Badger Air-Brush Co. Sotar 2020-2F Large Gravity Feed Fine Airbrush, Black
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- The Model 2020-2F Kit includes SOTAR 2020-2F in black box with Instructions. The fine (black) needle / nozzle will spray a "Hair line to 3/4-inch (19 millimeter) spray pattern
- The Sotar the 2020-2, designed with the a 1/12 ounce color cup allows for extended use before having to add color, is perfect for intricate detail work; the ideal airbrush for fine and commercial artists
- The SOTAR 20/20 airbrushes can spray finely pigmented, properly reduced paints, water colors, inks, dyes, and low viscosity acrylics
- Gravity feed, dual action, internal mix airbrush; The SOTAR was designed by an elite team of professional artists and illustrators. Micrometer setting allows user to preset desired spray pattern; Multi patented design including rear needle release. Badger Airbrushes are American Made. One year on mfg. defects with a lifetime on the PTFE needle bearing and any factory labor repairs
- Paint source: Gravity feed 2ml cup
Description
The 2020 provides the professional illustrator with an airbrush capable of producing the ultimate in fine line detail. It is more precise, more comfortable, and more reliable than any competitor. When fine line detail or the finest paint atomization for a “soft” spray pattern is required, SOTAR is the only choice. Finely pigmented properly reduced paints, water colors, inks, dyes, and low viscosity acrylics can be sprayed with the 2020. The elongated body maintains an efficient distance between trigger and paint reservoir. The trigger and back lever assemble easily thanks to our innovative “track and winged” design. The Sotar has a mounted 1/12 ounce color cup which allows for extended use before having to add color. The fine (black) needle / nozzle will spray a "Hair” line to 3/4-inch (19 millimeter) spray pattern The medium (white) needle / nozzle will spray a "pen" line to 1-inch (25 millimeter) spray pattern The heavy (clear) needle / nozzle will spray a "pencil” line to 1 1/4 inch (31 millimeter) spray pattern.
Brand: Badger Air-Brush Co.
Color: Black
Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)
Item Volume: 2 ml
Special Feature: Color Container
Unit Count: 1 Count
Paint Type: Watercolor
Item Form: Liquid
Included Components: Instructions
Model Name: Sotar 2020-2F Large Gravity Feed Fine Airbrush
Brand Name: Badger Air-Brush Co.
Paint Type: Watercolor
Item Form: Liquid
Included Components: Instructions
Model Name: Sotar 2020-2F Large Gravity Feed Fine Airbrush
UPC: 047459202029
Global Trade Identification Number: 29
Manufacturer: Badger Air-Brush Co.
Item Type Name: Airbrush
Model Number: 2020-2F
Part Number: 2020-2F
Warranty Description: Your badger airbrush is warranted against all manufacturing defects of material and/or factory workmanship origin for a period of one year. Any part or material that becomes defective or is worn so as to not be usable within one year of purchase will be repaired or replaced at our discretion and expense. Your badger airbrush has a lifetime warranty for any necessary factory labor (after the first year, the only cost of factory repair will be the cost of shipping to the factory and repair related parts). These warranties do not cover damage caused by negligence, accidents, misuse, or units that have been abused or altered in any way. The ptfe needle bearing has a lifetime warranty and if ever necessary will be replaced at the factory without cost, except for to the factory shipment cost, to the airbrush owner.
