Iwata-Medea Eclipse HP CS Dual Action Airbrush Gun/Gravity Feed

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For miniature painters, the gravity-fed (paint cup at the top) HP-BS and HP-CS are normally the preferred choices as you are working with smaller amounts of paint. Even as an intermediate to advanced painted you have a lot to gain from it’s comfort and reliability. Like with anything though, if this has been abused or had the chrome scratched out on purpose, it’s not going to get you a replacement airbrush.

Unlike other Iwata airbrushes the Eclipse CS has a special ‘ floating nozzle‘ which is easier and less delicate to take apart to change. They have established a new standard for excellence where precise control of spray is required and apply moderate to large amounts of spray to areas with heavier paints such as enamels, oils, and acrylics.The most important thing to note is that this is purely a cosmetic issue and will not affect the performance of the airbrush. v=1555514665","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":4805383127104,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":2. I watched a ton of YouTube videos on using and cleaning airbrushes, then got some Acrylic, premixed and thinned airbrush paint (Createx brand). In this case, I used Abaddon Black, a base paint which has a dense pigment for solid coverage by brush.

But should you attempt the detail painting that requires lower pressure like camo spots, smoke stains, etc.For larger models doing general base coat coverage or priming, I prefer a larger nozzle, such as a . The Iwata Eclipse CS is the best all-around airbrush and one of the favourites of many airbrush artists, especially scale modellers. I've snagged my needle many times and it isn't bent yet, in spite of the fact it's only 404 stainless.

Iwata has also tried to simplify the nozzle naming convention too, The Iwata Eclipse comes as standard with an E3 nozzle/needle. This formula works with most acrylic lines utilizing their proprietary thinners, even including alcohol based acrylics such as Tamiya. Its great for general coverage, and with some practice, it will get down to real fine lines, perfect for 1/48 luftwaffe mottle and real fine post-shading. That product lists a Max Pressure of 40 psi, which would seem to be sufficient, but a 'working pressure' of 1-15 PSI, which would seem to be totally inadequate if 25 PSI is the lowest required amount.So with the Eclipse sitting right there in the middle, offering a perfect balance between Fine and Wide spray.

If you enjoy the compressor noise more than having some background music, the tools compressor will be fine for you.

The Patriot trigger action is different, partially because of the difference in nozzle size and needle shape. It is also worth noting that cleaning an airbrush with chlorine bleach will damage the plating and damage the brass. The Iwata HP-CS and the Badger 105 are not in the same class in term of material, finish and performance characteristics. Is having the garage door open and a filter mask enough, or will I get atomized paint on everything in the room? The HP-C range has this larger 1/3 oz cup, the HP-B a 1/16 oz cup and the HP-A just a small 1/32 oz recess for tiny amounts.