Air brush replacement

[simontie]

I am sure its an old question .... but my old cheapo air brush is showing signs of wear and tear, mainly the air valve keeps sticking i have cleaned and lubricated but a job or 2 back to sticking,
question is what do i change it for?
I would like your best opinions and options, Nothing outlandishly expensive but open to suggestions
cheers
simon

 

[Jim R]

Hi Simon
I too started with a cheap Chinese airbrush but upgraded as you intend to do. I now have an Iwata and a Harder and Steenbeck. Both are excellent and miles better than the cheap one. I have no idea of your budget but both Iwata and H&S do a range. If I had to choose just one I would personally stay with my Iwata.
Jim

 

[Tim Marlow]

Iwata +1. My Eclipse sbs is fantastic in use and really easy to clean.

 

[Jack L]

I bought a H&S from the shop here (https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/pr...ck-airbrushes/airbrushes-harder-and-steenback) and can't believe how much better it is that the cheap ones I had.

 

[Dave Ward]

If you're on a tight budget - https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/product/max-3-airbrush-sparmax-sp-max-3 from John, using your discount makes it even better!
Dave

 

[simontie]

If you're on a tight budget - https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/product/max-3-airbrush-sparmax-sp-max-3 from John, using your discount makes it even better!
Dave

That look just like the one I have but straight cup on it lol

 

[simontie]

Iwata keeps coming up as being a good option, to be fair the chepo has worked really well..
the budget is okay just want to off set value for money against ability mine and the brush But seems you all have more than one.I thought about this option most of my kits are bikes how ever i do have a few larger kits so something with capacity would be good but not compromising on the quality.

 

[simontie]

Ok so after some deliberation i have opted for Evolution Silverline v2 Two in One Airbrush Harder & Steenbeck haven't let the boss know yet but she loves me whats the worst that could happen

 

[simontie]

Ok then i went back and bought the Revolution CR3 Airbrush Iwata IW-RV-CR3 too....
i might not be on for a while......

 

[Tim Marlow]

The way around that is to say....”Oh look, they’ve sent me two by mistake, Aren’t I lucky”

 

[Jim R]

Hi Simon
Flowers, chocolates, breakfast in bed - probably won't help but might just lessen her reaction.
Good choice in my opinion. Be interesting to know how you get on and which you prefer.
Jim

 

[stona]

Ok then i went back and bought the Revolution CR3 Airbrush Iwata IW-RV-CR3 too....
i might not be on for a while......

That looks a lot like an Eclipse, one of which I've had for about fifteen years and still use regularly. If it is you've made a good choice.

Cheers

Steve

 

[stona]

Double post

 

[simontie]

Hi Simon
Flowers, chocolates, breakfast in bed - probably won't help but might just lessen her reaction.
Good choice in my opinion. Be interesting to know how you get on and which you prefer.
Jim

Will be sure to let you all know...thanks for the help

 

[BattleshipBob]

Offer to spray the furniture, any colour she likes

 

[simontie]

hi everybody well my new air brushes arrived safe and well, super quick delivery hindered only by the bank holiday, my nearest and dearest was delighted for me and was reasonably happy with the cost as by the time I had finished in the garden I would be due a brake (b---h)

well I have tried both this evening and to be quite honest this is what I think right or wrong!!!
both air brushes are well presented and well made heavy than the more affordable ones I have had in the past and both seem to be better made and of a higher quality with a great finish.
both felt good to hold and the control on both was smooth and easy to regulate H&S having a more ergonomic press button that fitted my index finger well.
painting I sprayed the inside of a cockpit with both and two heads from a 1:32nd kit just a single colour not my usual genre first air craft in a decade or 4
Iwata seemed more constant on the larger areas and easier to control but the H&S was better for smaller parts
cleaning was reasonably easy on both, H&S has the upper hand due to the removable cup...
I never changed the needles and went with the standard set up as delivered 16-20psi
early days but I am happy with both my purchases the two brushes perform really well both equally as good as each other... proof will be in the pudding as I use more over the next few weeks and months hopefully the results will speak for themselves

simon

 

[stona]

looks like you are up and running with the new ones.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Gern]

Ok so after some deliberation i have opted for Evolution Silverline v2 Two in One Airbrush Harder & Steenbeck haven't let the boss know yet but she loves me whats the worst that could happen

Any queries from SWMBO, just ask her how many pairs of shoes she has!

 

[dave]

When she asks you just say “ this i have had it for years, just not used it recently, its been sat in the back of the wardrobe.”

 

[simontie]

Any queries from SWMBO, just ask her how many pairs of shoes she has!

not that brave lol, could say my mum bought it for me ....