Review on Airbrush ICM 2002 Features Handle 18Mm by Angela Rodriguez

Pros: Absolute Quality. The fit and finish of the product are excellent. The body and matched spray head have been precision machined, brushed and brushed then triple plated with copper, nickel and chrome for durability and longevity. The 0.18 fine fluid nozzle, combined with a manually installed Micron spray head, finely honed steel fluid needle and crown cap, allows the user to spray airbrush-quality watercolors, gouache and acrylics onto ultra-fine hairlines. The level of detail and control this brush offers was previously only possible with the Paasche AB Turbo Airbrush (and all the hassle and excitement that came with AB). Removing both the crown cap and liquid cap allows the user to spray dot patterns and the airbrush can be run at very low air pressure for extremely fine detail. All internal parts are copper and nickel plated to ensure smooth operation, easy movement and no binding during operation. Trigger spring tension is adjusted when the handle is removed, and the handle itself provides the user with adjustable needle travel control to fine-tune the maximum spray pattern for demanding tasks. The brush is well balanced and feels very comfortable in the hand when in use. Cons: PRICE (sigh!). Guys, Iwata Custom Microns don't come cheap. Even when I bought my CM-Bs and CM-SBs in the 1990's ($200 each!), they were expensive compared to a regular airbrush. Custom microns have increased in price significantly over the following decades, I think partly because illustrator airbrushing has gone the way of the dinosaurs in favor of 2D computer applications like Illustrator, Photoshop, etc. For the budding airbrush enthusiast, you'd probably be better off using the less expensive Iwata HP-C or HP-B for your work and that's how you learn about airbrushing. The Badger Sotar 20-20 is also a good option, but the fit and finish aren't as good as the Iwata products, which can affect the device's performance. The only thing I have on the components is the use of a neoprene needle bearing. . I wish Iwata had used Badger's Teflon needle bearings for decades, but they don't, and neoprene bearings need an occasional lube with a little petroleum jelly. The good news is that the needle bearing is easily accessible for maintenance through the side opening on the airbrush body. Custom Microns, like Thoroughbreds, require a seasoned professional to manage and will not tolerate a fool or novice. It is very easy to damage the liquid needle and 0.18mm nozzle through mere negligence and destroy the fine atomization abilities of the Micron spray system. When removing or replacing the nozzle with the wrench provided, care must be taken not to strip or strip the threads. I also strongly advise beginners not to remove the crown cap or needle cap during use until they develop sufficient skill and proceed with caution. Each Custom Micron spray head costs about $130, so replacing them can become prohibitive. Finally, this is an Illustrator airbrush designed only to be used with thin media such as watercolor or airbrushed acrylic. Paint, enamel etc. can quickly clog or damage a needle bearing. So if you paint t-shirts or vans it's a good idea to look into the HP-BC, Badger 150 or similar airbrushes as they will do everything you need for those roles.