Iwata vs. Harder & Steenbeck Air-brush

[Gomer Pyle]

Hi guys!

I was hoping some one here could offer feedback on the experience with using Iwata and Harder & Steenbeck (Hansa) Air-brushes. I currently use a H&S Evolution FPS with 3 needle/nozzle sets (0,15mm 0,2mm and 0,4mm), but I keep hearing more and more people praising the Iwata AB's. Has anyone here had any experience with both these brands and how do they compare with in similar price-ranges?

I'm often thinking of upgrading from my Evolution to either an Iwata Custom Micron or a H&S Infinity. Will the Iwata generally win in terms of finished result or might I as well stick with the H&S brushes. I should perhaps mention that the H&S Infinity uses the same needle/nozzle assembly as the Evolution. Does this also apply to the Iwata brushes?

Looking forward to hearing from you

/Daniel

 

[Ian M]

Hej Daniel-

Hvad så, gør det godt?

If it was I that was in your position I would not have to think about it. If you are pleased with the H&S stick with them. In fact If the one you have is still in good working order, buy the H&S Infinity, and a splitter from the compressor and use them both. The 0,15 in one and the 0,4 other. Best of both worlds...

Ian M

PS Skal du til Roskilde Airshow?

 

[tecdes]

I have two brushes & in place of a splitter at the compressor I fitted a quick release on the existing hose & the respective releases on the two airbrushes. When you release an airbrush there is a valve which stops the air on the hose.

Very handy arrangement as it makes it so much easier to remove the brush & clean. You only need a single hose & changing airbrush takes a couple of seconds for either cleaning or changing airbrushes.

Laurie

 

[Ian M]

Good idea that Laurie but my compressor is under my desk. Getting down to the floor is no problem- its getting up thats the hard part- lol

I have a three port manifold. Two for airbrushes and the third is blanked off, (for now). So they are both ready for action at all times.

Ian M

 

[tecdes]

Very interesting article but the information is never ever going to give that clear answer as there is not one. As it goes one man's poison etc.

But here are a few views interesting but inconclusive. One difficulty with comparison is finding a person who has used both. Another is you are wedded to one type you only see problems in the other.

Harder & Steenbeck, better from Iwata? - ARC Discussion Forums

Anyone test a Harder & Steenbeck infinity vs. iwata? [Archive] - WetCanvas

Airbrush required - any recommendations?

Not the instrument though is it ? Place your cheap violin in Yehudi Menuhin's (when he was about) hands & to us it will sound like his Stradivarius. Place the Stradivaius in the hands of the owner of the cheap violin and.......

Laurie

 

[Gomer Pyle]

Thanks fellows! It seems they are pretty much on par with each other, judging from peoples opinions. I already use the quick-release connectors (standard on the brush I have) so it seems that the most obvious upgrade for me would be the Infinity, but the more I read about these 3 brushes, the less I believe there will any difference in painting fine detail or in atomization.

Ian: Alt er fint her, regner med at lade vejret bestemme hvliken dag jeg tager til AirShow. Jeg har i hvert fald sat hele weekenden af.

/Daniel