Stuck Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hi all, I have been using my H&S evolution for over 4 years now in that time have had to replace the 1/15 nozzle and now the 4 has just worn out..over all I have had no complaints with it, and would recomend one to anyone. In the main I have been using Tamiya acrylics which I have every confidence in but dont like it for brush painting. But on my latest project the Revell Snowberry because I realized from the onset it would need a lot of touching in with a brush, I decided to paint with enamals. However with the 4mm nozzle out of action, I am finding that I am having to thin the paint so thin with the smaller one, and keep geting blockage problems. So my question is this, I am just in the process of ordering a new 4mm nozzle, and was wandering if it might just be worth buying a complete 2mm nozzle and needle set , would this compromise make any appreciable difference ? Going into retirement this week the 40 odd pounds with postage for a new set is quite a lot of dosh to find, or shall i just get a new 4mm nozzle ? Any advice welcome, Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetblast Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I have found the 0.2mm set to be the best in the range - it gives detail getting close to that of the 0.15mm set, offers more coverage & doesn't suffer from the fussiness & delicacy of the 0.15mm set. If you already have the 0.15mm set, you don't require a complete 0.2mm set, just the needle & nozzle as the same air cap is used in both sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I use mostly 0.4 and rarely 0.2. I also have 0.6 but never used it, although I have a couple of real heavy metal stuff that may require bigger nozzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I don't like using my 0.2 nozzle as the needle is so easily damaged. I only use it when absolutely forced to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 If you are looking to go to the 0.2mm nozzle/needle on the Evolution, it is worth considering buying it in the set with the Infinity pincer aircap. This gives you a good view of the needle when you are using it for close work. And you can also pinch clean any paint buildup off the tip before it becomes a problem. The pincer aircap is normally £18.50, but the prices goes down to £14 when bought in a needle/nozzle/infinity aircap set. Paul little-cars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I don't like using my 0.2 nozzle as the needle is so easily damaged. I only use it when absolutely forced to. What do you do to damage it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Just brushing it against something will bend it quite easily. The 0.4 is much more robust, I have never bent that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I've dinged my .2 a few times, but have managed to save it by rolling the tip straight on a piece of glass then finish with micromesh. I find they tend to get damaged as you put them back into the airbrush after a clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I have straightened mine several times like that but its never quite the same, still works OK though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 You are monsters, lads My 0.2 nozzle survived several years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 yes, but you probably got better eyes than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuck Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Well thanks for the advice chaps, Paul Little cars, Have had a look at the pincer air cap, I have had a couple of bent needles in the past, and that looks as if it will make the tip more vulnerable to damage than the one i have got , im used to having to take the air cap off to clean the tip. For the time being I will save my money and take the Attitude Adjusters advise and get a new 4mm nozzle, cause after seeing Nigels work, if its all right for him then its good enough for me !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 used 0.2 for the last 3 years with no problems despite my best efforts and yes i have dinged it. but glass and micromesh has always sorted it. find its good with tamiya and gunze acrylics humbrol enamels, but never got on with "proper" acrylics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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