I have been considering the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS airbrush for camo work on 1/35 armour. Has anyone had any experience with this model?

I have one and love it, especially for finer airbrushing. I have the Eclipse and a Paasche VL. I use the Paasche for general painting, applying clear coats, future, primer coats, etc. I use the Eclipse for camo, weathering, any where where I really need to control the paint.

Kevin

Ron B.;

Hi!

Iwata HP-CS - I run 2 of them as my standard brushes - one w/ the 0.5 needle set-up and the other with a 0.35 needle set-up. Both are fitted with quick-connects so they can easily swap back and forth to bring into use a different color, and paint-type.

I like these brushes a lot - very high quality and well-made and very consistent (for me, anyways!) in function and performance. The HP-CS offers a broad range of spray-line width, good control, and good hand-feel, IMHO. And mine have done well with many types of paints, and at both 1/72 and 1/35 armor apps, so evident versatility. My mods to the "box" brush include the quick-release fittings, a preset-handle to control paint-amount (helps prevent that sudden slip and big paint load when doing a tiny place or line), and an in-line air-filter (which also gives a little more hand-hold for those of us with bigger, older, clumsier mitts).

So, FWIIW, this one should be a contender in your AB search. I don't think you would be displeased.

Just MY opinions, of course!

Cheers!

Bob

Thanks! This will help me to make my decision.

I've used a few airbrushes. My Badger 150 is excellent for large areas, but I wouldn't trade my Iwata for anything when it comes to detail work.

Ronald, I use that very same airbrush for 3 years now and i cant recommend it enough. It is an outstanding AB. Ive done primeing, basecoats, clear coats, and soft edge camo with it. A wise choice For a beginner or veteran alike. Good luck man!

Gary

Hi

For fine detail work I love my new Badger 100 so that's another one worth a look.

Paul

Thanks again!

It's my one and only airbrush and I love it! My only complaint is it needs regular, and thorough cleaning due to the gravity feed, and it's hard to get all the way into the chambers to clean...but it's effectiveness and ease of use is just amazing!

What a combination! i was about to write a post asking for advice

Postman brought me today that new "Katana" sword...



I bought it on special offer. It cost me HALF of the actual price because it had been used only 3 or 4 times. In spite of that the AB is warranted for 5 years and has been completely restored.
I've noticed that although is completely made in chrome steel, it really weighs like a feather! When I got the pack from the postman this morning, it seemed to me too light indeed. I even thought that actually the package was empty and so that I was the victim of a swindle
I made some trials spraying some water. Well, I have a Paasche V and a Fengda airbrush and they are quite good, but at a first essay, Iwata Ab seems a far...far...FAR better



cheers

If thinking on that airbrush, look into NEO line for IWATA. You can find them on Ebay o similar online places for about 40-50 US$. I bought one to try and works exactly the same as the one you are considering if not better when it comes to fine detailing! It has 2 cup sizes which makes it great also fro base coat application. Hope it helps.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neo-for-Iwata-CN-gravity-feed-airbrush-5-Year-Warranty-/110824146828?pt=UK_ToysGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN&hash=item19cda2478c#ht_3044wt_1202

You will not regret getting a iwata high perf. I've personally got one this year and i'm sold. Go for it!

Phil.

Yah I have been using Iwata eclipse airbrush more than two years that I got from my father. My father ordered that browse around here. It works excellent, period. I have many air brushes including Iwata but for the big areas I prefer the Badger. Some of my works

I have had this airbrush for a few months.While spraying Tamiya,I get a buildup in the tip which causes my initial trigger movement to sometimes cause splatter.What would cause this,bent needle,pressure,or paint mixture ?

Ronald,
You cannot go wrong with the HP-CS. I have three Iwata airbrushes and they all perform flawlessly (Custom Micron C, HP-C Plus and HP-B Plus). I coupled them with a Iwata Power Jet compressor. I would personally stay away from the Neo line, but this is just my personal preference.
Seb

You should use either Tamiya Acryl Thinner or Tamiya Lacquer Thinner(which I prefer) and mix at 1:1. The needle could be bent or the tip clogged. However, I stand by my first assessment.

I always make sure I use the Tamiya Acrylic thinner> I do have a spare needle i will sub out to see if it makes a diffrence.

You can't go wrong with this airbrush and its price. Its especially designed for spraying acrylic paints.

Hobby Lobby in the US sell these airbrushes and parts and with their weekly 40% coupon you can get them quite cheaply. I would recommend getting a spare needle, tip, and O rings from them so you always have a spare handy in case of accidents

Ive been researching the same model myself. Currently using a badger 200 and want an uograde. After reading what I could find on here and other forums Im sold on it and will be ordering mine at the end of the week.