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Why Should You Consider Buying From The BARTSHARP Airbrush® Range?
Having spent many years selling airbrushes we know what our customers really want when they buy an airbrush.....
Quality, Reliability & Value For Money.
We also know that you need readily available spares and accessories which ensures that your airbrush will last for many years and not simply be a throw away item when you can't get replacement parts!
We have taken all that we have learned from our customers over the years and teamed up with a top manufacturer,
highly endorsed by Airbrush Techniques Magazine and world famous airbrush artist ,Chuck Bauman, to create our own brand and extensive range of airbrushes.
You may have noticed that our airbrushes cost a few pounds more than similar airbrushes offered on other websites.
We know that you would expect to pay just a few pounds more to be assured that your airbrush has been sourced from a top manufacturer
and is produced to a higher standard than similarly priced airbrushes.
Our customer service and support is also second to none.
You have undoubtedly spent a great deal of time trawling through all of the other websites and are left wondering which airbrush to choose.
You could spend many more hours looking or simply choose our brand with the knowledge that we have the best airbrushes available in their price range and a customer service that everyone trusts and values.
We are proud to say that our range of some 19 different models of airbrush exceed the levels of quality and performance set by VEDA as we have insisted on higher tolerances.
You will not find a better performing airbrush within its price range.
Once you have purchased your airbrush we will continue to support you by sending you, on request, video links showing you how to overcome issues common to those new to airbrushing.
These include how to set your air pressure, paint ratio mixes, servicing your airbrush etc.
BARTSHARP Airbrush® has a huge stock of all the spare parts you could ever need including;
needles and nozzles through to replacement teflon packing bushes and replacement o ring sets.
Our range of airbrush includes: dual action gravity feed, dual action side gravity feed, dual action siphon feed, airbrush gun, airbrush pistole, airbrush kit (airbrush kit for models, airbrush kit hobby craft), cake airbrush kit and more.
We offer the best range of products for airbrush equipment and airbrush online to ensure that you get the right products, first time.
As you would expect, we also have a huge stock of spares so that you can be assured that your BARTSHARP Airbrush will provide you with years of service and creativity.
Beware other sellers who offer similarly priced airbrushes but offer little to no spares as this makes your purchase as good as a throw away item.
Please Contact Us for free advice regarding any of our products or about what items might right for you if you are just starting out in airbrushing.
We have many advice videos which we will be happy to send you to help you overcome many of the issues faced by those new to airbrushing.
BARTSHARP Airbrush® 180
The BARTSHARP Airbrush® 180 is a pen style dual action, gravity top feed airbrush.
Dual action: push down, on the trigger for air, and pull back, on the trigger, for paint.
The 180 airbrush is fitted with a 0.2mm needle and nozzle set and is the best choice for creating fine detail work. It is most commonly used by those wishing to create detailed artistic work, scale models, wargaming figures, diorama etc.
A 0.3mm needle and nozzle set can also be fitted for use when creating less detailed work, alternatively a 0.5mm needle and nozzle set can be used for the laying down of washes and top/base coats.
A needle adjust screw is fitted to the rear handle which allows the user to set how far the airbrush needle is able to move back. This feature allows lines of the same thickness to be created repeatedly (as long as the airbrush tip remains at the same distance from the project surface) and is invaluable for creating shadow lines in scale model builds.
Another fantastic feature is the micro air control valve situated under the front of the airbrush which gives fingertip control over the volume of air passing to the airbrush needle and nozzle. This allows for the creation of paint effects such as stippling and weathering.
BARTSHARP Airbrush®, unlike many other airbrush sellers, stocks a huge range of spares and accessories.
The BARTSHARP Airbrush® has a 1/8BSP male air inlet.
1/8 is approximately 9.35mm diameter and BSP stands for British Standard Pipe (type and pitch of thread). BSP is the most common thread type used in airbrushing.
The paint cup has a 9cc paint capacity; it also has a push fit lid.
The BARTSHARP Airbrush 180 is an excellent choice for the following applications:
Illustrative / Fine Art
Miniature Models / Wargaming
Cake Decoration
Custom Automotive Motorcycle Graphics / Helmet / Tank Artwork
T-Shirt / Textiles / Nails & Cosmetics / Make-up Application
RC Planes / Cars /Helicopters
Painting of Fishing Lures
Using:
Cake Colourings, Watercolours, Acrylics, Inks & Dyes
*Automotive Urethanes, Lacquers, Enamels & Edible Food Dyes
(*Automotive Thinners and other similar paints may affect the small o rings - replacement o rings are readily available in our store. Other sellers may not highlight this point.
The only way to avoid this situation is to purchase an airbrush designed for use with custom automotive paints, however, these generally cost in excess of £180. Replacement o ring sets cost £3.99 including UK postage)
Your BARTSHARP Airbrush 180 is protected by our 30 day no quibble return policy and a 1 Year Warranty*
*This does not include the needle, and nozzles as these are expected to wear during use.
BARTSHARP Airbrush®
Are you looking to get started in airbrushing but just don't know where to begin?
We are here to help you with free advice to help you understand the basics, which can be quite overwhelming!
Please take a little time to read through our user guides as these will help you understand how to use an airbrush, how they work and the common words and phrases used to describe them.
Airbrushes And Associated Terminology Explained
Are You Looking For An Airbrush Compressor Or Complete Airbrush Compressor Kit?
BARTSHARP Airbrush® stocks a fantastic range of compressors which are also available as kits which offer great savings.
Please click on the link below (for the main airbrush compressor page) or on one of the images to be taken to that individual model.
Airbrush Compressors & Airbrush Compressor Kits
Craig Williams –
I’ve used many different brands of airbrushes, and currently own a Harder & Steenbeck Evolution amongst others. I’ve looked at the Bartsharp 180 for some time, and decided to purchase it when my Ultimate Apex gave up the ghost.
I must admit that I wasn’t expecting the Bartsharp 180 to be as good as the Apex, and was even more shocked that it actually out performs the Evolution when it came to detail work, pre-shading, etc!
I’m a bit annoyed that I didn’t buy this airbrush before shelling out 3x more on the Evolution, but it serves me right for being a ‘kit snob’!
The only thing that lets the 180 down is the standard Chinese airbrush case which just looks a bit bulky, cheap and nasty… but that’s just me being picky as it’s the content that matters, and the 180 sure delivers in bucket loads.
David Branski – SCALE HANGAR 182 YouTube Channel –
Scale Hangar 182 YouTube Channel – over 52,000 subscribers
Video review of BARTSHARP Airbrushes 133, 180 & 183 – Exceptional performance and value for money!
Best budget Airbrush and compressor for scale modelling – My setup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P–IggzxrwU
Jon Baker (verified owner) –
This is a great airbrush for the price point. Build quality and performance is easily on par with branded contemporaries from the mainstream brands.
Capable of fine lines to wide coverage – even with the 0.2mm needle/nozzle combo – and with a range of features to help tweak the air and paint flow.
All in all I’m very impressed.
steve –
Great little workhorse got the 0.2 needle and does the job. I found it easy to use even with my nackerd hands I could use the trigger on top. I did add a air filter or whatever there called to the airbrush to use like a pistol grip to help. But a great airbrush if you’re starting out or more experienced value for money 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
mike.sheldrick –
Great budget airbrush I bought the 180 full kit great value for money used it a few times and never had any issues with it