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What airbrush for enamels?

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    November 2005
What airbrush for enamels?
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 8:53 AM
I intend to buy a new airbrush and I was kind of aiming for the Iwata HP-C because it seems affordable but I'm left in the dark after reading that it's not suitable for painting model kits.. So, please make some suggestions regarding a not too expensive, quality, double-action, gravity feed airbrush suitable for painting model kits with enamels (Humbrol and MM). Thanks!
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 10:19 AM
I have an Iwata HP-CS. I't a gravity fed double-action with a .3mm tip (iffmemory serves correctly) I use MM enamels and occasionally Humbrol and use and cleaning on this is almost effortless. (future goes through great too) I get better results than I ever hoped. Makes me look like a pro. Everyone has their opinion but I've owned Badger 350, 100LG, Pasche H, VL, aztek, Sotar 20/20 and the Iwata (yes I've spent a lot of money and tried a lot of brushes) Hands down the best for me is the Iwata. As you'll see anywhere in this forum, Bear-air and Dixie-art are the places to go. This brush goes for about $85-$90 through them.
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    April 2003
  • From: Hayward, CA
Posted by MikeV on Friday, October 31, 2003 11:12 AM
Along with Plum1030's excellent advice I would say look at the T&C (Badger) Omni 4000 and 5000, as they are both excellent airbrushes.

The Omni 4000 is very similar to the Iwata HP-C in shape and size:




The Omni 5000 has a smaller cup:



Both of these along with the Iwata Eclipse are excellent choices.

Mike

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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 1, 2003 12:35 AM
I have an Iwata HP-C I bought about 6 months ago. Have sprayed Tamiya acrylics with ok. It is supposed to be able to handle lacquers too. It's a double-action with a gravity feed. Don't know why it can't be used on models. Works OK so far for me! I bought mine thru Dixie-Art online. No complaints so far! Currently working on a DML Panther II and sprayed the three-color ambush camo scheme with it ok!!

Glenn
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