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Need a New Airbrush; Suggestions?
retiredyank
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Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - 02:43 PM UTC
Well, after several years, my Iwata Revolution HP-C is giving out. It's had a long and busy life. I'm looking to replace it with another Iwata. Looking for suggestions for a large nozzle brush. I'm thinking of upgrading to a Hi-Line, Hi-po or Custom Micron. Does anybody have any experience with any of these, that I can get some advice? Must be gravity feed and have a comparable nozzle diameter. Price, between these models, is not a factor.
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - 09:22 PM UTC
Take a look at the brushes from Harder and Steinbeck as well. Great quality and built to last. My current evolution brush is about 10 years old, and I never had to replace anything. I have added a 0.15 needle/nozzle and a quick fix to control the paint flow .... I believe the infinity offers these as standard. These are quite a bit cheaper than the Iwata brushes, but equal on quality IMO. Easy and fast to clean as well. 
retiredyank
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 12:39 AM UTC
There is only a $10 difference in price. I also prefer a larger paint cup. This is one problem I have encountered with the Badger Sotar 2020. The paint cup is too small and at too low of an angel. You have to nearly point the brush straight down, to avoid spilling paint.
pseudorealityx
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 03:51 AM UTC
What is going wrong with the current one that can't be fixed easily? There's really not much to an airbrush.
viper29_ca
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 04:30 AM UTC
I will echo what Frank said, you can't go wrong with a Harder & Steenbeck airbrush.
From the Evolution to the Silverline to the Infinity, they are all great airbrushes and will last you a lifetime.
Doesn't get any better!
From the Evolution to the Silverline to the Infinity, they are all great airbrushes and will last you a lifetime.
Doesn't get any better!
retiredyank
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 04:34 AM UTC
I would have to replace several parts to fix it. I was already looking to upgrade.
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 04:41 AM UTC
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I would have to replace several parts to fix it. I was already looking to upgrade.
I have had my Paasche for longer then I can remember, the only things I have replaced over the years are the tip and needle, and was not expensive at all, less the $20.
I also have an Iwata Eclipse CS, and I love it for fine work, big cup, great control.
pseudorealityx
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 06:20 AM UTC
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I would have to replace several parts to fix it. I was already looking to upgrade.
What couldn't the Revolution do that you want the new one to be able to do?
retiredyank
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 06:23 AM UTC
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Quoted TextI would have to replace several parts to fix it. I was already looking to upgrade.
What couldn't the Revolution do that you want the new one to be able to do?
Perhaps you didn't read the title of this thread?
pseudorealityx
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 06:42 AM UTC
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Quoted TextQuoted TextI would have to replace several parts to fix it. I was already looking to upgrade.
What couldn't the Revolution do that you want the new one to be able to do?
Perhaps you didn't read the title of this thread?
You specifically say you want a 'large nozzle brush', and then list 3 airbrushes, all of which have smaller nozzles (.23 mm) compared to your current airbrush. (.5 mm)
So, I'll ask again. What do you actually want from this new brush? Because it seems you're confused.
retiredyank
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 06:55 AM UTC
Finer spray control. More durable. The hi-line and hi-po have .3mm nozzles, not .23mm.
pseudorealityx
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 07:25 AM UTC
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Finer spray control. More durable. The hi-line and hi-po have .3mm nozzles, not .23mm.
I really like my HP-C plus. I haven't found anything it can't do yet.
That said, I have no idea what 'durable' for an airbrush means. Especially with the smaller nozzles, you're only more likely to bend the tip if you're careless. And it's held up to any solvent I've used.
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 09:24 AM UTC
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Quoted TextFiner spray control. More durable. The hi-line and hi-po have .3mm nozzles, not .23mm.
I really like my HP-C plus. I haven't found anything it can't do yet.
That said, I have no idea what 'durable' for an airbrush means. Especially with the smaller nozzles, you're only more likely to bend the tip if you're careless. And it's held up to any solvent I've used.
Good to know. I just ordered one a few days ago.
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 11:23 AM UTC
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I also prefer a larger paint cup.
The 2´n´1 evolution I bought comes with 2 cups. I have never used the bigger cup. How much paint do you need to have tin the cup at a time? Wouldn´t the bigger cup limit your movement and vision, and also how close you can come to the model, especailly in tighter positions?
The quality of brush you are talking about is intended for really fine work, but a bigger cup would hamper a lot of that, especailly for small 1/35 models.
retiredyank
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 11:35 AM UTC
I prefer a 1/3oz paint cup. I will be using the ab to apply primer, base coats, top coats and filters. For detail work, I have a Badger Sotar.
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Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 10:31 PM UTC
For years I have used Revells Flex masterclass. Only replaced Needle and nozzle and at quite affordable prices. Large cup, Three needle configurations available. Love it to bits.
And you already mentioned the sotar 20/20 And it actually has a cup large enough for most paintjobs. Plus the fact that it is low means you have a superb overview of what you are airbrushing. It is pretty much one of the most versatile airbrushes I have owned. I have written a review about it for Armorama.
And you already mentioned the sotar 20/20 And it actually has a cup large enough for most paintjobs. Plus the fact that it is low means you have a superb overview of what you are airbrushing. It is pretty much one of the most versatile airbrushes I have owned. I have written a review about it for Armorama.
retiredyank
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Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 12:06 AM UTC
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For years I have used Revells Flex masterclass. Only replaced Needle and nozzle and at quite affordable prices. Large cup, Three needle configurations available. Love it to bits.
And you already mentioned the sotar 20/20 And it actually has a cup large enough for most paintjobs. Plus the fact that it is low means you have a superb overview of what you are airbrushing. It is pretty much one of the most versatile airbrushes I have owned. I have written a review about it for Armorama.
So long as you never need to replace a part or hold the airbush level, the Sotar is great. A new tip, alone, costs $35.
retiredyank
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Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 11:38 PM UTC
Let me broaden this query. What airbrush would you suggest for applying things like primer, base coats and filters?
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Friday, February 15, 2013 - 01:30 AM UTC
See my initial response. I only have one brush, and this does it all. I would not recommend something that I didn´t believe in myself.
viper29_ca
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Posted: Friday, February 15, 2013 - 04:13 AM UTC
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See my initial response. I only have one brush, and this does it all. I would not recommend something that I didn´t believe in myself.
Ditto.
Go for an Evolution 2n1, it does it all. 2ml and 5ml cup. .2mm and .4mm needle/nozzle.
retiredyank
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Posted: Friday, February 15, 2013 - 09:40 AM UTC
Well, I have some time to think on it. My Iwata is holding, but on life support.
HawkeyeV
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Posted: Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 02:59 AM UTC
Have you considered Grex? They offer a complete line of premium airbrushes, compressors and accessories. The nice thing is, you can use many of the accessories you already have, which reduces investment costs.
http://grexusa.com/grexairbrush/index.php5
http://grexusa.com/grexairbrush/index.php5
retiredyank
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Posted: Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 03:05 AM UTC
I had completely forgot about Grex.
retiredyank
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Posted: Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 11:24 AM UTC
Does anybody know anything about Sparmax? They have a gravity fed ab with a .5mm tip. I am concerned about the price being only $50. I guess, I can buy one and find out without crippling my tool fund.
Sekytwo
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Posted: Thursday, March 07, 2013 - 02:33 PM UTC
hey Guys i'm a noob to modeling and am looking to get an airbrush what are some good sites to get them at. I"m in the states so anything in the states would be better to order from. Any help would be greatly appreciated. harder and steenbeck have so many types
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