Iwata Eclipse HP CS REVIEW and paint tests

[@samuelbarnett476]

I just purchased this airbrush as my first since 1977. When at that time I was doing Muriel’s on vans. I paired the album cover of Eagles Hotel California on a van. And now I am retired and am going to use this one to pint fishing lures. I am looking forward to getting started with this. It is not the same so much as auto painting but I think I will be able to produce some really nice fishing crank bait lures

[@michaeltruhett4170]

I just purchased this exact airbrush and I’m looking forward to using it. The simplicity to clean it is terrific. One thing I learned today was to clean the tiny nozzle on the very end with a piece of sewing thread soaked with whatever thinner that’s necessary. Just feed the thread through carefully with a small needle, then soak the thread with thinner, pull it back and forth a few times and then pull out the thread from back to front. Don’t attach the thread to the needle, just use it to feed the thread through the small hole of the nozzle, then pull it through a tiny bit. It works good and no damage to the small nozzle. Anyway, great video and thank you for posting it.

[@ashclayton3273]

Thats genuis! I hate cleaning the nozzle on my harder and steenbeck!

[@MLaak86]

Having broken off the nozzle tip of my el-cheapo brush this morning, seeing that the HP-CS has a 'floating' nozzle has just sold the unit to me lol.

[@bblaze202010]

just picked up my eclipse from hobby lobby for 95.00. and got the mat for 9.00. your review helped in this decision. also have a badger 105 and 155 and can't wait to see how this one compares... great review thanks for the info.

[@richardb3882]

just bought one of these on the back of your and other reviews, must say it's a great air brush and much better than the cheap one (which I managed to break) that came with the compressor, your right it feels and handles great :)

[@McManiak353]

Great vid. I use a h&s grafo at thecmoment but am getting an iwata for varnish and primer. My only critique would be to never load the needle from the back. Always load it from the front of the brush backwards so you definately cannot snag the nib

[@OrcPainterNerd]

WarGames I have not herd of the grafo but herd great things about H&S airbrushes. I use a iwata custom micron CM-C plus for most of my super fine detail work but been using a iwata neo for work horse duties this will replace that, but will use it for most tasks. I know what your saying about replacing the needle from the back but by using my finger as a guide touch wood not dinged one yet :)

[@robi1nz]

Love the iwatas for ease of use in general. Only peeve is they dont do super fine lines. But can spray lacquers and enamels without problems.

[@OrcPainterNerd]

robi1nz They are superb airbrushes some of the best there is. you might want to look in to the Iwata custom range they do a Iwata custom micron CM-C and a CM-B both have super fine needle nozzle set ups and are pretty much the best super fine airbrush money can buy. I have both and they are amazing mate.

[@occultustactical6138]

What was the air pressure set at during your test sprays? I just bought the Eclipse and plan to use it doing Cerakote on guns. My only concern is cleaning the airbrush since Cerakote is pretty tough stuff. You normally use Acetone to clean in up. What will Acetone do to the internal parts and rings in the Eclipse? Will it melt or break them down?

[@MIONIX]

the star of the video has to be that mat that you disassembled the airbrush on. I've learned way more about plumbing that I ever wanted to because I've dropped my airbrush fluid nozzle in the sink drain. I think that mat might be the next airbrushing accessory I'm going to buy and never drop a nozzle in the garbage disposal again!

[@OrcPainterNerd]

Toshi Silver lol it is a little star and deffinetly saves on the old "shit where did I drop the fluid nozzle" lol

[@MLaak86]

@@OrcPainterNerd looks super useful for sure

[@boxbuyer2008]

This, to me, is great upgrade from my pasche VL series.

[@OrcPainterNerd]

boxbuyer2008 It is great and highly recommend it bud.

[@ralex3697]

I bought this to replace my Paasche Talon which gave me so much trouble

[@BuggSmasher]

This is really interesting feedback because I currently own a Pasche VL and was thinking about an upgrade to a Talon ! But this looks like an all in one with a range from .3mm to 2" pattern. The VL comes with 3 different needles from memory, which I can't remember what size needle does what pattern size? But that will be resolved by getting an all in one needle airbrush with agreat range!

[@TheYjmfan]

What’s the difference between the hp-cs and the cs?

[@NomadicMScott]

will keep my eye on this, might be good to get this as my work horse instead of my sotar 20/20 which is better for fineline work.

[@OrcPainterNerd]

Pink Eye Productions been using it on my death wing land raider today and so far it spraying beautifully bud. Oh and I love your intro by the way really classy :)

[@NomadicMScott]

oh thanks , just trying to be professional like, been painting up my imp knight whilst waiting on age of sigmar :)

[@OrcPainterNerd]

Pink Eye Productions Look forward to seeing updates on your channel. age of sigmar has got me hyped. I'm such a sucker for pretty plastic models lol :)

[@j.taylor7361]

Can this handle primer without clogging?

[@Taizan25]

Really like your review. Clare adn clarifying! Now to start using my new toy!

[@OrcPainterNerd]

Eduardo Araya enjoy mate

[@NomadicMScott]

I have the same mat now, much easier to clean my airbrush. Looks good, I might look into this as I've got the sotar but thinking of getting another airbrush for bigger projects.