Special Features: Color Container
Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)
Item Volume: 2 ml
Unit Count: 1 Count
Color: Black
Color Code: #000000
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Top Amazon Reviews
Style Name: Airbrush
Over the last few years, I have traded up from my Badger Anthem, to a Badger Patriot 105, and then a Badger Krome airbrush for painting my 1/35th scale model armor. I love all three, but never was able to develop the skill to free hand camouflage patterns reliably with my Krome. After seeing several youtube wideos, I decided to try the Badger Sotar 2020-2F when it was available on Amazon for a price ($69.89) less than I had paid for either of my Patriots or my Krome. As soon as I took it out of the box, I was hooked. It is much lighter and shorter than my Krome and feels like a pen in my hands and, just like a pen, I was easily able to sketch in patterns. After about 20 minutes of practice, I took on a three color schemed Syrian T-55 which turned out perfectly. I was amazed and very pleased. The lighter weight and the shorter nose of the Sotar compared to my Krome allowed me to use the full potential this fine instrument offered. The trigger movement is silky smooth and the small cup is perfect for what I need it to hold. The needle is very sharp and I would recommend using the included forked spray regulator to protect it from getting too close to the model surface. For protection, I also store my Sotar with the needle slightly retracted; a piece of cake with the ability to loosen the chuck and pull the needle back from the rear without removing the handle. It cleans as easily as my Patriots or my Krome. My only quibbles are the relatively flimsy carboard box that it comes in compared to the standard Badger hard plastic clamshell and the shorter nose may not fit most cleaning pots / airbrush holders so you may need to add an airbrush holder to your work top. Fortunately, the gravity feed airbrush holder on my Badger TC 910 compressor works fine. I highly recommend the Sotar 2020-F to any scale modeller looking for a superb detail airbrush at a stunningly low price.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2013 by Michael P. Malanaphy
Style Name: Airbrush
Badger makes excellent airbrushes and the solar is no exception. This brush is capable of very fine details of you're knowledgeable about thinning and pressure. It's well machined and quite durable. If you're experienced at all with airbrushes, takedown and cleaning is a breeze. Badger uses proprietary threads so you'll need an adapter to set your brush up with a standard hose.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026 by Greg Burnett
Style Name: Airbrush
Awesome airbrush! Tore open the box & put 'er through the paces. Worked great with inks & yielded excellent detail at a variety of low pressures for illustrations.This brush is very comfortable to use for long periods and the action is silky-smooth. I also tried it with reduced Wicked Colors (Detail), and was surprised that I could get it to flow w/ the 0.19mm tip. I did experience tip dry, but I expected that and played with the ratios. More out of curiosity, after my initial 5 hour mega-session with it I did a complete "tear-down" to do a "deep cleaning" and watched the tiny tip bounce off the table and land somewhere in another dimension (it's tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiny and doing such isn't recommended). I contacted Badger and asked where I could obtain a replacement - the next day, I had three emails related to my inquiry. One from the president of the company offering help and additional information (as well as replacement). I was floored! Excellent customer service! One caveat, I wouldn't recommend this as your first airbrush (think of it like a teenager with a Ferrari) - the Sotar is a hotrod airbrush. She can be temperamental (if you don't use the right mediums or reduce it properly), but like with any other type of hotrod, you'll come away with a big smile on your face.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2014 by Allen C.
Style Name: Airbrush
I’m very disappointed with this company Badger. They sent me an airbrush, that didn’t work and didn’t pick up any air from the compressor. I was so excited to try this product and it let me down. I will never buy from them again 👎🏾
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2026 by Greg
Style Name: Airbrush
Let me start by saying that my daily workhorse is my Paasche Talon. One day I was watch a video on painting figures and the presenter was using a Sotar 20/20. SO I thought to give it a try. After using this for a couple weeks here is what I have learned. Pros: 1. It is priced middle of the road making it much cheaper than Iawata, Harder and Steinbeck, and Grex. 2. Fairly easy to clean. 3. Good for laying down color coats 4. comfortable in the hand. 5. You can loosen the locking nut and remove the needle without removing the handle. Cons: 1. The plastic parts make it feel cheap compared to other airbrushes. 2. The nozzle is not threaded making it easy to lose. 3. the design has several weaknesses that can damage the airbrush during disassemble and assembly if care is not used. 4. The plastic parts and design weaknesses make other air brushes a better value for the money. For detailed breakdown of my experience with the Sotar, read on. 1. This purchase has left me questioning Badgers Quality Control. This is the second airbrush to cross my hobby bench that did not function out of the box. They both bubbled into the cup. The first, a Badger 200, required the air-cap to be modified so the nozzle was outside the air-cap and not inside it. This one required a thorough cleaning and adjusting before it would work. To me this is a huge disappointment. For the price, I would expect it to work right out of the box. 2. Once working, it does and okay job. When laying down a color coat it worked well. When doing fine detail, it is an average performer. I found it difficult to get really fine lines and to get into areas where detailed work is required. 3. Value: this air-brush is an average value. To begin with, extreme caution must be used when removing the air cap. This is because the nozzle is not threaded onto the body, like Iwata, Grex and others using a similar design. To cut cost, the two parts use a tapered interface to create the seal. So when you remove the cap the nozzle falls onto the floor and is lost. Also care should be taken during assembly because over-tightening can result in a tear in the soft brass of the body causing a serious air leak. Under tightening can also cause a leak, so this can be touchy. The color cup cap is soft plastic. This is a much cheaper part than the metal ones, provided by other brands, but does offer one advantage. It is easier to put on or take off because it is soft and flexible. The metal ones are easier to clean. Finally the plastic piece on the underside, intended to improve ergonomics, is very cheap looking. The part had burrs and rough edges. This part does not appear to have been fully thought out. It feels more like an after thought. Finally when compared to a Paasche Talon for $30 to $40 less in price and works right out of the box, makes the Talon a better value for the money. But as badger air brushes go, it is not a bad performer. If you are a fan of Badger products you will not be disappointed in the performance. Plus the Sotar is a double action airbrush, it works much better than the Badger single action air brushes. Overall, I would give this airbrush a solid C+.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020 by D.B.G.J.
