.3 or .5 is the question!

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As far as seals go, you're guaranteed with an Iwata, they use Teflon needle packing, (the seal behind the air supply and trigger), though most cheapies use them now.

The problem one on the cheapies is the 'O' ring at the nozzle, the Iwata uses a different setup altogether and doesn't have an 'O' ring at the nozzle, (I'm pretty sure of that anyway, correct me if i'm wrong folks using Iwata's), some other expensive brands use teflon seals at the needle.

As Graham says, the real bonus is that you'll always be able to get spare parts for the Iwata.

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Thanks m1ks.

I think I'm sold on it now. I have a quick one to ask before I start a new thread, I had an Iwata to 1/8" pipe adaptor on my old brush. It had an Iwata coupling at one end and a barbed end at the other to push fit onto my hose. Any idea what thats called (1/8" BSP airline fitting maybe?)? I could do with a part number too.

Thanks chaps

Rick.

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Ok,another thought. the value has gone up, a bonus is due and I'm thinking of selling at least one of the children. What about the:

Iwata Eclipse CS airbrush?

This has a slightly larger needle, .35 but I bet I cant tell the difference. I also like the design of the head assemble, I always think I'm going to over-tighten and damage the tiny head (I think the CR has this?). I really need to get going on this now, I keep looking at the unfinished projects on the bench. I think I can run to the brush and new hose, I'll worry about getting a .5 needle at a later date If I feel I need one.

Cheers chaps.

[Guest]

Thanks to all you chaps I'm now a bit worse off! With Johns excellent advise (and much patience!) I took the plunge and bought a CR with .3 kit. The .3 nozzle is out of stock but I have now given it a good run with the .5. The brush is really nice in use and fairly easy to clean, I hope the nozzle doesn't go get eaten by the cat though! I think I could get used to the larger needle but I cant wait for the .3, free hand camo is proving a challenge at 1/72!

As usual the service from John was fantastic, ordered and received within 24 hrs!

The first test? Was it a Tamiya Spit? was it a mega expensive tank? as it my motorcycle helmet? Nah, t'was my daughters nails! lol, the things we do to keep the peace!

Now, the next thing, to buy my own compressor.......

Rick.

[John]

Have fun with it, it's a good investment with care should last you a lifetime

[Guest]

The first test? Was it a Tamiya Spit? was it a mega expensive tank? as it my motorcycle helmet? Nah, t'was my daughters nails! lol, the things we do to keep the peace!

Now, the next thing, to buy my own compressor.......

Rick.

I hope it was a BoB brown green camo pattern!