Here's the can,you guys open it I got good advice on finding an airbrush vendor here in another thread in this forum.I have made my choice and am ready to take the next step.I would like some opinions on Iwata's CR4500.From what I can see with the larger fluid tip and needle (0.5) it should be less prone to clogging and able to spray a wide range of paints as well as being easier to clean.What do you think.Thanks,Jeff

Depends on how fine of a line you want to paint. Personally, for me a .5mm is too big if you want to do any sort of came (unless you want to do alot of masking)

I have an Infinity 2n1, comes with a .15mm and a .4mm, and I have yet to use the .4mm.

If you want something more middle of the road...can do some finer lines, but still do some wider areas, I wouldn't go any bigger than a .3mm. To me that is a general purpose size.

Scott,At this point fine lines are not that important to me.I will be using the ab for large parts mostly and not much detail work.I just thought that with the larger tip it would be easier to clean and get used to .Jeff

Jeff,

The nozzle size doesn't matter in cleaning. Cleaning is the same for all gravity feed airbrushes.
The Iwata Revolution CR is an excellent entry level airbrush that will last your whole life and you'll always use it. If you can afford it, you should consider the HP C+.

Contrary to popular thinking the tip size is only one part to the fine line. The lenght and taper of the needle is also important. A short taper leads to a wider pattern. A long tapered needle allows for a finer line.

First airbrush was testors aztek, and I hated it. I have been using my Iwata HP c for at least 5 years now and absolutely love it. I run both .3mm and .5mm needles in it.

While I don't own a Iwata, I do own two Paasche air brushes. Both are 1H models, I have 3 cone & needles marked 1,3,& 5 with corresponding tips. I use the #3 setup for just about everything except fine detail work, when I use the gun with the #1 setup. The only time I use #5 setup if for coats of clear flat and gloss.

My point is that your one gun will serve you well. Just buy a small needle for fine detail work down the road.