Iwata, anyone?

Uproar,
I have an Iwata CR and it works great.  I also have a Paasche H Single action and the Paasche Millenium double action.  the big difference is that the CR is gravity fed, so that allows you to spray at lower PSI, which in turn can create finer lines.  The moment I first used the Iwata was the moment I never used the Paasches again.  it feels very comfortable in my hands and has not dissapointed.  it is also a breeze to clean. 

I'm sure there are others here who can create thin lines and do just about anything with the ABs you listed, but in my opinion the Iwatas are a good investment, partiuclarly if you interested in more intricate camoflage schemes (like the squiggly Luftwaffe camo schemes).

jcheung5150 wrote:

Uproar, I have an Iwata CR and it works great.  I also have a Paasche H Single action and the Paasche Millenium double action.  the big difference is that the CR is gravity fed, so that allows you to spray at lower PSI, which in turn can create finer lines.  The moment I first used the Iwata was the moment I never used the Paasches again.  it feels very comfortable in my hands and has not dissapointed.  it is also a breeze to clean.  I'm sure there are others here who can create thin lines and do just about anything with the ABs you listed, but in my opinion the Iwatas are a good investment, partiuclarly if you interested in more intricate camoflage schemes (like the squiggly Luftwaffe camo schemes).

 

Thanks for the information...

I can't find the Iwata CR on their website, just the CH....is it discontinued?

http://www.iwata-medea.com/index.html

I have an HP-C and an HP-SB, both are about a decade old and any issues with them have been 'input errors' on my part, they're fantastic pieces.

I've just noticed that with my tendency to run some nasty (Alclad) stuff through the C, the finish has worn inside of the gravity feed bowl, but it still purrs and takes anything I throw through it. The SB has been great for details that the C can't handle (it doesn't get much use, the C can do a lot)

My rating: five out of five spray cans! Er, something like that...

I'd usually advocate in favor of the awesome Iwata CR as a sole replacemet for your airbrush trio.  But, I too own and still use the Paasche-H with excellent results..now-a-days with Tamiya acrylics, and enamels alike.  For base coats and even some fine detail, the Paasche-H does the job, consistantly and affordably, comparatively like the Iwata.  And for a single action airbrush with a 70+-year-old design, thats pretty impresive.  Over the years I've been able to do everything from general spraying, to fineline camo demarations on 1/72nd scale jets with ease (and practice).  I would keep the Paasche-H.  Mine serves as a back-up and the Iwata HP-CR as a "do-it all", first pick..if you will, but thats my preference.  Spend some more time with the Paasche-H to unlock some more of its potential and you'll be surprised what you can do with it.  The Iwata, I'd be so bold as to say, will save you money by simply using it...and it is an excellent perfomer right out of the box, little guess work, low learning curve and very user-friendly.  In well practiced hands, for little money, compared to it's higher-priced cousins- the Iwata HP-CR is all we modelers need for excellent results.  Just my thoughts and experiences.  Good luck with your eventual choices!     

uproar wrote:

jcheung5150 wrote: Uproar, I have an Iwata CR and it works great.  I also have a Paasche H Single action and the Paasche Millenium double action.  the big difference is that the CR is gravity fed, so that allows you to spray at lower PSI, which in turn can create finer lines.  The moment I first used the Iwata was the moment I never used the Paasches again.  it feels very comfortable in my hands and has not dissapointed.  it is also a breeze to clean.  I'm sure there are others here who can create thin lines and do just about anything with the ABs you listed, but in my opinion the Iwatas are a good investment, partiuclarly if you interested in more intricate camoflage schemes (like the squiggly Luftwaffe camo schemes).   Thanks for the information... I can't find the Iwata CR on their website, just the CH....is it discontinued? http://www.iwata-medea.com/index.html

http://www.iwata-medea.com/products/airbrush/revolution/index.jsp

the CR is among the revolution series. 

Ditto on the HP-CR.. it's a really good brush.. I bought mine about a year ago and loved it, since then I picked up the HP-CS but the CR still gets used a lot.

archangel571 wrote:

the CR is among the revolution series.

 

Thanks for the info--I actually did eventually find it on the website....I'm looking into a CR on eBay now...

uproar wrote:

archangel571 wrote: the CR is among the revolution series.    Thanks for the info--I actually did eventually find it on the website....I'm looking into a CR on eBay now...

Do look at dixieart.com, their price were on lots of occasions able to beat some of the ebay prices with shipping combined these days still.

Iwata? What is that? Some new car company?

LOL, 'least a search on google with iwata will only get us links to airbrushes, not some animal control center if we were to use certain other name... =P

yeah you'd have to find it REAL cheap at ebay to beable to beat the $65 HP-CR with free shipping from www.dixieart.com ...

Thanks for the advice, everyone....the Iwata I was bidding on on eBay just reached the point where the dixieart.com deal would probably be better....but one question--does the Iwata CR come with an airhose, as offered by Dixie Art?  Thanks!

I don't think the set on dixieart for the CR comes with an airhose.  They do offer it for 10 bucks more i believe.  If you look at their BCR set with the hose it's a different set number than if it's just the BCR airbrush itself.

archangel571 wrote:

I don't think the set on dixieart for the CR comes with an airhose.  They do offer it for 10 bucks more i believe.  If you look at their BCR set with the hose it's a different set number than if it's just the BCR airbrush itself.

 

Well, then....any chance a Paasche braided air hose might be compatible with an Iwata CR airbrush?  Or am I stuck with buying the hose too.... 

 

 

Actually, I guess we can hose that question--I just noticed that Dixie-Art sells a cheap Paasche-Iwata adapter, too!

uproar wrote:

archangel571 wrote: I don't think the set on dixieart for the CR comes with an airhose.  They do offer it for 10 bucks more i believe.  If you look at their BCR set with the hose it's a different set number than if it's just the BCR airbrush itself.   Well, then....any chance a Paasche braided air hose might be compatible with an Iwata CR airbrush?  Or am I stuck with buying the hose too....      Actually, I guess we can hose that question--I just noticed that Dixie-Art sells a cheap Paasche-Iwata adapter, too!

I guess you men this one http://order.icorp.net/mpr/mo?review+c_dixie+q_1+i_99A188+n_Paasche_Adapter_Iwata_to_Paasche_hose+u_2.60