Hi all :wave:
I am looking to up-grade my airbrush for one that can do finer work and I am not sure what to go for :hmmm:
I currently have a Iwata Neo airbrush which is a great airbrush but not great for doing really fine work
I have looked at the following Airbrush but I'm not sure
http://www.chicagoairbrushsupply.com/evsitwoinone1.html (http://www.chicagoairbrushsupply.com/evsitwoinone1.html)
Has anyone seen or used one of these and if so how do you find it :hmmm:
There are reviews on the web but I was just wondering if anyone out there had one
dave :thumbsup:
Would it not do finer work if you changed the needle inside it?
cheers John.
Hi John :wave:
Not sure if you can get a finer needle set for the Neo :hmmm:
To be honest it hadn't crossed my mind :doh:
dave :thumbsup:
Quote from: davieb on August 15, 2013, 09:17:49 PM
Hi John :wave:
Not sure if you can get a finer needle set for the Neo :hmmm:
To be honest it hadn't crossed my mind :doh:
dave :thumbsup:
Worthwhile looking into as it will be a lot cheaper :D
Scottish genetics coming into play again :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
Just Had a look on-line and the only other Needle/nozzle available is larger 0.5mm instead of 0.35mm :doh:
dave :thumbsup:
?Won't a larger needle give a finer spray? ???
Quote from: oscar on August 15, 2013, 09:35:28 PM
?Won't a larger needle give a finer spray? ???
As far as I'm aware the smaller the nozzle the finer the spray pattern
That's why I would like one with a 0.2mm nozzle
found a better link to the type I'm looking at
http://www.air-craft.net/acatalog/Harder-Steenbeck-Silverline-2-in-1-Airbrush-1.html (http://www.air-craft.net/acatalog/Harder-Steenbeck-Silverline-2-in-1-Airbrush-1.html)
dave :thumbsup:
Not sure if this link offers a better deal Dave ?
http://www.everythingairbrush.com/acatalog/Evolution_Silverline.html (http://www.everythingairbrush.com/acatalog/Evolution_Silverline.html)
I think this and the link above are about the same :hmmm:
dave :thumbsup:
I did quite a bit of airbrush research for upgrading from the Chinese brush and the H&S brushes get excellent reviews :thumbsup: It seems that H&S and Iwata are pretty safe bets and it all comes down personal preference as to how the airbrush handles. The only reason I didn't go for the H&S was that I spotted an Eclipse at a bargain price on eBay and ended up upgrading sooner than I thought.
Everything airbrush sells H&S and Iwata - maybe it is worth contacting them to see if a 2mm needle will work on the Neo and which of the airbrushes they would think was a good upgrade for you
Quote from: Pengi on August 15, 2013, 10:30:35 PM
Everything airbrush sells H&S and Iwata - maybe it is worth contacting them to see if a 2mm needle will work on the Neo and which of the airbrushes they would think was a good upgrade for you
Sounds a good idea Jane worth the phonecall at least probably find out more with a call than hours of reading thats what i find with modelling, i bought a compressor from them a few years ago after a call best thing i've bought in a while for the workbench.
Hi Pengi :wave:
I think I may contact Everything Airbrush and see what they have to say :hmmm:
The only thing about the H&S Airbrush is that there is no local stockist where I could go and see one and get to handle one
to see how it feels in my hand :doh:
I would really like the Iwata HP-SB Plus but I can't justify spending £200+ on an airbrush........... That's 2 new locos ;)
dave :thumbsup:
Hi all :wave:
Well I spoke to Everything Airbrush today and they confirmed that there is no smaller nozzle/needle set for the neo :doh:
They also told me that the H&S airbrush is indeed a very good airbrush and nice to use :thumbsup:
But I would still like to see how one feels in my hand :-\
But due to the fact there are no stockists close to me I have to make a decision
Do I just go for it and order one or wait a while and try to get my Mitts on one :confused2:
dave :thumbsup:
Given that the Iwatas have a great reputation for modelling are you sure it won't work for you? Perhaps it is a case of more practice or different paint/pressure.
Cheers, Mike
Hi Mike :wave:
Maybe it could be down to me not having the correct paint or pressure :doh:
But I do have a Cheap Chinese airbrush that has a 0.2mm nozzle/needle and I can get much finer detail with that :uneasy:
But the downside is that it is heavy ( due to it having a large paint cup) and it's a complete PITA to clean :unimpressed:
Oh..........and I have managed to strip the thread on 2 nozzles :doh: :-[
So this is the reason for getting a better airbrush :-\
And you can never have too many tools ;)
dave :thumbsup:
Couple of vids that may be useful
Harder & Steenbeck Airbrush line review. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2cor7woA3U#ws)
Airbrush for Beginners - Learn Along with Mel 18 - Iwata Side feed Airbrushes & Cheap Plastic Cups. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UliSlSp_Y50#ws)
Thanks for those links Pengi :thumbsup:
Will watch them tomorrow evening after work
dave :thumbsup:
Would it be worth investigating a crown cap for the Neo as per Joker's post (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=15028.msg157868#msg157868)?
They are £5.99 for the Neo (and £15.99 for the Eclipse :ouch:)
Quote from: Pengi on August 21, 2013, 04:04:06 PM
Would it be worth investigating a crown cap for the Neo as per Joker's post (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=15028.msg157868#msg157868)?
They are £5.99 for the Neo (and £15.99 for the Eclipse :ouch:)
Been thinking about that all day :hmmm:
May have to give one a try ::)
dave :thumbsup: