Iwata Users

[Steven Ladner]

I'm looking into upgrading my airbrush at the moment to an Iwata. Wanted to hear some honest input on which one I should get from those with experience using them. Price doesn't matter. Thanks!

[.dsaavedra.]

i like my revolution br.

[BIG M]

I've been using the gravity feed eclipse for 4yrs and no complaints.   I will never own another brand of airbrush.

[bnwcrankin]

I prefer the Hp-B. It's a gravity fed gun and has a smaller cup than all the rest which is nice when your only using drop's at a time. The hp-b plus has the cut out for adjusting the needle but I hardly ever use that so I opted for just the Hp-b. You certainly won't regret going with an Iwata, worth every penny...!

[whittler]

I have an HP-C and an HP-CS, like them both. Have had the HP-C for about 8 years and the HP-C about 3 years and have had no trouble with either one. You can't go wrong with Iwata.

[ToledoEF]

I have the eclipse bc-s and I had a pschee b4, the Iwata was easier to use for me as a beginner and I will never use another brand. I am looking to add a gravity fed iwata to my arsenal!

[BobP]

With Iwatas, it's mostly about tip size.  I use a Revolution B with a .3mm tip for all-over color and a HP-B with .2mm tip for finer work.  I think you'll find all Iwatas are built to the same standard and the prices go up as the tip size gets smaller.  My Revo B cost $75 and is every bit as good as my $125 HP.  JMHO, the HP with .2mm tip is the sweet spot in the lineup. It will shoot most airbrush paint without thinning and has a fine enough spray to do subtle shading when required.  HP models are hand tuned at the factory.  Extra priced features like MAC valve (a pressure control knob on the a/;) and the "+" rear barrel that has a trigger stop are pretty expensive for what you get, IMO.  If you're really into small scale detail, a Custom Micron with .1mm tip might be nice, but you will have to thin everything.