Thinking of buying a new airbrush...

[Ian M]

I would also like to ask also how I can employ this because only one end fits my Neo or my compressor but not both!

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It looks to me as if the large shiny bit at the airbrush end screws off. Maybe a new adapter needed, maybe it can screw right on directly.

https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/accessories-airbrushes/

[Tim Marlow]

It looks to me as if the large shiny bit at the airbrush end screws off. Maybe a new adapter needed, maybe it can screw right on directly.

https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/accessories-airbrushes/

That’s the 1/8th bsp screw connector that screws on to the big threads on the adaptors in Marks post above Ian. It doesn’t come off.

[Guest]

Not a problem for me, I see no need to replace it. I’ve only bought one needle as a spare since I purchased it a good ten years ago, and full spares (every single part) are still available from graphic air suppliers elsewhere. It’s a great robust modellers tool.

So how does my Eclipse compare?

[Tim Marlow]

It’s pretty much the same brush. It’s just that mine is side feed rather than top feed, which I prefer after cutting my teeth on an Aztec.
Ive modded mine slightly….see here for details.

https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/hot-rod-iwatta-airbrush.37841/

[Andy the Sheep]

Dear Sprue 42,
I'm sorry I cannot give you a direct advice as I have two a/b, both Badger's and non gravity fed.
You will find many threads here on the forum about choosing an a/b; just type "airbrush" in the "Search" window, upper right corner on the homepage, select "search title only" and then click on the "search" button.
Hope you'll find what you need, and I'm pretty sure you will. :thumb2:

[Waspie]

I've only had experience of two so I'm out albeit to say, I have been impressed with the H&S Ultra (2024), yeah, it's for beginners like me but I have heard off a few old and bolds have picked it up and are using it. There are enough vids on YT. What I like is the easy maintenance and quick turn round from one colour to another plus no additional needles needed. (The rotating gizmo for changing paint distribution is a handy tool too).

[John]

I've only had experience of two so I'm out albeit to say, I have been impressed with the H&S Ultra (2024), yeah, it's for beginners like me but I have heard off a few old and bolds have picked it up and are using it. There are enough vids on YT. What I like is the easy maintenance and quick turn round from one colour to another plus no additional needles needed. (The rotating gizmo for changing paint distribution is a handy tool too).

I used the Ultra 2024 for the first time last week, it’s a very nice well balanced airbrush, I also have an Infinity CRplus, I would chose the Ultra over the Infinity anytime

[Guest]

It’s pretty much the same brush. It’s just that mine is side feed rather than top feed, which I prefer after cutting my teeth on an Aztec.
Ive modded mine slightly….see here for details.

https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/hot-rod-iwatta-airbrush.37841/

Could I ask about your compressor and spray booth?

[Tim Marlow]

Compressor is an Iwata Smart Jet. Spray booth is a cheapo fold up job. I also have a good 3M half face safety mask that I use when spraying lacquers.

[Tim Marlow]

What I would say is that almost everyone airbrushes slight differently, wether it’s airbrush , paint type, thinning ratio, pressures etc and virtually everyone gets good results so don’t sweat it, just practice with your kit and get used to it. There is no magic equipment, pretty much all of it works as well as any other in the end.

[Guest]

What I would say is that almost everyone airbrushes slight differently, wether it’s airbrush , paint type, thinning ratio, pressures etc and virtually everyone gets good results so don’t sweat it, just practice with your kit and get used to it. There is no magic equipment, pretty much all of it works as well as any other in the end.

Thanks for the encouragement Tim. I hope so - because I’m still clogging up airbrush every now and then, etc.

[Guest]

Compressor is an Iwata Smart Jet. Spray booth is a cheapo fold up job. I also have a good 3M half face safety mask that I use when spraying lacquers.

Regarding Iwata Smart jet though - it doesn’t have a reservoir. Is that a factor?

[Guest]

It looks to me as if the large shiny bit at the airbrush end screws off. Maybe a new adapter needed, maybe it can screw right on directly.

https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/accessories-airbrushes/

I have taken a look - some interesting products there. I need to save a little next few months then get back to you

[Tim Marlow]

Regarding Iwata Smart jet though - it doesn’t have a reservoir. Is that a factor?

No, I’ve found the airflow is pulseless.

[Jim R]

It used to be the case that a tank on a compressor was needed to prevent pulsing. Many modern compressors seem to have overcome the pulsing issue without having a tank. Tim's Iwata is an example. Personally I would not buy a cheap, unbranded compressor without a tank but Iwata, Sparmax etc then fine.