Harder and Steenbeck Evolution Airbrush.

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Was thinking about getting the H/S so I'm happy to hear your issues have been solved.
Very reassuring. Might have to consider the Apex beforehand now after reading this post.
Cheers John.

As Noel has sated H & S very nice brushes. Especially nice, from experience, for those using an airbrush fro the first tiem.

Have H & S & Iwata.

H & S darned easy to take apart & clean. The nozzle can be carefully reamed out with the H & S reamer.
Expensive but dumped a couple of cheaper ones.
Decided they may be expensive in wrecking nozzles.
H & S tend to be bulky compared to Iwata.
Interchangeable cups.
Every part of every H & S is available as spares.

Iwata a pain to take apart & clean. The nozzles are so titchy (wear a butcher apron in case I drop the thing).
I use the needle (carefully) to clear the nozzle
But they are better engineered than the H & S.
I have the HP BS which is shorter than most.
Terrific for getting into difficult area.
Also has the cup partially recessed into the barrel which gives superb viewing when spraying.
Disadvantages,
Stuck with the cup (most) size
Not all parts available as spares

I use the H & S for dirty work priming & varnishing mainly as they are easy to clean.
Iwata for all finishing & for effects.

Laurie