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EliteModelling yea my hobby shop has all the latest models but they fall way behind in Airbrushes so i will go with the iwata. do you think its a good idea?
yea my hobby shop has all the latest models but they fall way behind in Airbrushes so i will go with the iwata. do you think its a good idea?
All I can say is buy what you like and what has parts available should you need them.
EliteModelling can you maybe tell me what is a good buy from my local hobby shop? the link below http://www.modellerschoice.com/DesktopDefault3.aspx?tabid=38&CategoryId=4 there is not a big selection(mostly testors) can you tell me if i should get a airbrush here or just go for the iwata?
can you maybe tell me what is a good buy from my local hobby shop? the link below
http://www.modellerschoice.com/DesktopDefault3.aspx?tabid=38&CategoryId=4
there is not a big selection(mostly testors) can you tell me if i should get a airbrush here or just go for the iwata?
I don't see any Iwata's at that link. All I see are Badger, a couple Paasche's and that pseudo airbrush the Aztec.
Of the ones I see I would go with the Badger 155 Anthem as I don't see any gravity-feed models which are better all around.
well i will pay for quality so i guess the Iwata is the best bet for my money. Its only 120 dollars so i have nothing to lose. thank you
-Adam J.
Your local store is charging the full or nearly full MSRP for their airbrushs. In the US, I usually expect 35-50% off MSRP. If they are the only game in town, you should go for the Iwata.
Besides, the store does not list the newer gravity feed models such as the Badger 105 Patriot or the Paasche Talon.
Sadly, like most places in Canada, they don't stock the Renegade series or the 100LG. You can buy the Badger 150 with hose at Dixie Art for $88.50 US compared to $150 Canadian. An online currency exchanger tells me that $88.50 US = $93.50 CDN. Duty & shipping would probably be in the $20-30 range.
You're pretty close to the border, know anyone in Buffalo you can ship it to? Quick drive across the border and back might be worth it!
So long folks!
EliteModelling i feel i should pick one up soon. how much would you pay for it? $119 U.S.D from bearair.com (were i got my polarbear 2000 compressor) amazing compressor!
i feel i should pick one up soon. how much would you pay for it? $119 U.S.D from bearair.com (were i got my polarbear 2000 compressor) amazing compressor!
US$119 is a good, but not exceptional price for an Iwata HP-CS. Being in Canada, it is more important to find a dealer who can ship to Canada at the lowest possible total cost. If you had dealed with them on the compressorbefore, you are probably happy with BearAir. Some of your countrymen may want to comment on that. Get everything, hose etc., you need in one order can save you shipping.
I got my tools and models locally whenever possible. The shipping usually offset any saving in mail order. I do it only when I cannot find the item locally or the special order is too expensive. Good luck with your new AB.
G'day Mike, long time, no see mate.
Keilau, I like to use the Revolution CR .5mm for metallic paints due to the larger metallic pigment usually in these paints (generally I like to use Tamiya, Testors, Humbrol, etc).
The Eclipse CS is my favourite for everything else, I absolutely love it, but for me it can be prone to a bit of clogging with larger pigments, but this is in no way definitive and could vary with others users depending on preferred paints, etc. The CR just gives that little extra leeway on the metalics for my money and really I would be quite happy if it was the only airbrush I had.
Cheers,
Snowy.
No457 Snowy Wow, this thread was pulled back from the dead, probably around the same time I last posted here.
Wow, this thread was pulled back from the dead, probably around the same time I last posted here.
And these 6 years old posts are good as new today.
I've owned the Eclipse HP-CS for 6 years now and love it for everything "except" applying metallics, for that I have the Revolution HP-CR (.5mm needle), between those two I find you pretty much have airbrush heaven for modelling. Cheers,
I've owned the Eclipse HP-CS for 6 years now and love it for everything "except" applying metallics, for that I have the Revolution HP-CR (.5mm needle), between those two I find you pretty much have airbrush heaven for modelling.
Snowy, can you elaborate a little more on your experience and conclusion. What makes you switch to the larger nozzle of the CR for metallic? What NMF paint do you use? This is a sincere question, not to argue your point.
Up to now, my NMF are limited to spray can and brush paint. I purchased some Talon NMF paints (acrylic) and want to start experimenting. I have been wondering which, the 0.35 mm nozzle Iwata HP-CS or the 0.51 mm nozzle Badger Patriot, airbrush should be my starting point.
Gerald, please join in if you have an opinion.
keilau How do you compare the trigger action of the Patriot vs the 100LG?
How do you compare the trigger action of the Patriot vs the 100LG?
I think the 100LG is a smoother trigger keilau but the Patriot is pretty good as well.
