Any suggestions on what size paint cup I should look for in a detail airbrush. I am looking at the Iwata HP-BH or the HP-CH. The B has a 1/16 oz cup and the C has a 1/8 oz cup. As this is to be used as a "detail brush, will the smaller size be OK? As good as the Iwata is supposed to be, it may end up being my main brush, but I want to make sure it will meet my needs. I work in 1/48 aircraft only. Any help or advise would be appreciated.
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Although I use siphon feed airbrushes, I typically use them with a color cup that is, I believe, 1/4 oz. In my experience, I often use it at least a third to half full, which makes me think the 1/8 oz would be the better choice. If you are intending it to maybe be your main airbrush, I would definitely lean toward the larger cup.
Andy
I would go with the HP-Cplus if you think it might become your primary AB. The HP-B has a .2mm nozzel. That is very small. The HP-C has a .3mm nozzle, larger cup and is more versitile. I have had the HP-B, HP-C, and Iwata’s Revolution. The revolution has a .5mm nozzle and does 90% of my AB work. Tha HP-C does my fine detail stuff and I got rid of the HP-B because of the small cup and a nozzle size I didn’t use. I bought a .2mm nozzle and needle for the HP-C but have never needed it. Greg
If your heart is set on an Iwata and 1/48th is your bag, I would recommend the Eclipse HP-CS.
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