Hook Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Good day, currently I use a cheap Fengda FE-182 airbrush with a compressor by the same brand. The compressor works just fine, but I find the Fengda airbrush a source of frustration, with lots of issues of blocking when spraying (or, rather, attempting to spray) Vallejo Model Air. I find the brush rather hard to clean as well, which may contribute to the issues. So, I am considering a somewhat better brush. I have read good things about H&S, which also seem to be more modular than my Fengda, translating in these being easier to clean out. So, two questions: - would the Fengda compressor work with an H&S, especially in regard to fitting the screw thread of the Fengda air hose (I'm not sure if this is the correct term, but can I attach the Chinese tube to an H& S airbrush)? - which type of double action gravity feed H& S would the collective Britmodeller intelligence recommend? Thanks in advance for your input! Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 As you say H&S is a lot more modular, different cups, nozzles, needles, pick & mix to get the brush you need for the job. The entry level brush is a bit of a compromise, you can't add all the extras on it. The mid range Evolution Silverline 2in1 has everything that most people need. 0.2mm nozzle for fine work and a 0.4mm for large area work. It also has a preset handle to set the maximum flow. The hose should fit, if not there are adapters available. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) Thanks a lot!, I will seek out a Silverline. One additional question, if I may - a YouTube video showed an H&S Infinity where the front end needle holder was removable, leaving basically a hollow tube which could be cleaned with ease. The Silverline has this feature as well? Cheers, Andre Edited July 30, 2022 by Hook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 After you remove the needle from the back, the air cap and paint nozzle unscrew from the from of the brush as a unit and the nozzle just lips out for cleaning. This is the same for the Ultra, Evolution & infinity range. H&S also produce their own cheap cleaning brushes that can clean the inside of the nozzlle and the front of the brush. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 Thanks again - just what I needed to know. Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 Thanks again - just ordered a H&S Silverline Evolution Two in One, with an additional 0.15mm set. Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I have two H&S, having used basic Iwata clones as well, the main advantage of the H&S architecture is that it seems simpler and more robust for cleaning. Having seen what others can do, I don’t think the actual spray results are different from cheapy Chinese clones to full on Iwata or H&S, it’s mainly down to the modeler and his or her practice to get the best out of their chosen airbrush. It’s just that a fancy airbrush may be easier to work with consistently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire man Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 I have a Vallejo Airbrush which is made by H & S and I clean mine as per this video and works just fine. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 3:26 PM, Hook said: Thanks again - just ordered a H&S Silverline Evolution Two in One, with an additional 0.15mm set. Cheers, Andre The .15 is more suited to laquers or ink even. Be prepared to replace the nozzle every now and then - it's made of softer material than the needle and may widen. Replacement nozzles are relatively cheap, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiseca Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I use Vallejo Model Air and find them very thick compared to any other paints I have used. I spray them at about double the pressure I'd use on, say, Humbrol or Tamiya acrylic.... or Vallejo Metal Color for that matter, too. Vallejo Flow Improver helps a bit but they are a bit fussy to work with and I'd imagine they'd give me tip clogging problems if I was using a smaller needle (I'm using an Iwata Revolution 0.5). It also dries fast so I don't leave Model Air paint idle in the airbrush for any time at all. It goes in when I'm ready to start spraying, and as soon as I'm going to stop spraying, or even just pause, the cup is emptied and cleaned out. If it's in the cup and not flowing for more than a minute or two, it.... curdles, for want of a better word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardaukar Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 I bought a fengda FE-183K as a back up to my H&S Ultra, but I actually end up using the FE-183K most of the time. This is way better than the fengda BD-130 that I accidently ripped the nozzle off before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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