Style Name: Airbrush
I purchased this on the advice of a friend who recommended it as good for very fine detail work for models. Boy was he right. In one afternoon I was able to do the camouflage scheme of olive green and red-brown over a dark yellow for an entire force of 15mm WWII German vehicles. The results were superb. The Sotar does prefer airbrush paint to thinned regular paint, even when thinned with airbrush medium. Both will work but the flow is better with true airbrush paint. The regular acrylic worked, but required more effort to get a proper and even spray when doing very fine work. I love this thing and will likely be selling my (much more expensive) Pasche double action. It's simply superior in every way. The only caution I will mention - this brush does NOT come with an air hose. I was fortunate in that I had one from my original airbrush which was also a Badger product and even though it is probably 30 years old it works fine. If you do not have a Badger hose handy, be sure to order one with your Sotar. You may need an adaptor for the hose to attach to your compressor as well. These are not expensive items, but getting a brush and being eager to try and and then finding you have nothing compatible would be annoying.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014 by Mike Major
Style Name: Airbrush
Buying a Badger product is a zero risk exercise. The product performs superbly and is built to last. I own several airbrushes from most of the leading airbrush manufacturers and this Sotar 2020 would be my first choice for fine and detail work. It's important to thin your paint well, this applies for any airbrush and particularly so with a fine needle airbrush and adjust your air pressure to match the paint and several other factors which I will not elaborate on, so assuming you are able to get the basics more or less right you will experience just how easy and satisfying it is to control and achieve some very impressive results with this Sotor 2020. As much as I love airbrushing, I loath the airbrush clean up afterwards. This unit is a breeze to clean; the base of the cup is easily accessible and close to the nozzle assembly so the amount of material that would need to be removed is minimal. And lastly the feel of this unit in your hand feels natural making it very comfortable to use for extended periods. It’s an airbrush that has clearly been designed for discerning airbrush artists and from the rest of us mere mortals, we thank them for helping influence the creation of such a fine product.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2014 by Stan
Style Name: Airbrush
Needle is too tight and does not move fluidly and wouldn’t seal properly letting paint and cleaner to keep spraying out. The needle was so tight that I was not even able to remove it to see if I could fix the issue. I could also feel a grind in the trigger area as I attempted to pull back – not smooth action at all. I never got to the point of being able to use it to get a better idea of how well it worked. I have a couple other Badgers – both Krome’s and I love them. The trigger action is smooth and clean and it was a good twenty dollars cheaper. The Sotar is supposed to be Badgers top gun – and I really don’t feel it is any more… It feels cheapened down from what it once was. If you are thinking of giving Badger a go – try a Krome over the Sotar. Update: After brainstorming I finally got the needle out of the airbrush. The main challenge was a needed adjustment with the needle glide. I have no clue what Badger calls it - but it’s the Teflon ring that the needle travels through and seals the cup from the main body of the brush. After I adjusted that - loosening it up with a small screwdriver - I was able to get the needle to seal and run smoothly. It's still a bit clunky for this brush - but it’s a good brush for the price point. I still have two major complaints about it - the first is that I should not have to make an adjustment right out of the box. And this is a major one that if you are new to the airbrush you would not know what to do. It's like buying brand new car and then having to immediately take it in for a front-end alinement. I really think it's unfair for the company selling airbrush as well as those buying it.... It could be avoided. This brings me to the 2nd part of this - and that’s testing and Quality Control. The instruction state that ALL their airbrushes get tested before being sent out. I highly doubt this as - the needle would not move freely - so I don't see how it was really tested. I had to really work to get the needle to release. If it was tested - why - WHY - would you send this out the door for a customer without readjusting the Teflon needle baring? That looks bad on the company. Overall – Badger has good airbrushes for the price. I do have them in my collection and I DO use and enjoy them – but you may have to fiddle with it to get it to work right for you.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023 by Mr. Smith