Iwata or Aztec?

[josh1813]

So I've kinda been wanting a gravity feed airbrush to go with my Paasche. Was looking at the Hobby Lobby yesterday and noticed that if I use the coupon, I could wind up with either an Iwata Eclipse or the Aztec that comes in the wood box (sorry I forgot to look at the model) for around 100.00. So without trying to start a huge forum war, which would be recommended for a general use airbrush that just happens to be good at detail stuff too. I know a lot of people use Iwata, but I've good and bad about the Aztec. I've noticed there's even a article pinned here about Aztec and I don't know to read that as a good thing or not.

Thanks

Josh

[Huey Gunner]

Go with the Iwata. Easier to maintain and operate.

[CF104]

Hi Josh,

I'm using an Iwata HP-C Plus and I would highly recommend Iwata airbrushes. They are practically bullet proof, extremely reliable and easy to clean.

Cheers,

John

Edited July 25, 2009 by CF104

[MikeC]

Put it this way: when I owned an Aztek it went back under the "lifetime guarantee"; the only reason I didn't send it back a second time was that I got rid of it. I've owned an Iwata for a few years now and the few problems I've had with it have been of my own making. So go for the Iwata, no question of it.

Edited July 25, 2009 by MikeC

[Edgar Mertins]

Josh:

I been using for about 5 years a couple of Badger Crescendos 175 and recently I faced the same dilemma.

Now I also have a Badger Anthem, a Badger 100GL and one Iwata HP-CS.

I´m in love with the Iwata, but be aware that all of them are terrific pieces of equipment depending on what you want them for:

I use the Crescendos for medium to large works, Antehm and 100GL used for fine to medium jobs and the Iwata for super fine to medium jobs.

Only problem I have now is that I always want to use the Iwata, cause I really love that thing.

No wonder, it is your best choice.

Hope this helps.

Edgar

Edited July 25, 2009 by Edgar Mertins

[Alex.B]

IWATA, definitely!

:blink:

[Alan]

I have both- an Iwata Revolution Cr and an Aztec a470. I havent used the Aztec once since I got the Iwata. Iwata all the way.

[josh1813]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help. I almost think this topic should be pinned under the heading of "First time a comparison between two brands didn't start into a war".