anyone use iwata brushes

[Raptorrudolph]

I getting an air brush. I was intrested in getting an iwata eclipse bcs $85.00 at dixieart. but see alot a people use the passche vl. juust looking to see if its worth the extra $20. what about bottom vs. gavity.

 

[1DVSRCR]

I use the iwata eclipse, and have never had a problem with it.
Its a lot better quality the the paasche, although the VL has been around for years its an oldtimers brush still used by many today.
as far as gravity vs bottom feed, I would go with the gravity as it requires less air to pull the paint from the cup

You won't be disappointed

 

[Raptorrudolph]

I have a 6 gallon pancake copressor. air wont be a problem. does one spray better then the other when comparing the bottom vs. gavity. Is one better for lacquers vs. acrlics or do both work well for either paint?

 

[FRIDGE]

gravity feed is better because you only use a small amount of paint and theres no use to fill the siphon jar also you can use any airbrush with any paint as long as its thin enoguh to atomize you may also want to look at the badger 155 anthem this airbrush has never had a dull day for me! it uses just one needle for fine detail and large spray patterns as well as the fect that it may let you slide wiht paint thats a little bit thicker than the rest of airbushes will

 

[ApriliaRacer]

I have several airburshes including Iwata HP-Cs and a Paasche VL.

For all my lexan body painting, all I need to use is my VL. I have my Iwatas at my disposal, but have yet to find a situation that "requires" the use of my Iwata. Mostly because the VL does everything from large areas to fine enough lines.

 

[Raptorrudolph]

What do you mean by "requires". what do you use the iwata's for then. will they work well for the lexan?

 

[ApriliaRacer]

By requires, I mean; "extremely fine lines or extremely fine details, like fine lines.

For the most part, you don't get that detailed on a lexan body. Search for "painted body" on Ebay. I'd wager 95% of those killer bodies you see were done with masks and basic airbrush techniques and very little "freehand" work. Like the outline of flames, thats done with masking, so the airbrush itself has very little to do with the outcome. This is not to say that because a mask is used, its not complex, or easy to do.

So, what do I use my Iwata for: Well things like this where subtle shading is required for skin tones (probably don't show up real well and which a VL could be used for. But also face details...)

When I get right down to it or to the point, after you have a "quality" dual-action internal mix airbrush, it comes to "artist" ability.

No matter what airbrush you wind up with, an Iwata or any other expensive airbrush won't make you (third person you) a better painter. That comes with practice and possibly art classes to understand "colors"

 

[Raptorrudolph]

Thanks for all the help. I decided to go with the iwata eclispse. I think it will be better all around from small to large. It is only like 20 bucks more then th passche vl. It should be here soon. hopefully posting pictures of my first body soon.