Gaahleri Swallowtail Barbatos Rex Airbrush 0.28 / 0.5 / 0.7mm
Gaahleri Swallowtail Barbatos Rex Airbrush 0.28 / 0.5 / 0.7mm
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- 0.7mm
Product Information
š¦ Swallowtail Barbatos Rex Ver.
Ace Series Ā· TriggerāStyle Ā· 3 Nozzles (0.28/0.5/0.7)Ā Ā· Dual Mirror Cups
š What Is This?
A triggerāstyle airbrush with three nozzle/needle sets (0.28 fine detail, 0.5 allāround, 0.7 heavy coverage), two mirrorāpolished cups (10 + 20 ml), and Swallowtail ergonomic handle with pinky rest. Barbatos Rex collaboration with exclusive packaging. Three airbrushes in one box.
š¤ Who Is It For?
ā Great fit
Hobbyists wanting one trigger airbrush for everything ā freehand on minis to priming terrain. Especially good for long sessions (army painting, large kits, dioramas).
ā ļø Less ideal
For extreme subā0.2 mm precision, a dedicated fineāline airbrush has the edge. If you exclusively prefer topālever, this is triggerāonly.
āļø Three Nozzles, Full Range
| š¬ 0.28 | šÆ 0.5 | šØ 0.7 | |
| Fine lines | ā Excellent | Moderate | No |
| Coverage | Slow | ā Good | ā Very fast |
| Best for | Freehand, edges, minis | Camo, shading, general | Terrain, primers, varnish |
š” All three sets included. Fan cap (0.5 mm) gives ultraāwide pattern for fast coverage. Selfācentering dropāin nozzle.
š ļø Key Features
| š« Redesigned Trigger | Longer arc, wider curve ā fits different finger sizes. Less fatigue than standard triggers. |
| š¦ Swallowtail Handle | Extended tail with pinky rest ā your small finger supports the airbrush, wrist stays relaxed for microāmovements. |
| šŖ Mirror Cups | 10 ml + 20 ml, both mirrorāpolished. Paint slides out during flushing ā faster colour swaps. |
| šļø Cutaway Window | Rear opening ā optimises weight + visual access to needle without disassembly. |
š¦ What's In The Box
āļø Swallowtail body Ā āļø 0.28 mm set (preāinstalled) Ā āļø 0.5 mm set Ā āļø 0.7 mm setĀ Ā Ā āļø 10 ml cup Ā āļø 20 ml cup Ā āļø Lubricant Ā āļø Spare oārings Ā āļø Manual Ā āļø Exclusive Barbatos Rex packaging
š Technical Specifications
| Type | TriggerāStyle DualāAction, Gravity Feed |
| Nozzles | 0.28 + 0.5 + 0.7 mm (selfācentering dropāin) |
| Cups | 10 ml + 20 ml, mirrorāpolished |
| Pressure | 15ā40 PSI (1ā2.7 bar) |
| Handle | Swallowtail with pinky rest + cutaway |
| Warranty | 1 year + 24/7 support |
ā ļø Honest HeadsāUp
ā¢ Trigger adaptation from topālever. Most prefer it after a few sessions.
ā¢ 0.28 mm ā 0.2 mm ā very capable for detail, not extreme microāprecision.
ā¢ Three sets = more parts to store, clean, and not lose. Keep a labelled case.
šØ Hobby Heaven ā By Hobbyists. For Hobbyists.
Gaahleriā¢, Swallowtailā¢ and Barbatos Rexā¢ are trademarks of their respective owners.
What nozzle size do I need for miniatures?
0.3mm is the versatile all-rounder for base coats and priming; 0.2mm suits fine detail work. Larger nozzles (0.5mm) are for terrain and big surfaces.
Do I need a compressor with a tank?
A tank smooths the airflow and reduces pulsing, giving more consistent results ā worth it if you spray regularly, but tankless compressors work fine for occasional use.
How do I keep an airbrush working well?
Flush with airbrush cleaner between colours and strip-clean after each session. Most spraying problems are cleaning problems.
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