Sparmax GP-70 Airbrush

[huskystafford]

I don't remember anyone mentioned this airbrush, so here it is


The Sparmax GP-70 is a side fed, pistol grip airbrush with continuous double action, a large 0.7mm nozzle & removable 80ml side mount paint cup. The GP-70's large nozzle makes it suited to coverage / large area work & makes it ideal for work such as heavy priming, body art & spray tanning.

The GP-70 is fitted with an adjustable pre-set rear handle - this can be adjusted to limit paint flow.

* 80ml Paint Cup
* Foam Lined Storage Case
* Nozzle Spanner
* Cleaning brush

https://www.air-craft.net/acatalog/Sparmax-GP-70-Airbrush-SPAGP-70.html#SID=944

 

[JackEb]

So...... is this a potential purchase you are considering ?

 

[huskystafford]

So...... is this a potential purchase you are considering ?

I was looking at that site what kinda airbrushes with big nozzle they have and I stumbled on this one.

I am more interested in Mr Procon Boy LWA Trigger Airbrush (PS-290), but I do wonder if 0.5 on Procon or 0.7 on GP-70 makes any difference. I was hoping we will have some member with GP-70 to share his/hers experience with GP-70. Iwata Vault HP-TH2 is to expensive for my taste. Even Iwata Hi-line HP-TH is to expensive considering the price of Mr Procon Boy LWA Trigger Airbrush (PS-290). So, I can just add confused smiley here, cause I am really confused about those pistol grip airbrushes.

 

[JackEb]

I would think @DaveG would be the best person to answer this for you

 

[SiRoxx]

I don’t know that the difference in nozzle size would be that noticeable unless a specific size of flake was involved. Does this one also have the option of a Fan tip like the 290?


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[DaveG]

I don't have this particular Sparmax, but can guess based on what I have already played with, that this brush is very similar to the Iwata Neo TRN (which I do have). I would guess that it works pretty darn well for the given price. I have been quite pleased with the performance and abilities I have found in the Neo TRN (but, mine is a smaller nozzle size than the Sparmax). Now, in comparing with the Creos GSI PS290 - unless I really needed to move more paint, or was working with a larger flake or pigment size, I would probably tick with he PS290. The reasons I would make that choice is that I am sure that the PS290 will atomomize finer, and lay down a more even layer of paint. Add the option of the fan cap, and the PS290 is a tough one to beat in that particular size range. The only thing the much more expensive Iwata TH has on it is a built in MAC valve - aside from the valve they are 90% (or more) the same parts.

 

[jord001]

Husky, Are you looking at buying one? May I ask, If you are, what your looking to do with it?

Lee

 

[huskystafford]

Husky, Are you looking at buying one? May I ask, If you are, what your looking to do with it?

Lee

Omg, you AAD guys

To be honest I check from time to time what is new and I noticed that airbrush so I sad to my self, maybe someone find it interesting. Right now I need other stuff. For example guides how to spray on paper, cause spraying on paper is a whole different game for me But jord if I would buy something just for the sake of AAD which I don't have! I think I would go with PS290. I like that fan cap. But maybe we have some member which can't put that extra 40 pounds I think for PS290 and Sparmax would be a nice cheaper option.

 

[jord001]

Us? AAD? Your imagining things....

But jord if I would buy something just for the sake of AAD which I don't have! I think I would go with PS290.

PS290 is great! You don't have to hide your AAD from us mate, we are all supportive and we love you whatever you buy


For larger spraying I brought these as they are very inexpensive but can move quite a bit of paint.

This one is a K-3 and has a 0.5 setup. They work quite well, I gave SiRoxx a spare I had a few years ago. Can't remember why he wanted one.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Professi...274044?hash=item3b5103ccfc:g:KzkAAOSwpI5eNik-

This one has a 1.5 setup with a fan cap and moves a LOT of paint. Could be a F75 or W71 not sure of the difference.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/F-75G-1-...457429?hash=item4666be4995:g:vxIAAOSwnmNene62

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Paint-Sp...844446?hash=item217e5b77de:g:aIIAAOSwq~xft2fD

Also in Red We all know red ones are faster

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-5mm-No...056426?hash=item3fb1bf7daa:g:2MEAAOSwSn1b8EFI
Scroll down the list for the red one

Obviously not as precise as airbrushes but work to a good standard.

Lee

 

[huskystafford]

Can some body stop this guy?

 

[JackEb]

Can some body stop this guy?

Why ?

 

[jord001]

We're just trying to enable er i mean help

 

[huskystafford]

This is getting hilarious. New readers of this forum, be aware of those 2