooling around -