Iwata HP-B

the needle/nozzle is .2, which is a bit small for model paints, but if you're using dyes and inks, it works wonders.

where can you get it for 150?

.2mm will also work quiet well with Tamiya and Gunze paints, don't let them tell you otherwise.

.3mm seems to be more the norm on most airbrushes I have seen and used, also got a .2mm and no probs with it.

I agree with model museum, you can spray the thinner acrylics with a .2mm nozzle but if you are inexperienced with mixing paint for airbrushing it may be more trouble than its worth as it can be tricky to spray right and you will have to thin the paint more than normal. If you can spray your paint with the fine head assembly with your 150 then you should be okay.
John

I also agree with MM and John, but why spend so much on a modeling airbrush? Unless you are extremely proficient you won't get any finer lines with the HP-B than you will with an airbrush that is much less money.
What I always ask though is what do you need it to do?
Unless you are planning to paint something with very fine texture such as animal fur or something along those lines, an illustration airbrush like that is really unnecessary.

Mike

Thanks for the input so far. I am planning on using this AB for fine detail only. Stuff like exhaust stain, touchups, or fine camo work. I don't plan on getting rid of my Badger 150, I love that brush. But I can't do fine detail without getting alot of over spray. I'm getting it at 20% discount from a hobby shop near where I live. I've seen these on the net for as much as 240 us.

I did these exhaust stains and freehand sprayed the camo with an Omni 4000.



Mike

I have an Iwata HP-B and i think it's great. Bought it at Dixieart.com paid 85.00 US with hose included shipping.

This is a great airbrush, but IMHO, you would be better off with an airbrush that is more versatile. Accordingly, I suggest taking a look at the Iwata HP-CS. This has gravity feed and a .35mm nozzle which will allow for your very fine line needs as well as providing good overall coverage with better paint flow. As mentioned, Dixieart is a great source.

Mike M

sinky, the smaller needle nozzle that you're are talking about will cause trouble if you don't get the paint viscosity just right. the key to fine line and detail work is airpressure, paint viscosity, distance from the surface, and how much experience you have with all of the above. you could take the badger 150 and play around with said adjustments and probably do ok, although i've never had a badger 150. it takes low airpressure (10psi is a good starting point), thin paint (60%thinner to 40% paint is a good starting point), and get in as close as possible with said mixture. if you get a grainy result, thin the paint more until you get a nice smooth paint job at the pressure your using. i've done camo demarcation lines with a mixture of 80%thinner to 20% paint with the psi down below 10psi with my iwata HP-CS and got consistant pencil thin lines. its all in experience, patience, and much practice. if i were you, i'd try and get the HP-CS. good luck. later.