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April 2003
- From: Hayward, CA
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Posted by MikeV
on Friday, April 23, 2004 7:33 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by ShModeler
First of all there is the Custom microne series
Here we have: B, SB, C
they range between 300-360$
According to Iwata-medea these are not recommended dor modelers.
Any thought why? maybe our colours are too thick?
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Yes, the Micron requires really thin inks, acrylics and urethanes to reliably spray well.
It is very delicate and very expensive to buy parts for. Total overkill for modeling.
QUOTE: Second we have the Eclipse series
Here we have: BCS, SBS, CS, BS
they all about 105$
According to Iwata-medea these are Highly recommended for modelers.
Does any one of you use the BS or maybe the gravity feed is is too small?
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The Eclipse is the best choice all around as it offers pretty much the same performance as the higher-priced Iwatas.
QUOTE: Third we have the more "simple" double action class the Revolution.
Here we have: BCR, CR, SAR
all around 60$
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These are also a good choice but the Eclipse is capable of finer lines if you need them since it has a smaller tip/needle than the Revolution series.
QUOTE: Fourth we have the HP line
Here we have: HP-A, B, SB, HP-C, BC, BC2
Between 130-170$
And also the "HI performance" and "Hi line" series
Here we have: HP-A+, HP-B+, HP-C+, HP_SB+, HP-BC+.
Between: 153$-195$
They all look great and better then the eclipse BUT(!)...
the only one recommended for hobbiest is the HP-C+. However it is stated that it's "only" a "good match" for enamels and acrylic enamels, when the eclipse is a perfect match
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The HP-C is a good airbrush but I don't feel it is worth the extra cost because the performance is not any better than the Eclipse.
I wouldn't waste my money on the Hi Line models either as they are not necessary unless you just have to have the newest toy on the block.
QUOTE: So... I'm stumped![Black Eye [B)]](/FSM/CS/emoticons/icon_smile_blackeye.gif) ![Banged Head [banghead]](/FSM/CS/emoticons/icon_smile_banghead.gif) ![Black Eye [B)]](/FSM/CS/emoticons/icon_smile_blackeye.gif) ![Banged Head [banghead]](/FSM/CS/emoticons/icon_smile_banghead.gif) ![Blindfold [X-)]](/FSM/CS/emoticons/icon_smile_blindfold.gif)
What do you recommend, and please give me your best calculated answers. Budget limit is 200$.
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If you want an Iwata I would say you should go with either the Eclipse CS or the Revolution CR. The choice is yours.
Mike
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