mark poulson Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I ordered some airbrush paint from Coast Airbrush a couple of weeks ago. I got a phone call from them to say one of the paints was back ordered for a week, and asking if I wanted the rest shipped immediately, and the other when it came in. I wound up waiting for everything to ship at once, and it did as soon as the back ordered paint came in. To me, that is great customer service, so thank you, and well done, Coast Airbrush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 I've had great service from them as well, good prices on paints when you can buy larger sizes... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscat28 Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 I've got to say I've had similar experiences. I order from them often. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 I ran out of a paint that I could only get from one supplier. They are the exact opposite of Coast Airbrush. The paint was $8, but the shipping was $14.57, and they only show the shipping cost once you've ordered and they have invoiced you. $24.33 with tax is a lot for four oz. of paint. Needless to say, I will be using that paint more cautiously, and searching for another supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Epp Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 I haven't gotten an airbrush yet, but probably will at some point... As I was looking at the different airbrushes (specifically the Iwata Neo), I noticed some are gravity fed while others are siphon fed. What style do you prefer? What are the pros and cons of each style (or I suppose of the style of your choice)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) If I were just starting out, I'd buy the Eclipse HP-CS with the .5mm needle conversion. I have been airbrush painting lures for 15+ years. I began with a Badger syphon brush. It shoots all paints well, but it's a pain to change colors, since it involves changing paint bottles and flushing with a clean water bottle between colors. It is also no good to me for finer detail work. But it is what I used to use when I had a lot of lures to prime/base coat with Createx opaque white. I almost immediately bought an Iwata HP-C Plus gravity fed airbrush, with a .3mm needle, and have used it almost exclusively since then. Since I am no artist, I have struggled over the years with getting my paint thinned properly to shoot without clogging, and I always faced painting sessions with dread. This year, I bought an Iwata Eclipse HP-CS, with the .5mm needle conversion. What a difference! It is easy to shoot most paints with minimal thinning, can shoot details by adjusting the air pressure, and, because I put the pre set handle w/cut out from an older HP-/C plus airbrush on it ($29 from Coast Airbrush),the paint flow is easy to control. I now look forward to painting again. Edited October 28, 2020 by mark poulson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPM Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) For me, Gravity feed is the only way to go. Sorry I left that part out. of the 20+ Air Brushes I own they are all gravity feed, except for the VL'S best of luck. Rich Edited October 29, 2020 by RPM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
