Iwata HP BC2 good for beginner?

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Hello all, I am seeking to invest in my first airbrush to use in my new business constructing artistic acoustical panels. I will be applying pigment to synthetic and organic fabrics with the objective of minimizing paint droplet size. I won't be doing fine detail work, rather applying background colors fading into each other. I will be utilizing inks/dyes rather than paints to my fabrics.

I am seeking an appropriate first airbrush for this task. One that is high quality, durable for heavy use, and capable of applying minimal droplet size.

I have an opportunity to purchase a barely used Iwata HP BC2 for $200. Do any experienced airbrushers out there have insights whether this is a good investment for my objectives, and for my beginner status? Or shall I continue searching?

Thank you!
 
That price sounds high to me in my opinion. I am a fan of the Iwata eclipse series airbrushes. I would recommend the Iwata Eclipse HP-BCS if you are wanting a bottom siphon feed brush. If you shop around you can probably find a brand new BCS for half the price of that BC2.
 
HP-BC2? are you sure it is not BCS?
http://www.coastairbrush.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Eclipse_HP-BCS_Set this set is only 131 and comes with a hose too.
BCS are .5 set up but you can convert it to a .35 if needed.
https://www.pk-pro.de/IWATA-HP-BC2-Plus-High-Performance-Airbrush-04mm_1

looks like they use different names at different places. Weird.(edit:It's a different brush. I guess we almost got eclipse double the price. ) .5 nozzle and needle missing though lol)

https://www.air-craft.net/acatalog/Iwata-High-Performance-Plus-HP-BC-Plus.html#SID=1163

The weirdest thing here is: check comparison between those 2, concerning nozzles and needles...

first one has 0.4 and optional 0.3
second one has 0.3 and optional 0.2

 
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Iwata HP BC2 for $200, ?? I wouldnt.
Mr.Micron has the ideal solution. head on over to coast airbrush
If you are getting the siphon because you can easily change colours then just remember that paint will still be in the paint channels so you'll need a rinse bottle to remove any lingering paint in the brush. (yes the gravity brushes still require rinsing if you dont want colour contamination)

You will also require a higher PSI in order to achieve ideal atomisation.
 
I sold mine a while back. I used it for t-shirts. I originally bought it for lettering mainly. I found that the taper on the tip of the needle was too drastic and did not lend itself to nice smooth dagger strokes. The over all brush for background colors was good. Very good for blocking in also. Would I buy on again? No unless I changed out the needle.


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