After a year of messing around with this gorgeous and impressive airbrush, I usually reassemble after a deep clean by fitting the trigger, then fitting the nozzle and air head to the needle and putting the needle in backwards and tightening the head down, then the needle protector.. IMO, feeding the 0.15mm needle in forwards and finessing it to go into the nozzle forwards is just asking for trouble,
Bought this brush this week after careful consideration. Its my first brush, and am really impressed with the quality (can't knock the Germans for that, it's what they're known for). Thanks for the detailed breakdown, it's the first I've seen that actually explains to depress the trigger to remove the needle (told you, total n00b to airbrushing). Thanks bud 👍
Thanks for the video. A really comprehensive review! I just got this airbrush and can't wait to give it a go. Thanks to you, now I know what all the bits are for! :)
This was a brilliant video! Exactly what I needed 🙏 I've had my infinity cr plus for over a year (my first ever airbrush) I love it but didn't know how to fully work it or take it appart etc. I now do!! Thankyou so much
I would have to agree, that it is hard pressed to find a negative to this airbrush. While I don't have the CR, I have the regular Infinity (the CR wasn't out on the market yet when I got my normal Infinity), and it has worked flawlessly. I like it so much, that Harder & Steenbeck is the only brand of airbrush I sell in my hobby shop. If I had to come up with a negative, that would be that the 0.15mm needle is so fine, that it is easy to bend the tip. That being said, that also makes it easy to to a minor repair to the needle with a fine sanding stick to straighten it out (unless you go too far when it was initially bent). My suggestion to anyone buying the Infinity or Infinity CR, buy an extra 0.15mm needle. I ran everything from Badgers, Aztek, Iwata, and Iwata knock offs, and all I use now is a regular Infinity, and an Evolution AL Plus (basically just the Evolution with an aluminum body, rather than the traditional brass), only other difference is it comes with the same 2 prong nozzle cap that the Infinity comes with. Makes a great 1, 2 punch when painting.
I'm in the automotive painting i've use this on interior designs. Woah! What amazing airbrush. Awesome for bleeding and also shading i do a lot of freehand and stencil works on the interior of the car. When i got this airbrush about 1 month ago im amazed this Video Apprised me to get one of these amazing pieces of art. I used to use a IWata Micron But got tired of it real quick. Details good but not really my style i gave it to my son for his little work on his models. Now i have this it's amazing. Love the Features u can add on to this airbrush. Like the air regulator that u can buy as a upgrade it's one of the best i have ever used so precises. So i would recommend it to a newbie but then wouldn't it because all these feature can really bog someone new to airbrushing. But it is one durable Machine. Also Harder and steenbeck has amazing service. they sent me a defective airbrush. A O-Ring was defective so they sent me a New O-Ring but also for the wait they sent me a Evolution (Aluminum version) Not stating they will do this to anyone but it was really amazing seeing that they put that much care into there customers. Harder and Steenbeck 110% Amazing airbrush. It's A buyer if u got the money :)
I love this brush. I never thought something would drive me away from my tried and trusted Badger single-action siphon-feed brush. But the fine and repeatable details I can get with this (I agree, "the button" is a brilliant feature) mean I leave the Badger in the box unless I'm doing a big model with a lot of paint throw-down, say for primer, where I'm looking for an even coat rather than fine or subtle detail. So I'd never throw my 35-year old Badger out, but it's no longer my go-to brush.
Great review, I've just bought this and I'm a beginner, ok maybe not the best brush to start off with, but I've got some great results straight off the bat. It looks and feels a great piece of kit and build quality is amazing. It even nice to look at lol
Thank you so much for this review :) Mine arrived yesterday morning via "Santa". I ordered the exact same one with the 0.4 & 0.15 on the basis of your review :) Alan
I've this one (except its the X model, it permit me to prepare the different paint (I can keep them for month) in a lot of paint can to avoid wasting time, plus this avoid the airbrush to block with pigment (the gravity favor it, and mostly with 0,15 needle)and it permit to to clean the nozzle keeping the paint . I really love this airbrush. The good point is that spare part are cheap (in europe) compare to iwata models.
This is such a sexy piece of German engineering. I've been wanting to try this brush for a few years, but some in my household feel that I already own too many airbrushes. One day I'm going to pull the trigger (see what I did there :P), break down, and get one.
