I was wondering about the differences between the Iwata HP-BC and the HP-A. Are either double action? Are both pretty simple to get the hang of? Is one better than the other? Thanks.
I would stay away from the HP-A as the nozzle is too small (.2mm) to reliable spray model paints. The HP-BC (.3mm) might should be okay as long as you thin and strain your paint. I have a HP-CS (.35mm) and it’s a gravity feed. It works great with enamels, acrylics and laquers. I also find gravity feeds easier to clean than siphon feed brushes and with gravity feed you can spray at lower pressures for more control.
I agree with Plum1030, I love my HP-CS Eclipse, it sprays like a dream and is dead easy to clean. I don’t think there is anything as far as modeling goes that you couldn’t do with that brush. For a while I thought about getting a HP-C (.3mm) as well for finer work but after experimenting with lower air pressures and well thinned paint I found I could spray lines as thin as I wanted with the HP-CS. Beware of ultra fine nozzles, as Plum says they are not for model paints.
Cheers…Snowy.
You could also try the Revolution CR, (large gravity feed cup, 0.5 mm nozzle) slightly cheaper than the Eclipse. Just as easy to clean as the Eclipse, except that it’s nozzle’s size is much smaller (although the aperture diameter is larger). You can also get 0.5mm nozzles for the Eclipse.
I have both an Eclipse BS and a Rev CR. They’re both excellent airbrushes.
I would also consider the Omni, Vega, and Anthem airbrushes which are all excellent models that are American made and have the kind of people who stand behind them. [;)]
Mike
but stay away from aztec