Andrewvft Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hi, I'm looking to get a new Airbrush. I'm currently using Aztek (that comes in the wooden box). Though I've been looking into the Brand Iwata. Does anyone recommend an Iwata model to use? I read the HP-C plus is good, but I'm very unfamiliar with the brands and models of airbrushes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gotarheelz14 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I once used to have a paasche VL. I am not going to say it was a bad airbrush but it certainly was not the best either. It required a LOT of cleaning and it was just not as learner friendly as the Iwata I later bought. After the VL frustrations I stepped it up and bought an Iwata Eclipse HP-CS. Lets just say I won't be buying a new airbrush any time soon. This thing made the learning curve on airbrushes (I am still learning and nowhere near experienced) a lot smaller for me. I can now say that I am competent, thanks in large part to the Iwata. It is an awesome airbrush. I recommend the HP-CS. It feels right, sprays right, cleans incredibly easy, the rocking assembly is smooth as silk. Everything on it works like it should. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 It really depends on what you want to do. I got an Iwata HP-B Plus this fall for close in detail work and I am very pleased with it. I have a Badger Anthem for general work but for close in, detail, panel, post shade purposes - this Iwata is amazing. Its a little harder to clean than the Badger but not too bad. One thing that worried me was the smaller paint cup on the -B brush. Its not an issue. These airbrushes use so little paint (compared to my Anthem) that it has never been an issue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cksh Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hi, I'm looking to get a new Airbrush. I'm currently using Aztek (that comes in the wooden box). Though I've been looking into the Brand Iwata. Does anyone recommend an Iwata model to use? I read the HP-C plus is good, but I'm very unfamiliar with the brands and models of airbrushes. I have an Iwata eclipse HP-SBS that I am happy with. Not sure why I went with a side feed. I think it's because my Aztec was so it was something familiar. My only complaint, and one I guess is common to side feeds, is having to take apart the cup and clean it constantly, then still having to run thinner through it to clean the brush. I think a gravity feed might be a little faster in clean up. Maybe a little less messy as well (but that's mostly the operator!!) Someday I will switch to a gravity feed. I have been considering their custom microns. I paint just about everything with my airbrush so the smaller the paint line and paint flow the better. But I have been getting better and better with the HP so it is hard to justify the cost. You won't be dissapointed with an Iwata. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BOC262 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I have an Iwata TR. It's a great AB for arthritic fingers (paint gun style trigger), yet it still has excellent double action and lays down paint, clear coats, etc beautifully. Two models are available--the TR-1 and TR-2, one for fine detail work and the other for more general usage. I have the general use brush and it is very versatile. If you are looking for a high end, conventional double action AB, you really can't do much better than a Harder & Steenbeck Infinity. I had one before the arthritis got too bad for me to handle it, but when I was able, it was like driving a Porsche. Even so, I can't say that I'm disappointed at all with the Iwata TR--it is a great AB--quality all the way! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 One thing that worried me was the smaller paint cup on the -B brush. Its not an issue. These airbrushes use so little paint (compared to my Anthem) that it has never been an issue Interesting as I've had almost the exact same experience- I use less paint with my Iawata than my Badger 360! Not sure why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkW Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) Anything from the HiLine series with the MAC valve is worth your weight in gold. Edited October 19, 2009 by MarkW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonB Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Interesting as I've had almost the exact same experience- I use less paint with my Iawata than my Badger 360! Not sure why. Its likely the Iwata atomizes the paint better which gives better coverage and requires less paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Wheeler Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Its likely the Iwata atomizes the paint better which gives better coverage and requires less paint. I'd say it's more likely the difference in nozzle size. Compare them side by side. The Badger is .75mm and it's a easier to spray a lot of paint. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewvft Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 Thanks for all your responses. So the Eclipse HP-CS is the way to go for general purpose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 You might also want to consider the Revolution CR. Wonderful airbrush for general work and also relatively cheap. I ordered mine for around $70 shipped from Dixieart.com. I have used it about eight times now and I wondered how I ever got by with hand brushing. Like I said, if you want a good, reliable, and fairly cheap airbrush, give the Revolution CR a try. RYAN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I'll second the Revolution advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TXCajun Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hi, I'm looking to get a new Airbrush. I'm currently using Aztek (that comes in the wooden box). Though I've been looking into the Brand Iwata. Does anyone recommend an Iwata model to use? I read the HP-C plus is good, but I'm very unfamiliar with the brands and models of airbrushes. I use an HP-CS and I really like it. Just keep it super clean. However, in November, I'm getting a new Badger Patriot and I hear great things about it as well. Plus, it's made/serviced in USA and costs less than Iwata. Stew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I use the Iwata Eclipse and it's the best allrounder I ever had ! http://www.reuels.com/reuels/Iwata_Eclipse_Airbrush_Set.html Hornet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arnobiz Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I received my Iwata Evolution CS last week and it's wonderful, much better than the Aztek I used for the past ten years. It is very easy to disassemble for cleaning and does a very good job with fines lines, i.e. pre-shading. The only downside is that the cup is fixed to the body but that's really no big deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hi, I went out and got an Iwata Eclipse HP-CS last year, after about 25+ years with the hairy stick. I got this after a lot of advise. I find it top grade for doing my 1.72 + 1/48 models. If a hamm fisted git like me can use one properly than it must be good. To date I have had no problems, its a dream to use and a dream to clean (I only put acrylics through it). I would definatly recomend this one. Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TimEarls Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Although I use Badger airbrushes (a 100 and a 150) for my model work, I also have an Iwata HP-C for my artwork. I've been very pleased with its performance and definitely recommend it as I'm sure it can handle model work as well. Easy to clean and maintain. Good coverage. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GGoheen Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I use their HP-CS for most general work and the CM-B for highly detailed painting. Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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