Nice demo, I learned a trick or two that hadn't occured to me - every day is a school day👍😉✌️😊 I've two H&S airbrushes including this one, I can't find fault with them, maybe the boxes could be a bit nicer (inserts are a bit 1970s), the trigger feel/take up might not be quite as good as a high end Iwata (that's me REALLY nitpicking 😳😇😉 as the triggers on H&S airbrushes are excellent - superb in fact!), but they're a LOT easier to strip down and live with than an Iwata, and I'm still amazed by the results (I learn something new every time that I use it). I've a couple of Sparmax for base coats and primers, also a Paasche H (which is used for that duty as I've gone off of 90% of rattle cans as they can clog, splatter etc). To be fair if I was only allowed two ABs? I'd have the Infinity and the Paasche H (if one can get a good one - their quality control is marginal - then Paasche last for years and they're very robust in construction and easy to strip down - the H&S airbrushes are a tad more delicate/fragile). If I could only have one airbrush? It would be the Infinity. I've a couple of extras, including nozzle and needle combinations that are fully interchangeable with both of my H&S', makes them so versatile. I believe that in the model railway world I was one of the first to start using H&S, I sold my Iwata (which was a heavily pushed brand in the world of model railways). I wrote a few articles and mentioned, photod my Infinity etc (it's very photogenic 😘😉😄) and I noticed a year or so ago certain magazines were full of advertising for H&S, word was getting around. Iwata are great don't get me wrong, but they're not perfect and can be pricey when loaded with features like the H&S Infinity (which is a considered purchase). Airbrushes are a very personal thing, like guitars etc I always think. I like the chunky old Paasches that I own too, when fettled they're easy to live with for quick work and clean up when time is short. For delicate work when time is no consideration one can loose themselves to detailing work with the Infinity - and it can, with a 0.4 or a 0.5 set up and the big paint cup, get some quality finishes down for primers and base coats too. My two Sparmax are better for spraying larger 1/12, 1/16, 1/32 scale models (RC cars, RC locos and RC boat hulls) as is the Paasche H with a 3 or 5 nozzle set. I noted your point about thinning/treating already thinned acrylics for the 0.15 set up - to avoid clogging and tip dry etc. 0.15 is pushing the boundaries with acrylics, some sages state not to go below a 0.3 or 0.4. With Passche, especially the H, tip dry is not a factor, due to design and nozzle sizes etc (it's akin to watching a stallion pee😳😄✌️👍). I hope that my waffle may help others, if one has the budget, really loves model making, really wants to airbrush etc and do so as painlessly as possible? The Infinity would be a good place to start. It's akin to having a top flight Iwata, but easier to live with and a third of the price? I've several airbrushes that I leave set up in specific ways (needle nozzel set ups) and one or two get used only for acrylics and one or two only for enamels - that makes life easy but is a luxury. I could just get away with the Infinity and Paasche H tbh🤔😇😊✌️👍
Just managed to break parts on my Iwata Eclipse and came across these while I was glancing around trying to find a place that sold the replacement parts, now very seriously considering one of these or an Evolution to compliment the Eclipse.
Beautiful brush mate. Its one I aim to pick up at some point. I very much like the trigger action of the brush from the times I've played with it. I like the troubleshooting guide that's a handy addition. Love the fact that trigger tension can be changed from the cutaway.
+Squidgy Bidge I fully agree the infinity really is a beautiful brush want to hang it on the wall and admire it lol. the guide is nice much better than the basic black and white ones you get with some airbrushes and the cut out at the back and the paint limiting system is just pure quality
I've been using one of these for a while now, one of the best features is the size of the nozzle, compared to an Iwata it's huge which makes cleaning a lot easier & less chance of damage, yes it's expensive but worth it! If cost is an issue, try the H & S Evolution CR Plus 2 in 1, it doesn't have the paint flow adjuster, but it's just as high quality.
+John Kiddier very well said mate I also have the H&S evolution to review soon and agree that is a lovely airbrush as well if not as feature packed as this brush it is a great price
+John Kiddier The Infinity equivalent in the Iwata range is the Micron series.....which is much more expensive than the Infinity, plus the H&S has a smaller needle.
+John Kiddier dont forget the nozzle are not screwed to the body of airbrush unlike some other airbrush which is a hassle if you wish to change to different nozzle size ;)
Im not trying to be a know it all but it is a good idea to never pull or push the sharp end of the needle through the brush. I would pull the needle point back into the cup area, remove the front end bits, then push the needle out the front end. This insures you never drag the needle tip on any metal surfaces. Thanks for the review
Important notes. It comes with two noozles and two needles, if you, like me, get confused when taking the thing apart the needle and noozle are marked with 'notches' for match. Furthermore if you buy it from H&S you can customize the colour and even have them laser-engrave your name (or your headshaking partners). Best air-brush I EVER had! Perfect spray and easy clean.
Had just bought the Infinity CR plus 2 in 1 #2 great airbrush but stupidly removed the quick fix bit at the back of the Airbrush. Put it back on and now there is no difference in adjusting the needle but I'm working on it when I get some paint that is! but a lesson learned. in future just remove the whole body with the quick fix still attached when either cleaning or changing the needle. Also when you put the needle back in do you push it slowly till it stops or just pull it back a bit before tightening the needle securing nut. and yes I also depressed the lever when either taking out or putting back in the needle. thanks for the tips just wished I had seen your video beforehand ..
