No! [whstl]
Hehe! Mike gets the wooden spoon award once again for stirin’ up the pot! I swear I wasn’t trolling! I have looked (and drooled) over the infinity 2 in 1, and was hoping for some first hand feedback!
The 2 in 1 is nice as it gives versatility. But in truth, I ended up using one needle size for 99 % of the spraying.
I think that people’s hands get used to spraying a certain way. Swapping out needles really changes the way one sprays (for the worst).
On the other hand, the H&S makes pretty nice brushes.
I use an Iwata Eclipse HP-CS and a Badger Patriot 105fine. They do everything I want to do with airbrush. Can I justify the expenses of a Harder & Steenbeck? No more than I can justify adding another model kit to my stash. I am almost certain that I will spend on a H&S at some point in the near future just to answer the question whether “the performance difference going to be enough that most folks I would be able to justify an airbrush that’s twice as expensive” TO ME.
My 2001, over 100K miles VW Passat takes me to work everyday and runs fine. Do I want a BMW 325? Yes, if I can afford it, but I can’t. So it is a mood point. But a B&S is within my reach. Please, it is just a hobby, not an necessity.
You can find more discussion on the H&S at the ARC forum in “Tools and Tips”.
Not familiar with ARC. I would love to read more about H&S, could you post a link?
Here is a link to the “tools n tips” forum at ARC (Aircraft Resource Center), you can browse without being a member;
http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showforum=12
I have an H&S Infinity 2 in 1, with most of the extras & have to say I am delighted with it. I have heard many people harp on about the unjustified prices of H&S brushes, but I don’t agree that the debate is worthy. Yes the H&S stuff is expensive, but it is a top quality range of product in my humble opinion.
Their brushes are exquisitely built & finished, they are easily cleaned & produce good results. The vast majority of the brush can be stripped down without any tools, the rear of the brush doesn’t even have to come of to remove the needle. Spares are also very well priced, unlike some other “premium” brands.
I would advise that the 0.2 & 0.4mm needle / nozzle sets are the most useful, the 0.2mm being a decent jack of all trades & the 0.4mm being good for larger coverage. Be aware that the Infinity Solo kit only comes with a 0.15mm needle / nozzle set, & while this is great for very fine detail, it is not so suited for larger work.
As has been said many times here, your best bet is probably an internal mix, dual action, gravity fed brush (also keep in mind that H&S provide siphon bottle conversion fittings for their gravity brushes - again at a reasonable price).
If you fancy an H&S product & can afford it, I wouldn’t hesitate - just remember to leave some money spare for a decent compressor!
H&S are great i have a Colani
I also use my Iawata Eclipse HP-BCS for almost everything though . i would reccomend this one for you. it does everything you would ever want at a good price., it can make super fine lines just as good as it can paint wide areas. it has a nice smooth trigger and its easy to clean and take apart.
Milairjunkie, you overstate the needle/nozzle size by a factor of 10. Shouldn’t they be 0.2 and 0.4 mm? Be careful, the Harder & Steenbeck police may be knocking at your door soon. [;)]
I think you must have edited that post after quoting it, mine looks fine?[:P]
Or is there something wrong with your computer[:P]
Or there is some sort of forum virus messing with the decimals[:P]
Or I have measured them & that is the size they are[:P]
Or (most unlikely) I made a rear end of it[whstl]
I don’t see the police thing happening as I am a fully paid up staunch party member[cptn]
It’s a German company, party membership is irrelevant.
“Papers!” -said in German accented English-
Col, Hogan,
As you have probably noticed you will get as many different opinions as responses from different folks. IMHO, I would stick to a well known brand nave. FSM has printed some informative comparison articles of different types / brands. An airbrush is just another tool and a precision instrument. Some have more capabilities than others, but I believe a lot has to do with the operator. I have seen some beautiful work come from the Paasche H as well as the dual action gravity types. Most complaints I have heard are a result of not proberly cleaning and rough handling. Keep it clean and don’t use it as a hammer and whatever you choose that fits comfortably in your hand and can afford should give you years of good service and do what you want it to.
Regards,
Michael B.
Hi Hogan,great to hear you in the market for an airbrush. It is an essential tool whatever /however you get on with it at first . all the guys will give good advice on which is a good one for you,but I have two very important tips for you to make your spraying a success. A steady air supply is essential a good compressor with regulator to change air pressure and maintain it. Next stir your paint for 6 to 8 minutes by hand .use electric tool to save time. add thinner,a bit at a time so paint drips off stirrer .you look for a quick run then drip,drip,drip…seriously get a great compressor and have lots of fun practising. I use devillbis for very fine work ,badger for coating …smithbren30@yahoo.co.uk.any probs mate feel free…