Grex Genesis.XA Single Action Top Gravity Airbrush, 0.3mm Nozzle, 7ml Cup

• Easy to use single action push button with precise paint volume control knob
• Interchangeable top mount reservoirs with integrated paint cup for minute amounts of paint
• Internally mixed, cutting edge design for precise control of fine detailed work
• Replaceable solvent proof teflon seals, precision machined stainless steel nozzle and needle
• Convenient to clean design with short passageway from cup to nozzle for responsive feel

I build plastic models as a hobby and I purchased a Grex Genesis XA single action airbrush with money I received for Christmas. I bought this model because I wanted a tool that would allow me to airbrush large sections with a single color. I use acrylic paints primarily albeit I do use lacquer based paints on occasion.

The airbrush has a unique design and some nice features--the knob to adjust airflow is an example. But it was also disappointing. The gravity feed design enables paint to leak down into the nozzle which in turn causes spatter on the model. It can be fixed by tightening down the airflow, but that somewhat defeats the process I purchased the brush for--large area coverage. Additionally, I had several problems with paint clogs. The clogs may have been due to user error--not properly mixing the paint, for example--but the clogs happened frequently than with any of my other airbrushes, causing me to break down the airbrush and clean the individual components.

Overall, bottom feed single action brushes from domestic manufactures would have been a better fit.

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I just finished watching a very informative video on figure painting where the instructor used a Grex single action brush for the priming process. I'm a Paasche guy from way back and I have several of their brushes, both single and double action. I have heard good things about the Grex airbrushes and the video demo was encouraging but the only review on this site causes me pause. I know of a hobby shop in my area that carries this product and they have hosted demonstrations for Grex in the past. I was ready to drop the bucks on this airbrush tonight but after reading the review on this model I am going to wait until I can actually see one in use and hopefully spray a little with it myself. I'm getting into figure painting in a big way and The Grex Genesis.XA seems to be just right for the task. I know that the Grex company puts on demonstrations from time to time so perhaps I'll get lucky and find something in the near future. I usually jump in feet first on a deal like this but I have spent too much money lately on items I did little or no research on and have paid a price for not being thorough.

My bet is that I'll own one of these little gems soon.