Iwata question...

the cr is around 60 bucks, it's really suited to modeling, very nice. the cs is a bunch more expensive, at 100 bucks, and works even better, produces finer lines, with practice.

If you want Iwata quaity look also at the following makers Olympus, Tamiya, Gunze Sangyo, Wave, etc.

You might find something cheaper there, don't worry they are all made by the same people(i.e. same quality, design differences) just sold under diferent labels.

Having owned and used just about every domestic airbrush on the market, with the exception of my Iwatas, I will boldly advocate the Revolution HP-CR. I have this model and for the money, you can go wrong. It will spray anything, cleans up in a snap, user-friendly, and darn easy to maintain. Mine serves as the workhorse for all my general painting needs. IMHO, the best airbrush on the market under $70.00. With the Iwata name, you're getting quality that will flat out perform, right out of the box!