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Thinking of buying the Iwata HP-CP.. Advice
Hisham
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Al Qahirah, Egypt / لعربية
Joined: July 23, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 12:17 AM UTC
Right now, I'm using the Iwata Revolution with 0.5 nozzle.. I use it for base coats.. and I've even used it for camouflage, but it's a little difficult to get a nice edge, so I was thinking of getting something with a 0.3 nozzle for detail work.. and I saw the HP-CP.. So, is this model a good one? I'm trying to stay in the $130 range, give or take.. or is there another model in that same range that is better for detail work?

Thanks
Hisham
jomark
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Metro Manila, Philippines
Joined: April 13, 2015
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Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 06:25 AM UTC
HP-CP should be good. I would suggest the CS but for detail work, the pre-set handle is a useful feature. If you will consider the CS you will have to get the HP-CSP (plus).
TopSmith
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Friday, January 29, 2016 - 07:25 AM UTC
Many of the armor models in Fine Scale Magezine were done with an HP-C
Hisham
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Al Qahirah, Egypt / لعربية
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Posted: Friday, January 29, 2016 - 04:03 PM UTC
Thanks for your replies, guys... I guess I'll go ahead and order one

Hisham
nzgunnie
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Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2016 - 08:33 AM UTC
Have you considered getting the optional 0.3mm needle, nozzle cap and nozzle for the CR you already have? Then all you need to do is swap them out with the 0.5mm parts currently fitted and you will have essentially the same airbrush as the HP-CP, although without the pre-set handle.
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