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Iwata Eclipse HP-CS
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Description: This gravity feed Eclipse CS features a .35 mm needle and nozzle combination, as well as a generous 1/3 oz. sized cup. The new funnel design of the cup makes clean-up easier and also means that less paint is wasted. The short distance from cup to nozzle allows for more consistent paint flow, too. Fine artists and students alike will appreciate how well the Eclipse CS sprays heavier acrylics and Medea Textile Colours while maintaining very fine spray characteristics.

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Review Date: Mon August 4, 2003 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3 

 
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Review Date: Tue August 5, 2003 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5 

 
Pros: big gravity cup
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I love my HP-CS. It has a smooth trigger feel and the bigger paint cup is a blessing for me.
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AirTodd

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Registered: October 2003
Posts: 1516
Review Date: Sat November 15, 2003 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $96.00 | Rating: 6 

 
Pros: Holds just right amount of paint
Cons: None

I like the the brush.I can almost get as much detail as with my iwata sb.Easy to take apart and clean and put together.I use it for my t-shirt work,canvas,and poster board.

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Registered: August 2003
Review Date: Thu December 11, 2003 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $225.00 | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: Precision and well balanced
Cons: none

In my arsonal the CS is my primary for freehand precision work. I keep an extra set of the needle and nozzle cup on hand as well as the .40 nozzle and needle for the brush.

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kruble
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Registered: April 2003
Posts: 13
Review Date: Sun December 14, 2003 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $89.00 | Rating: 8 

 
Pros: Easy to Clean and repair.
Cons: None

The detail I can get is very good. I have used the gun to basecoat a complete helmet (took a while) but it did well. I would purchase another and I have 2 in my arsenal
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stanky

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Registered: April 2003
Review Date: Sun February 1, 2004 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $68.00 | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: Versatility
Cons: None I can think of

A very vesatile airbrush. I use mine with a .5mm nozzle for larger areas. Very easy to clean and maintain.
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Review Date: Thu May 26, 2005 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $109.00 | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: easy to clean
Cons: none i can think of

Love this brush even more than the HP-C
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Review Date: Sat August 27, 2005 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $115.00 | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: Easy to Clean, Holds plenty of Paint
Cons: None

In my opion, a very versatile Airbrush. you can cover a fairly large area if needed and provides good detail work as well. A great brush!
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aixguy

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Registered: November 2004
Posts: 1669
Review Date: Fri September 9, 2005 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $109.00 | Rating: 8 

 
Pros: Easy to clean, lower priced
Cons: Not as comfortable to hold as HP needle does not seem to be as hard as HP

I own the HP-bh a VL and Anthem. I wanted a replacement for the to bottom feeds that I never use anymore. The bh is too small to do large areas so I needed somthing in between. If I had to do this again, I would have spent the extra money for the HP-C Plus or even the HP-CH (high line) The Eclipse is fine for the money, it is just not as nice to hold as the HP, do to the difference in body design. My hand cramps up much faster working with the Eclipse. The tip size works well with water base paint and covers well in larger areas but the needle is softer (tip bend easy) then the one in my HP. I have used this brush on Textiles and Tags and am happy with it's painting performance. The Eclipes tip design moves the tinny nozzle to the end of a press-fit cone, so you don't have to worry about striping the threads in the body, and it is easier to hold on to when disasembled. I still grab the HP-BH for detailed work but for the average T or tag, the CS would probably be fine. I have never sprayed solvent base paint so I can't say how it will respond. This is a good all around brush and that I wish I had purchased in the begining, rather then the bottom feeds. If you are a beginner thinking of purchasing a VL or Anthem, I would say save a few more bucks and get the Eclipse, you really don't need those big jars of paint as a beginner. If you have a VL, and want a gravity feed to replace it, and to do more detail, save a few more bucks and get the HP-C Plus or High line. This is just my opinion, so take it with some salt, my comparison to the HP does not take budge limites into account. If the HP would mean months of waiting.. get the Eclipse and start painting!
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66SS327

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Registered: October 2005
Posts: 49
Review Date: Mon January 30, 2006 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $109.00 | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: Good feel and reliable
Cons:

This is my favorite brush I own. It is versital enough to do almost any job I want. I have another Iwata that gives me a little trouble but this gun has never failed me.
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cbrunson

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Registered: September 2005
Posts: 52
Review Date: Tue May 9, 2006 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $90.00 | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: Easy to clean. Consistent spray.
Cons: The cut out tail peice is unnecessary.

This is my first quality AB. I used this website and others to help me decide which one to buy. I am very pleased with it. My only complaint is the cut out tail piece hits my hand right at the knuckle. It is a little uncomfortable after a few hours of spraying. Sometimes I just take it off. It does not like heavy pigment paint either. It is difficult to get Createx paint to spray consistently. As a beginner, I know the AB is capable of performing better than I can. When everything is working right, (paint viscosity, air pressure, clean tip, clumbsy fingers) I can get hairlines with no overspray, and very controlled shading.
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kant76

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Registered: April 2007
Posts: 742
Review Date: Tue April 17, 2007 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8 

 
Pros: big cup easy to clean
Cons:

my first good ab, I simply love it
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Snuff

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Registered: March 2006
Posts: 495
Review Date: Wed April 25, 2007 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: Very controlable, Great detail
Cons: Can sometimes get finicky with createx white

Excelent brush for beginner and pro alike. I have loved this brush since it's purchase. This brush performs well day in and day out with water or solvent base paints.
I have modified mine with a longer taper on the needle and a mirror polish.
The performance is a little better than stock but tip dry was cut drastically.

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RehabRalphy
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Registered: June 2007
Posts: 16
Review Date: Sun June 17, 2007 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: Great for beginners!
Cons:

This was my first AB. Started learning on this, and honestly, its always the one I come back too. Its a great brush. I can do big and small work with it. I also used it to paint an entire canvas black. It holds up very well. Lot of people dont like the cut-away, but honestly, it doesnt get in the way for me when painting. I dont use that feature though because I havent had a paint clog. Great brush, parts are readily available too.
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