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Neo for Iwata worth it?

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Posted by damouav on Thursday, May 2, 2019 5:42 AM

I live in Aus too, and I would strongly recommend the Eclipse over the basic Neo. I have had my Eclipse for several years and it has been sensational.

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Posted by K4BeeTee on Thursday, May 2, 2019 1:51 AM

modelmaker66

 

Will you see the difference, maybe but probobly not if you are newer to airbrushing. 

To me this means I'll get a better result in the long run from the Eclipse :o

 

The Minister of War and Finance has given me the blessing to choose whichever so I guess that's half the battle won! :)

 

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Posted by modelmaker66 on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 11:33 PM

K4BeeTee

Hi guys

I'm hunting around for a decent "my first" airbrush. I've looked at Don's site and his write-up on the Neo was a bit iffy - talking about needle seating issues etc This was back in 2012 though and apparently changes were made to production and Im assuming those issues were ironed out.

Is the Neo worth buying at all or should I bite the bullet and go for the Eclipse?

 

BT

 

The neo is a good airbrush. Had one for a couple years. The eclipse is marginally better, but is double the price too. Will you see the difference, maybe but probobly not if you are newer to airbrushing. Go get one and try it. Let us know what you think.

 

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  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 6:07 PM

I like mine, bought it about 3 years ago and haven't had any issues with it.  Have used it on a dozen models.  I shoot acrylics, some Vallejo, and mostly Tamiya and MM

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Neo for Iwata worth it?
Posted by K4BeeTee on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 5:10 PM

Hi guys

I'm hunting around for a decent "my first" airbrush. I've looked at Don's site and his write-up on the Neo was a bit iffy - talking about needle seating issues etc This was back in 2012 though and apparently changes were made to production and Im assuming those issues were ironed out.

Initially I considered the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS, but it's a little pricey here in Oz. I can get a Neo at slightly less than half the price of an Eclipse.

Is the Neo worth buying at all or should I bite the bullet and go for the Eclipse?

 

BT

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