afterburner Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hi all- I have used my Anthem and enjoyed it but I need something that can shoot a really fine line up to say a 1.5-2'' line. I have started working on more 1/72 scale aircraft and even some Warhammer 40k stuff and I just can't seem to get the Anthem to get down small enough. My best friend has an Iwata Custom Micron-C and thought it is amazing I just don't want to put 375 bucks into one. I have heard great things about the Iwata HP-C, and that it can shoot really fine all the way up to a 2 inch. I also like the idea of the filter that attaches to the airbrush, looks like it gives a little something more to hold onto. Thoughts? Thanks! Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I have an Iwata Revolution CR and I like it a lot. It's double action, internal mix. I got mine at Dixieart.com for $77 when I bought it. RYAN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Beary Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Jon, I have an Anthem and can shoot fine lines given enough practice and experimenting with thinning ratios and pressure. I'm pretty sure you meant 1.5-2mm rather than inches!! Shooting a 2mm line with the 155 should be no problem at all. That said, if you go for another airbrush go for a gravity fed design. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Filak Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 That said, if you go for another airbrush go for a gravity fed design. And if you're looking for a gravity airbrush, I can heartily recommend the Thayer and Chandler Omni 4000. I was never a fan of gravity airbrushes before I got this one, but it really is one of the nicest, most user-friendly airbrushes I've ever owned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Yeah, I have been messing with the pressure and the thinning but I have to use acrylics because I spray in the house. The other rub is the siphon feed. I usually have better luck using the gravity feed cup with it rather than the bottle. But if I do get a gravity feed, I want one with a good capacity cup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Since we're on the subject of airbrushes, and I hope you dont mind me asking this Afterburner. Does anyone have any experience w/ the new Paasche Talon? I just received the latest MicroMark catalog, and there's a big picture of it on the front, and I started looking at it. The price is pretty nice, not a whole lot more than what I paid for my VL 10 years ago. Im thinking about picking up a second airbrush, and I like the look of this one. Would just have to get used to gravity feed vs siphon feed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Since we're on the subject of airbrushes, and I hope you dont mind me asking this Afterburner.Does anyone have any experience w/ the new Paasche Talon? I just received the latest MicroMark catalog, and there's a big picture of it on the front, and I started looking at it. The price is pretty nice, not a whole lot more than what I paid for my VL 10 years ago. Im thinking about picking up a second airbrush, and I like the look of this one. Would just have to get used to gravity feed vs siphon feed. This came up on Hyperscale earlier this week and a fellow who has one indicated it was ok, but it wasn't comparable to a high end brush. For the OP, if you are building 1/72, you really dont need a very big cup on a gravity feed brush. The big cup on Iwatas holds more than enough paint. I use a H&S Evolution Silverline 2 in 1 as well as an H&S Infinity, and typically use the smaller cup for everything but overall color on a big model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Yeah, I just like the bigger cup because I keep slinging paint around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I just got a Tamyia HGIII, its so easy to use and the finish is great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Any information on the Paasche Talon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) Any information on the Paasche Talon? Check post #2 in particular: http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/mess...ly+2009+catalog And results of a three brush comparison: http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/mess...L+yeah+-+RANKED Edited January 11, 2009 by David Walker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I just got a Tamyia HGIII, its so easy to use and the finish is great.Isn't that made by Iwata for Tamiya? If it is, it must be nice.Lot of fine ab's out there. I'm very partial to Iwata and own 3 of them. All have there own use. My personal reccommendation would be the Iwata Revolution. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frankycee Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Yeah, I have been messing with the pressure and the thinning but I have to use acrylics because I spray in the house. The other rub is the siphon feed. I usually have better luck using the gravity feed cup with it rather than the bottle. But if I do get a gravity feed, I want one with a good capacity cup. Ericyy has some cheap Sparmax AB's, whcih are Iwata clones I think. I bought the DH103 and I love it...much better than my Badger 175. Cost me 42$, plus 5 $ shipping. You'll need a new hose or an adaptor, as Iwats and Badger dont have the same hose connectors. http://erichmodel.tripod.com/ Frank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk55 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I've also been looking to add a gravity feed airbrush to my arsenal. Thanks David Walker for the links you posted above. I saw the Talon on the Dixie Art site and it looked very cool but it looks like I will stick with an Iwata Revolution CR. I already have an Iwata Eclipse siphon feed with their Smart Jet compressor. The Eclipse works very good for general coverage painting in 1/48 scale which is the scale I prefer. Good discussion gentlemen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Wow, I cant believe the price of the Iwata Revolution models. Thats a lot cheaper than I was expecting. Found them both listed for roughly $70.00. Think I might try getting one of those for my next airbrush. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Wheeler Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hi all-I have used my Anthem and enjoyed it but I need something that can shoot a really fine line up to say a 1.5-2'' line. I have started working on more 1/72 scale aircraft and even some Warhammer 40k stuff and I just can't seem to get the Anthem to get down small enough. My best friend has an Iwata Custom Micron-C and thought it is amazing I just don't want to put 375 bucks into one. I have heard great things about the Iwata HP-C, and that it can shoot really fine all the way up to a 2 inch. I also like the idea of the filter that attaches to the airbrush, looks like it gives a little something more to hold onto. Thoughts? Thanks! Jon For less than $20 you could convert your Anthem to a 3155 and do some pretty fine work. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 Well, after it was all said and done I went with the Iwata Revolution CR. After spending the weekend playing with my pal's Custom Micron I am pretty sure that it has the smoothest trigger action and best atomization I have ever seen. Granted, the CR is not the Micron C but I also used his Eclipse and it is simply phenominal. Thanks for all the input fellas! Looking forwards to seeing ho well it works on my 1/72 Hase F-15C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 You'll definitely be happy with that brush. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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