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Hi
I have some money to invest in my first "real" airbrush and I'm considering buying the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS
(technically this won't be my first airbrush as I have a cheap copy of a Harbor Freight Single Action, bought 8$ at a toy store, that basically shoots paint and that's about it).
My compressor is a 2 gallons 1/3 HP oil-less hardware-store thing that can go up to 90 PSI.
So, is this airbrush is newbie friendly ? Is it good for most normal regular airbrushing works ?
I'm a big fan of AFV in 1/35 scale, and I started building WWII ships in 1/700 scale.
While I want to use it mostly for camo and detailing, how is it when it's time to cover larger area ?
Any alternative I should consider while I'm at it ? Like the Paasche H Card which is a bit cheaper ?
thanks !
I have one and its a ggod airbrush. There is a thread on here on this brush as ppl have come across problem with the air valve/trigger feeling mushy or sticking. I myself have had this problem and had to strip it down and clean all the seals. I think it is caused by thinners/paint bypassing the needle seal and getting where its not supposed to be.
I t seems ok now its had a good clean and a drop of lube on the mechanism.
I am considering buying a badger renegade krome. I have a renegade spirit and its lovely and may try the krome too as it comes with both a. 2 and. 3 needle.
link to the problem thread
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/tools_techniques_and_reference_materials/f/18/t/159237.aspx
Building - WAH 64D
JayF I have some money to invest in my first "real" airbrush and I'm considering buying the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS Any alternative I should consider while I'm at it ? Like the Paasche H Card which is a bit cheaper ?
The Iwata HP-CS is one of the most popular airbrush among modeler. It is perfect for beginner because it is very easy to learn from. It uses high quality material which makes it more resistant to accidental damage than other similarly priced models.
Do a search on "HP-CS" on this forum and you will come up with tons of reason to buy it.
The Paasche H is my first airbrush and is nowhere near the versatility of the HP-CS. It can do the job in the hand of a master modeler, but not friendly to the starter because you take much longer to build up skill on the Paasche H.
If you have a Hobby Lobby nearby, the Iwata is also cheap to keep spares. If you have to mail order spares, every brand is expensive.
This is my main go to airbrush. Its great for general coverage, and with some practice, it will get down to real fine lines, perfect for 1/48 luftwaffe mottle and real fine post-shading. For larger models doing general base coat coverage or priming, I prefer a larger nozzle, such as a .5mm. I'd recommend this airbrush to a beginner in a heartbeat.
The best general purpose AB in my opinion. Super easy to clean. Visit other AB forums and you'll see why the HP-CS is one of the most beloved AB's not only among modelers but also among AB professionals.
Iwata HP-CS | Iwata HP-CR | Iwata HP-M2 | H&S Evolution | Iwata Smart Jet + Sparmax Tank
Wow ! That was a tough question !
So you all convince me, I'll go get the Iwata HP-CS Eclipse.
One more question : about my air compressor, should I change anything or I can keep my noisy hardware-store monster as is ?
If you don't mind the noise, use the current one for some time and buy a quiet compressor made by Iwata or Sparmax when you have $$ to burn (BTW, Sparmax manufactures Iwata compressors). Also, buy an external MAC valve so that you can control the psi very conveniently. I bough one for like $2 on eBay.
The HP-CS uses a self-centering drop-in nozzle, which is ultra convenient. When disassembling the AB, always point the front end of the AB to the ceiling, remove the nozzle cap and take out the nozzle in order to prevent the nozzle from accidentally falling (keep in mind that the nozzle is not screwed in).
JayF Wow ! That was a tough question ! So you all convince me, I'll go get the Iwata HP-CS Eclipse. One more question : about my air compressor, should I change anything or I can keep my noisy hardware-store monster as is ?
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