Iwata eclipse vs revolution
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Some of them a significant amount. With an Eclipse you just screw the head off and can drop the nozzle out. With an Eclipse you can use either .35mm or .50mm nozzles and needles. Revolutions use a small screw in nozzle and the Eclipse uses a drop in nozzle with a double cone shape. Its 0.18 mm nozzle enables microscopic lines, perfect for NMM, faces, ultra-subtle shading, or top-tier illustration work.
Despite its entry-level price, it allows you to do fine work, gradients, and priming with good control. There is an 11% discount in effect at Chicago through Sunday though.
Tony
Wingman_kz5
Sorry, stepped away from the computer for a few minutes. While the Eclipse 0.5mm nozzle is similar in design to the H&S nozzle, where the tip is of the same material as the rest of the nozzle body, the Eclipse 0.35mm nozzle has the typical, small Iwata nozzle fitted at the tip (screwed or pressed in, I can’t remember).
The Revolution nozzle is about 5mm long;
The Eclipse nozzle (the 0.5mm without the typical nozzle tip) is about 15mm long;
EBergerud8
Bought the Eclipse: cost wasn’t that bad because of the sale.
The Neo works from 1 bar, while the Eclipse or Micron prefer stable 1.5–2 bar.
How do I clean my IWATA airbrush?
Rinse between each color with a suitable cleaner. Wouldn’t be surprised to see other online shops do the same soon.
With its 0.35 mm nozzle, it covers a wide range of uses: priming, basecoating, gradients, shading, fine lining. It handles paints like Citadel or Vallejo Model Air (slightly thinned) well and doesn’t require a high-end compressor. The Revolution and Eclipse share some parts but the nozzles and head system are different. Cosmetics aren’t a big deal but if the Eclipse has some qualitative edge it would be worth it.
Looking forward to trying it out.
Eric
randypandy8319
keilau10
Bought the Eclipse: cost wasn’t that bad because of the sale. I always seal the threads on the Revolution and you wouldn’t need to do that with an Eclipse.
BTW, I see Chicago Airbrush Supply has raised their prices on Iwatas recently.
It’s ideal for fast work such as priming, basecoats, or varnishing, while still allowing decent finesse for intermediate layers. If you’re just starting out, the Neo CN is an excellent entry point. H&S Evo. I just love to compare notes with other owner of the airbrushes.
IWATA Airbrushes Comparison Chart
In this post I am going to give you an overall view of the full IWATA range of airbrushes and present you the complete Iwata airbrushed comparison chart.
Iwata is a Japanese leading manufacturer of high quality airbrushes for both professional and amateurs.
Each Iwata airbrush series have a different function, from the budget NEO series to the absolute precision tool that is the Custom Micron (CM) series, through the more versatile Eclipse series.
Those nozzles are pretty small. The NEO is the only budget airbrush with a 5 years warranty
The Iwata Revolution series is very affordable range of Iwata airbrushes with a simple and elegant design perfect for new starter but also more experience airbrush artists. For extreme detail, go for a 0.2 mm or 0.18 mm nozzle.
Can I use a small compressor with an IWATA airbrush?
Yes, especially with models like the Neo CN or Revolution CR that operate at low pressure.
They appear to take the same neeldes/nozzles. I was thinking Iwata because it’s needles and nozzles may be a bit tougher: and I already have a HS Evol - little boring to have two.
You can get a gravity fed .35 nozzle in both the Iwata Revolution and Eclipse. I clean my brushes a lot and one thing I really like about the HS is the ease with which you can get the nozzle free for a quick check.
The Eclipse has the self center design.