DaveG
Airbush Analyst
Andre or anyone who wishes to answer could i ask you about the hp-B? Im working away for 6 months in about 6 weeks and will have some disposable income! I use an eclipse hp-cs at the moment but want to treat myself when im away.
I was looking at the iwata range and the custom series is a bit too expensive. I believe the hp-B is from the hi-line range. This is the one i have my eye on with a .2 nozzle and mac valve. My question is can you tell me what the difference is between this and the customs as the seem to be identical. Is it purely machine quality and tolerance based?
I know the brush is only as good as the person behind it but would like another airbrush.
Also would wicked and illiustration paints be okay with this brush?
Cheers in advance if you find the time to answer.
I would need some more clarity on what you are calling the custom series, but if it is the Micorn's, they use a different head assembly , which allows for a different air flow pattern VS. the HP + or Hi line series brushes. There are some other manufacturing differences, but don't really need to go into much detail as we really are not going to be talking about them if budget does not allow.
If you are talking about the Kustom series, they are basically just different finishes, with no advantage to performance...
So, with all that out of the way - I use a good quality MAC valve on my QC fitting on my hose, so do not really look at the ones built into the brush. But, I can tell you that over the years, the one brush that gets more use than any other in my collection is the HP-B+. Same brush basically, without the on-board MAC valve. I absolutely LOVE this brush. I prefer the trigger placement, height, and size over that of the Micron, especially the new V2 Micron. I did soften the air valve spring, and backed the spring retainer out to soften pull back, so the action of the trigger is really nice. I also really enjoy the way the brush balances and feels in hand. Unless I am working on a very small piece, I can generally get the detail I want out of the .2 nozzle set up - without having to break out one of the Micron's. Personally, I highly recommend the brush, and if the mac valve will be useful to you, then by all means, the Hi Line is a good choice.