quickdraw Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) I already have a Iwata Media Revolution with a .5mm nozzle/needle (http://www.amazon.co...ils_o06_s00_i00). It is great for spraying all of my base and background paints but desn't cut it for finer details like fins, gills and spoting. I am looking at an Iwata Media Eclips HP CS with a .35mm needle/nozzle and need help to decide if this will do a good detail job for me (http://www.amazon.co...d=ATVPDKIKX0DER). Most of what I'm shooting is either Com Art or Creatix acrylic airbrush paints. Thanks for the help. Edited July 26, 2012 by quickdraw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Unless your name is Craig Fraser this AB is probably better than 99% of the folks using it. I love mine and I'm barely scratching the surface of what it can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Here's another line you may like. I have never used one but have heard nothing but good things about 'em. I think this is what Solarfall is using now... http://germanairbrush.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyo1954 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Bought the Badger 200 thinking it would make fines lines incredibly simple. It didn't. Don Johnson talks about shooting fine lines here: http://www.howtoairbrush.com/content/airbrushing-fine-lines-detail-254/ Certain tools give confidence, or instill a belief that you can, so you accomplish the level you set out to achieve. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 I use an Iwata Revolution B with a .3mm tip for basecoating and an Iwata HP-B with .2mm tip for fine work. It's more the technique than the airbrush when it comes to detail work with an airbrush, so I think the Eclipse would probably be OK. If you're looking for a .3mm Iwata, the Revolution B is hard to beat for its very reasonable price, around $80. The quality is the same as other Iwata brushes, i.e., outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Doing detail work is more about the artist than it is the airbrush. A true airbrush artist can do detail work with just about any decent brush he picks up. Put the most expensive, highest quality airbrush into the hands of a beginner and you will get the work of a beginner. I've pretty much accepted the fact that I will never be that great with an airbrush. That's why I use templates, and whatever else I can think of, to "cheat". In airbrushing, as in most things, there is no substitute for practice. Just my Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePaintsBaits Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 I second what "Ben" said ...... I'm really below the average mark .... lol Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Thirded.... On my best day, i am mediocre... Thays why i got out of painting 'cycles... Only so many flame/pinstripe jobs you can do!! Murals were/are out of my league!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyo1954 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Thirded.... On my best day, i am mediocre... Thays why i got out of painting 'cycles... Only so many flame/pinstripe jobs you can do!! Murals were/are out of my league!! On my best day, I can shoot water without much trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Try this 1 https://sites.google.com/site/donsairbrushtips/badger-sotar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickdraw Posted July 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 I decided to go with the Iwata-Medea Eclipse HP CS Dual Action Airbrush Gun / Gravity Feed. I like my other Iwata airbrush and this one is a step up. Thanks for everyone's input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