Every airbrush I get I take it apart and put Needle Juice on the needle, trigger and any other moving parts to smooth the action. Having the action perfectly smooth is not that big of a deal to me as it doesn't affect my ability to airbrush something.
You are right Snowy this is an old thread and got me to wondering where old friends on here are at now.
Saltydog, where are you?
You too Roosterfish. Where have you all gone?
Snowy
MikeV keilau: The Iwata CS has the smoothest trigger and the most linear fine control. That is interesting keilau because when I had my HP-CS I thought my Badger 100LG's trigger was smoother.
keilau: The Iwata CS has the smoothest trigger and the most linear fine control. That is interesting keilau because when I had my HP-CS I thought my Badger 100LG's trigger was smoother.
The Iwata CS has the smoothest trigger and the most linear fine control.
That is interesting keilau because when I had my HP-CS I thought my Badger 100LG's trigger was smoother.
My comparison is from the test sample of one each. The experience of others may vary. The Badger Patriot trigger, when I first received it, was tight to the point that it would not return to the neutral position when I released it. It works better now after I broke it in by repeatedly pulling the trigger as in normal airbrushin a few hundred times. The two Powercat airbrushs (knockoffs) trigger is too loose for my taste, but they also work fine. The Iwata was the best "as received" and in daily use. This seems to be similar to the experience of saltydog. See your 2004 posts below:
MikeV QUOTE: Originally posted by saltydog QUOTE: Actually the trigger on my Omni 4000 is almost as good as the HP-CS and the Anthem and 360 are just as good as the HP-CS in every way. hmm, thats strange. my omni has a smoother trigger than my hp-c, but the hp-cs is the smoother of the 3. later. That's the nature of machined parts. Sometimes some are smoother than others. I noticed that my Omni 4000 got smoother as it was used and broken in. Did you notice the same thing. Mike
QUOTE: Originally posted by saltydog QUOTE: Actually the trigger on my Omni 4000 is almost as good as the HP-CS and the Anthem and 360 are just as good as the HP-CS in every way. hmm, thats strange. my omni has a smoother trigger than my hp-c, but the hp-cs is the smoother of the 3. later. That's the nature of machined parts. Sometimes some are smoother than others. I noticed that my Omni 4000 got smoother as it was used and broken in. Did you notice the same thing. Mike
QUOTE: Actually the trigger on my Omni 4000 is almost as good as the HP-CS and the Anthem and 360 are just as good as the HP-CS in every way. hmm, thats strange. my omni has a smoother trigger than my hp-c, but the hp-cs is the smoother of the 3. later.
keilau The Iwata CS has the smoothest trigger and the most linear fine control.
EliteModelling im thinking of getting this airbrush. do you recommend this one? mine just broke somehow. im going to send it in but i think its time for a change.(i noticed that this a very old post but i need help) thank you.
im thinking of getting this airbrush. do you recommend this one? mine just broke somehow. im going to send it in but i think its time for a change.(i noticed that this a very old post but i need help) thank you.
I second what hkshooter said about the need to thin paints properly when using the CS.
The CS is my primary airbrush for most modeling works. I have the CS, one Badger 105 Patriot, one Paasche H and two Powercat (one Iwata C+ knockoff and one Badger 155 knockoff). The Iwata CS has the smoothest trigger and the most linear fine control.
I ordered the Patriot with the fine nozzle which is still larger than the CS needle/nozzle combo. Therefore, it is a bit more tolerant of less thinning. I find it very convenient when I want to put down more paint over large area quick. I suspect that many modeler may prefer the larger nozzle 0.5 mm of the Patroit over that of a CS, 0.35 mm. It is perfectly adequate if you need to paint fine details with the Patroit.
I am no airbrush expert, just a weekend modeler using an airbrush now and then.
Holy thread resurection Batman!!!
All the info you need is in the previous thread posts. The AB is a good one, works well if the paint is thinned properly. I have one and use it primarily for small stuff and tight camo.
QUOTE: Originally posted by sigman MikeV, keep us posted as to your feedback of the result of your HP-CS?
QUOTE: Originally posted by saltydog QUOTE: Actually the trigger on my Omni 4000 is almost as good as the HP-CS and the Anthem and 360 are just as good as the HP-CS in every way. hmm, thats strange. my omni has a smoother trigger than my hp-c, but the hp-cs is the smoother of the 3. later.
QUOTE: Actually the trigger on my Omni 4000 is almost as good as the HP-CS and the Anthem and 360 are just as good as the HP-CS in every way.
QUOTE: Originally posted by 1337 hmmm... strange, my badger 100 should be here in 4-6 weeks
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