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I'm in the market for a new airbrush and have it narrowed down to two possible models. I have a quality airbrush already in the form of a Rich HB-C which is the exact same thing as the Iwata HP-C (mine is old enough that it is the same as the "Original" model Iwata is currently selling). I want another Iwata, but I'm trying to decide whether to go with an upgraded version of what I already have (HP-C Plus) or a dedicated detail brush with a smaller tip and color cup (HP-B Plus).

Going with the C+ is cheaper but is almost redundant unless I just sell the one that I have now. The C+ is more capable than my current brush and the needle stop would definitely help me get the most out of it, which is why I'm looking at the Plus line in the first place. The B+ would give me a wide tip brush with the one that I have now for base-coating and just laying down paint and a dedicated detail brush with the fine control features and a fine tip.

I guess the final option would be to go with a Harder and Steenbeck 2-1, probably the Silverline. I don't really want a Badger.

Advice from hose with more experience using an airbrush for minis?

If you want another Iwata, then buy another Iwata!

By all accounts, the H&S Evolution Silverline is a pretty good brush. I've never used one, but I've read nothing by glowing reviews about. Personally, I really want to pick up a H&S Infinity one day... that thing looks amazing.

However, I would count Badger completely out. My two primary brushes are the Badger Renegade Krome and the Badger Sotar 20/20-2F. I was lucky enough to pick up the Sotar when it was on sale for $80 (it is normally near $300) and it was the best decision I've made when it comes to airbrushing; it is definitely a top-tier airbrush. The Krome is pretty solid too and comes with a .21mm needle that is perfect for detail work.

I just got a talon and it is pretty amazing, even though I have no idea what I am doing it is working pretty well.

Broke down and decided to just buy the last airbrush that I will ever own and ordered an H&S Infinity CRPlus 2-in-1.

helotaxi wrote:
Broke down and decided to just buy the last airbrush that I will ever own and ordered an H&S Infinity CRPlus 2-in-1.

Congrats. You know this calls for a thread from unboxing to first model completed with it right?

Yeah, I know

Congrats. It is a good airbrush although the HP-c plus is also an amazing airbrush. Do the un-boxing thing