New Iwata HP-CS!!

That's great !

boatdetective

do you have a supply house you like dealing with RE parts?

One of the things I like about my HP-CS is parts availability at Hobby Lobby. They carry needles/nozzles/simple things. For more intricate innards, I have used Chicago Airbrush Supply.

Have fun with your Iwata. It is very popular and I think you made a smart choice.

Hands down, most knowledgable shop is Coast Airbrush.  If you call Iwata, that's who they'll send you to.

https://www.coastairbrush.com/

Paul

Greg

boatdetective

do you have a supply house you like dealing with RE parts?

One of the things I like about my HP-CS is parts availability at Hobby Lobby. They carry needles/nozzles/simple things. For more intricate innards, I have used Chicago Airbrush Supply.

Have fun with your Iwata. It is very popular and I think you made a smart choice.

I do exactly the same. In most cases, Hobby Lobby is all you need, including hose. Don't forget the 40% off coupon.

I agree that Iwata HP-CS is the best general purpose airbrush for modeling. Not the finest detail AB, but you do not need the finest detail 99.9% of the time.

Greg

 One of the things I like about my HP-CS is parts availability at Hobby Lobby. They carry needles/nozzles/simple things. For more intricate innards, I have used Chicago Airbrush Supply.

Have fun with your Iwata. It is very popular and I think you made a smart choice.

 

I'd have to second Greg's answer.  I got my Iwata at Hobby Lobby and they have a great selection of accessories for it.  

I love my Iwata.  You have chosen...wisely.  LOL!

Have fun!

Is HP-CS fine enough to do post shade on 1/72 aircraft?

united2019

Is HP-CS fine enough to do post shade on 1/72 aircraft?

 

Short opinion: I say yes.

Longer opinion: There are different opinions about needle/nozzle sizes and fine lines. The abilitly of my HP-CS to draw a fine line far exceeds my coordination to control it where I had planned to place it. Therefore, for me, even though I'd argue against the need for the super-fine nozzle/needles in our hobby (I think the paints we use are not designed for them, they are designed for inks), in my case it doesn't matter because I am a klutz and can't control the line I'm trying to lay down anyway.

I found this old discussion/argument if you're interested:

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/tools_techniques_and_reference_materials/f/18/t/126961.aspx?page=1

(sorry, the hotlink isn't working this time)

Bottom line, I think you'll be fine. And I'll look forward to hearing what the folk who can control their airbrushes better than I have to say.