2 Airbrush questions

2nd: I have been using a Pasche H-1 for 20 years I love it

Denis Winters <

No reason at all. It's what I do. I use a dropper to put a few mL of paint into the small cup (or more in the large 'jars') of my Paasche, then add enough thinner to get the consistency. That way I only thin a bit of paint at a time, saving waste. I can then also put leftovers back in the bottle / tin without worry of overthinning the rest. I just mix it up with a matchstick and I'm off.

There's no advantage I can see other than gravity fed ones might use less air pressure. But then they may tend to dribble. Why doesn't yours handle detail well? Have you tried different tip / nozzle options for finer spray etc? Maybe it's a technique thing? Perhaps the needle or cone is partially clogged or worn?

I've experimented with my very simple Paasche HS model and found that it far exceeds the capabilities of the user. It always amazes me how much better it works when it's set up right and used properly - I'm not terribly good with it but I know its potential is great.

If you can mix the paint well enough and not make a mess, no problem.

If you get an Iwata C or HC, you will NOT be disappointed. These are gravity feed with about a 1/3 ounce cup. They can be run at extremely low air pressure so you can get right down on the work surface and get as detailed as your steadiness allows. As a bonus, these airbrushes are extremely easy to clean.

I do 99% of my airbrushing with an Iwata Eclipse HC.

--scott

I meant Iwata C or CS, not HC.

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