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

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If you can feel the spot where the coating has come off, you can feel that it’s texture is rough, a lot rougher compared to the surface where the coating is still intact. mm-diameter rod and a combination nozzle ideal for finishing details, but with a considerable paint flow capacity. I'm not kidding these things are professional and will show you how you should be using a spray gun. The Iwata will give you finer lines, but the 105 will give you broader coverage and still pretty fine lines. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.

I actually lost the needle chucking nut for several weeks during this review as it ended up under my desk and I had to pinch a spare off an old brush. Even as an intermediate to advanced painted you have a lot to gain from it’s comfort and reliability. Iwata’s branding is bright and clear, and whilst the information on the front of the box may not tell you too much, the colour alone is saying a lot more than meets the eye.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.

If you enjoy the compressor noise more than having some background music, the tools compressor will be fine for you. Personally I have switched to a Badger Krome and sold my HP-CS to a fine member of these very forums!

The quick-flush cutaway cutaway handle allows easy access to the needle so that you can quickly empty the paint reservoir for cleaning. Unlike other Iwata airbrushes the Eclipse CS has a special ‘floating nozzle’ which is easier and less delicate to take apart to change. Shown above (not in the best way as I didn’t think to take shots showcasing this when I did it) you can see highlights on the individual abdominal muscles in this Warhammer 40,000 Hellbrute’s 10-pack.

Naturally, the tension of the seals will cause the sort of resistance your are noticing and this is necessary to the proper operation of the brush. Layer 7 – Thinned Screaming Skull was applied to the highest areas such as the heads, tops of shoulders, pronounced Kneecaps and Toes. For most Miniature painters at least, you could start with this airbrush and never need anything more. needle and nozzle, quite large for fine detailing but OK if you reduce the air pressure below 15psi. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS Gravity Feed Dual Action Airbrush is a must-have tool for any artistic project.You can see above (directly to the right of the Iwata QA sheet example) I was able to spray some comparable lines. The generous 1/3 oz sized cup is designed with a new funnel shape, which makes for easy clean up and more efficient paint flow. So in Summary, except 1 (the guy on the left) these models already had 3 layers, one of them a rattle-can before I even started with the airbrush. Iwata designed these airbrushes as multi-purpose, with high paint flow and detail to cover many uses.

And, as in the HP-CR there is a tiny o-ring inside the body above the valve, that the trigger pin passes through. With its versatility, ease of use, and durability, this airbrush will help you achieve stunning results every time. The Transition is shown best on the back of the shoulder pads where there’s a smooth gradient from the lightest cream to the darkest brown. This formula works with most acrylic lines utilizing their proprietary thinners, even including alcohol based acrylics such as Tamiya. This is also a preview for another upcoming review, you can see the latest info and more shots on our Instagram page.If all I can put in the negative column are issues about how Iwata chooses to name them or that the box it comes in is cardboard rather than plastic.