IwataEclipse Hp-Cs Value Set with Hose Cleaner and Paint

I have used Badger air brushes for almost 30 years... specifically the 200 and 150. They are good solid airbrushes amd they work generally quite well. A friend showed me his Iwata (not the Eclipse featured here), and I was impressed by the overall quality. And this got me thinking: what have I been missing?Keep in mind there are Chinese knock-offs being sold that are only a fraction of the price of the "true" Iwata. What I am about to report on my Iwata does not apply to these.The airbrush was delivered within the predicted time with no problems whatsoever.First, the overall fit and finish is flawless. This high-quality chrome finish is also present inside the airbrush, where it is extremely important. This airbrush is by far the easiest to clean of any that I have used or owned. Paint residue simply does not stick to the inside; most of it comes off by just blowing solvent through the airbrush. The front end of the airbrush comes apart in four small pieces. This allows full access to the air and paint passages, as well as full access to the bottom of the colour cup. I use disposable mascara brushes for cleaning, and they successfully reach and clean out all passages.Secondly, the two-way control is easier and more predictable to use than the Badger 150, mostly because the back-and-forth travel is slightly longer. The spray pattern of the Eclipse is also very sensitive to air pressure changes, so spraying close at 10 psi gives a significantly wider pattern than doing so at 5 psi. (I use a shop Makita compresoor, which has a very good regulator allowing small air pressure changes. This system also has a moisture trap.). For the first time, I have been able to spray moderately-thinned paint in a very narrow pattern - a real asset when painting model aircraft. I can do this without the typical activity of changing to a fine tip amd needle. This is a saving of money, as well as time.Third, this airbrush is heavier than a Badger, which makes for steadier control. At higher pressure, it does not kick back when the trigger is pushed.And fourth, being a top-feed airbrush, one can spray paint that is less-thinned, making coverage better, and, if needed, thicker. Yet, very thin paint can be sprayed successfully as well. Some have criticized the top-feed design because the colour cup blocks the view when doing up-close work. I have found this not go be the case Simply view the work from the side!Some suggestions: when dismantling the front end of the airbrush for cleaning, be very careful to keep track of the four small parts that make up the nozzle. Lose any one of them and the airbrush is out of commission. Secondly, I suggest getting the Iwata cleaning station. This not only acts as a safe "dump" for waste paint and solvent coming from the airbrush, but also is a secure parking station. This second point is quite important... you frequently have to put the airbrush down, and it needs to be steady. If you don't, the weight of the airhose alone is enough to pull the airbrush off the table, and it will invariably hit the floor nozzle-first, doing significant and expensive damage to the front end (been there and done it!). The cleaning station also holds the airbrush at the right angle so you can more easily put paint in the colour cup.Overall, this is a painting instrument of high quality that will give satisfaction from the outset as well as superb paint application. For me, the greatest advantages are the amount of paint control it provides and the ease of cleaning. No wonder those who own it swear by it.

Like many of you, I'm sure, I was reluctant to spend a bunch on money on my first airbrush. I bought an Awata Neo (from Hobby Lobby) as my first airbrush. The Neo is a great airbrush and its not expensive. However, due to the less expensive build, the trigger is less than consistent. This becomes quite frustrating when you are trying to learn the basics. It becomes most annoying once your skills overtake the capabilities of the airbrush. I have no regrets about buying the Neo first (I use it as a backup and to spray clear-coat), but the difference between the Neo and the Eclipse is immediately obvious the moment you take it out of its box. The weight, the balance, and the finish are all clearly superior.The first time you pull the trigger, you know that you're holding a quality tool. The experience is so consistent and so precise that you can even tell what color paint you are spaying (each pigment flows slightly differently past the needle); its THAT sensitive.I highly recommend the Awata Eclipse. My detailed airbrushing jumped two levels with this brush in my hand.

This is a fantastic airbrush. The control is unlike anything I have used before. Since I was using a cheap airbrush, this was like going from a Honda accord to a Porsche. I enjoy the smaller cup hole opening and find it easier to clean.

Bought this to paint custom baseball bats. After reading and watching reviews, this is the best all rounder in the category. There is a large learning curve to airbrushing so don't be discouraged if it doesn't work perfectly at first. Tuning your paint and air pressure are just as important as the quality of the airbrush as well.

I called it an upgrade with quotes because my master airbrush broke almost instantly. This is way higher quality and easier to clean in my opinion. Having the master break for my first try really dashed my confidence but this airbrush restored it and I am able to paint my resin models with ease!

So I got this gun a couple of weeks ago because it is lauded as being the best one for airbrush makeup. I took a star off for two reasons, which I will mention below.The gun itself is an amazingly sturdy piece. I can now understand why Iwata is hailed as the best when it comes to airbrushing. While I love my Temptu SP 40 gun, this one feels and sprays makeup somewhat better than the SP 40. One thing I don't like is that immediately after the first time I used the gun, the chrome at the very bottom of the cup faded a bit and revealed some of the brass underneath. (The first reason for taking a star off. I JUST bought this, and the chrome faded. Very disappointing.)Secondly, this gun is supposed to spray a number of liquids put through it. I work mostly with Temptu silicone based makeup (the S/B line and the Hydralock line), and while the Hydralock sprays through with relative ease, the S/B makeup starts splotching on my face after the first few sprays. My conclusion is that thicker liquids need to be thinned appropriately before being used with this gun, which means they will not be the same when applied to the face. (The second reason for taking a star off.)I think water-based makeup will do well with this gun as it is thinner than its silicone based counterpart. Also, this gun is best used at a higher PSI (around 20) for the face, because otherwise it will create a building up of product in the nozzle and cause blotches as a result.All in all, I am happy with this gun; albeit a little disappointed at the chrome fading after the first use.

The defacto airbrush for the miniature painting hobby it feels like sometimes; the Eclipse is a powerhouse. It cleans beautifully, handles paint like a champion, and hasn't given me even a moment of grief. The added goodies in this bundle are nice too, though not necessary by any stretch. Get this or a non-bundled version and enjoy.