Iwata hp-c, good choice?

the hp-c will do for almost everything you put it through, but the hp-cs will do it better since the needle isn't quite as small. the hp-cr (revolution series, around $60) is a decent all around airbrush, with the high point as spraying metalics since the needle is .5. it's much easier to spray metalics thru a wide opening than a close one.

the hp-cs is good for broad coverage and fine lines as well. the most valuable asset in airbrushing a fine line is practice!! there is no way to buy experience, so yes, a good quality double action airbrush and lots of practice will render most any effect you wish to take on as far as models go. good luck. later.

Thanks for all the info chaps.Forgive me if I`m asking too much for 1 airbrush to do all components in a 1/12 motorcycle kit,but I have very limited expeirence with airbrushes{got an entry level one with car tyre...lol).The main parts I would be spending time on would be the expansion chambers(exhausts),heat staining them.Most adverts say the quality brushes can spray from hairline to an inch so I presume i can spray the bodywork also?

Thanks again

Simon

the Iwata is a great choice, but at a not so great price. A badger 100LG is around half the price of the Iwata, and with the medium n/n, it's at least as good as the Hp-cs.

I would agree with Chris and go with the HP-CS if you want a good, all-around, gravity-feed Iwata. The HP-C is excellent also but it is more expensive and replacement parts are higher than the HP-CS if I remember correctly.

What do you want the airbrush to do? That is the first question to consider.

Mike

I have an Iwata HP-C and love it. Does all I could ask. You can change the needle and nozzle on the HP-C too. It is a very fine painting instrument. Go for it.

I've been using the HP-CR for several months & like it a lot. As Saltydog says, many prefer the HP-CS, but for the $ difference the CR is a good choice.

Regards, Rick

Simon, i made the mistake of purchasing the hp-c for painting 1/48 scale a/c. don't get me wrong, the hp-c is an excellent airbrush, but the .3mm needle/nozzle combo that comes standard with this airbrush is a tad too small for modelling paints IMO. some have reported having no problems spraying model paints with it, but i thought it was too finicky myself. its more of an illustration airbrush geared toward handling medium with smaller pigment. if you like iwata, the iwata eclipse hp-cs which comes with the .35mm n/n combo is a GREAT choice for modelling!! i love mine!! and my 2nd choice would be the economic iwata revolution hp-cr that comes with the .5mm n/n combo. my 3rd choice would be the Omni 4000. later.