[@OrcPainterNerd]

Pink Eye Productions It is a great mat bud. I used to have the fluid nozzle go rolling on me a few times before with out it lol

[@NomadicMScott]

yeah ^^ i love it stuff doesnt move now!!

[@Spawn3DA]

Hello, I would like to know if those fine strokes you make on the sheet is with the standard 0.3 needle that comes with the Iwata airbrush.

[@unkhter]

nice review :) personally i got an iwata Kustom CS which is basically an eclipse with a larger cup and the eclipse is indeed a great airbrush, both in performance as in ease of cleaning :) they only thing i am not a fan of is the cut-out part (on any airbrush) but that's probably a matter of personal preference :D

[@OrcPainterNerd]

unkhter I don't mind the cut out personally, but agree it is fantastic mate :)

[@unkhter]

+Prabhjot Kalsi i used them both and they both have a similar spray pattern and usage. basically the kustom cs is an eclipse hp-cs with a larger cup and a pre-set handle, but it also make the Kustom a bit heavier to hold. it all depends on your personal needs and preferences: i bought the Kustom for larger airbrush works so that i didnt have to refill it every time, but for miniature work you might not need that and then the eclipse does the job similar to the Kustom. i have no idea about price difference, allready have mine for quite a few years now. quality wise they are very similar and also the result and spray pattern is identical from my experiences :)

[@mohdjaber5882]

I've tried all kinds of airbrush right now the best is harder and Steenback infinity

[@donavincaballero5976]

I bought one today and i came with a weird little sheet with it which seems like to be a test spray? I been researching to see it its normal.. but i havent seen any one having that sheet during an unboxing ... i bought my eclipse hpcs. Came with 3 paints and a cleaner aswell as a little filter from hobby lobby for 149$

[@giorgiogiorgi1466]

Thanks for the lovely review orc :) I own a H&S but alway wanted to try out an iwata. Maybe when i have bit more money and a better waf :D

[@OrcPainterNerd]

Giorgio Giorgi Thanks mate and let me know if you do eventually get it what you think of it :)

[@vasiligavoyani1819]

HI . can i insert the nidle from the front of the airbrush when i have finish cleaning ?

[@NycEarnestChInk]

does this fit on a paashe 3000? hose ? i brought a adapter just in case too

[@icervoid]

By me, the pattern is only 20 mil wide sprayed from 80 mil distance.

[@neifionn]

Can you tell me please what compressor you use.

[@robertmallard2062]

Hello, thanks for the great videos, I've learned a lot! I'm about to star my first air brushing project and actually received my iwata eclipse yesterday. Could you recommend a good air compressor? Thanks!

[@chrisbrice7670]

Hey man, been watching you for a while now and you have a fair idea of what to look for in a airbrush. Im looking at a eclipse or hp c+. I mainly paint gunpla. What one would tou recommend? Cheers

[@OrcPainterNerd]

Iwata eclipse

[@chrisbrice7670]

Awesome, thank for taking the time to reply. Why would you go with the eclipse over the hp c? Just curious to know.

[@vladimirzzz979]

thanks for the nice review mate, ive been seeing you using this airbrush quite a bit on your how to paint tutorials, do you prefer this model to other more expensive iwata and H&S airbrushes?

[@RealGeeNius]

did iwata upgrade it, because the old HP-CS has a .3 nozzle and now .35?

[@Legba24]

This is brilliant! I just bought this airbrush, my first, before I even saw this video. Sounds like a good buy.

[@DeadlyAssets]

Nice review, I could use a good airbrush myself, still using my Veda for everything

[@OrcPainterNerd]

David Pemberton This definitely can cope with most tasks really well and is able to spray out some of the more heaver paints being a 0.35 needle nozzle set up :)

[@thenar]

Thanks Ork. Nicely done...useful.

[@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668]

Sorry, but I have had every airbrush on the planet. I have had my Thayer Chandler Vega 2000, for 40 years. And works like a brand new airbrush.

[@brendamarie8105]

I can't take the fluid nozzle out. It's like stuck or something

[@TheAndradaandy]

Great vid can't wait for the land raider vid :)

[@rodolfomartinez1763]

Thanks for the review! It is really helpfull

[@mrcarlo1966]

Thank you.

[@stovepipe671]

just got 1 waiting for it to come in got it at hobby lobby 150 bucks

[@IDICBeer]

Good share fella

[@OrcPainterNerd]

***** Cheers bud

[@corkcamden9878]

You need to explain the trigger assembly better. I did not see any explanation why the trigger piston needs to be inserted into the air cylinder. This should be obvious to the person familiar with the operation of an airbrush, but remember, you have included beginners in this review.

[@mmff5242]

man get one of these and it got bare ability. peng airbrush.

[@afrog2666]

"up to fithy millimeters" lol, that would be SOME airbrush xD

[@rocksteel44]

...AUSGESEICHNET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[@Godzillah]

stay away from iwata their tiny noozle is worst design ever broke after I put it back. They also sell erasable ink which I thought is acrylic worst purchase ever.

[@chriskobesko1775]

Lol

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

What do you use for a compressor?

[@owenfletcher3479]

What compressor do you use

[@AtlanSumerian]

Thank you.