Thanks nice review. Either for this H&S Infinity or for the Evolution, I rather remove the nozzle first then insert the needle from the front to avoid damaging the fine point.
Happy with mine, after one year and half i need to change nozzle and needle cause i have damaged them...my fault. If you thin properly your paints you can spray nicely even with the 0,15. Really a high quality tool. My valve body looks different...and not so easy to remove! I wonder why?
+Andrea “gekados77” G. I hope you get it fixed soon mate and agree with thin paints you could paint the wings on a fly with the beauty that is the infinity lol. I'm not sure why the valve body looks different mate.
I just saw you used Vallejo's GAME Air. What do you think, it is the best on Vallejo's palette for very tiny shading works, even in black and white? The miniature looks persuasive here. It's all been done with GAME Air, yes?
+Andrea “gekados77” G. It has been for me but I'm getting there, still improving. The regular brush has just been so much easier for me. I agree completely, it is a blast!
I bought to the Infinity for the .15 needle - not realizing that I could stick one in an Evo. I found the .15 very hard to use overall - I'm sure there's a place for it, but some acrylic pigments actually will not easily clear a nozzle that small. I've got the .2 in the Evo and so the Infinity carries the .4. I own an Iwata HP also, and agree that the two brands are equivalent. If HS has a weak point it's the cost of it's nozzles and needles - and you will replace nozzles. I've never replaced an Iwata nozzle. But I'm not selling any of them.
Didn't get just one, I have 3! I still recommend the Infinity over the Iwata Micron, Both of which are great airbrushes, it is just that the Infinity is less expensive, is more versatile and I like the weight more. All in all I give it 10 out 10,
I've been spraying a lot of models without the front protector to clean the needle better. Does this effect the actual spray or is it merely to protect yourself and hitting the needle? Thnx
i do like these, i thought every seal was teflon, seems this isnt the case and il still be having the trouble of washers melting with the use of hot thinners, very annoying.
It's a rubber O ring, not teflon, and is only there to make a seal between the nozzle head and the airbrush body. No need for it to be teflon, as it would/should never touch paint. Only way you would get paint there is if the nozzle isn't screwed on tight, and the paint flows out by the nozzle, even then you would be pretty hard pressed to do that as the teflon nozzle seal would be up against the inside of the airbrush making a seal with the needle. If your nozzle was loose enough that the teflon nozzle seal isn't seated, you are going to have paint flowing out by it as soon as you dump it in your color cup. As I said, all the seals that matter....are teflon and work for all paints. If you are getting any paint on rubber seals, then your airbrush isn't assembled properly.
Nice video! I came here because I'm looking into buying one and I'm confused with the current version of the airbrush and the "Cult of Paint" version of the Airbrush... is there actually any difference? the latter costs a lot more money and I don't think i want to spend that much extra for a lable and a different colored body...
I have just ordered one of these..! I am only now after many hours of using (struggling) veda knock off's ... After three years; perhaps its time to emerge from the primordial soup ; I am fed up of thinning till the o rings seize!
I have a harder and steenbeck, I will say they are very good quality . One thing that I find annoying about them is the nozzle caps, unless I'm missing something you can't back flush with them because you can't just seal the end with your finger .
on evolutions you might have this problem but you can use plastic plug from needle package to cover the whole nozzle cap this way it will be blocked, on infinity you just hold it with 2 fingers so there is no air flow and it gets blocked as well
Hey pal, So i currently have an iwata Revolution 0.5, but for obvious reasons its really good for basecoating and pre-shading. The question i have is will this brush do good spot highlights and detail work on busier models. Any advice would be appreciated! :)
+Sunjeev Shukla Hi Sunjeev like you said the brush you have now is perfect for those task. The infinity will be absolutly perfect for super fine detail on 28mm and even on larger minis.spot light details like OSL are great with this brush.
Thanks for the super fast reply. May i ask does it clog often due to needle size? also im an average airbrusher nothing special only able to do simple task, but wanting to take my skills further, and feel restricted due to the size of my old brush size.
not really but you do have to thin down paints more than you would with a o.5 for sure even vallejo model air and game air need a little thinning because of the 0.15 needle nozzle set.
The only negative I have so far is H&S makes their needles our of soldering wire. Seriously, their needles are very delicate. Paasche needles are way more robust. I own both brands and think both companies are excellent. Thanks for the video!
I've been itching to buy one myself I'm using a badger 105 and bought a Renegade Krome that has never worked right, basically a waste of money. The Harder Steenbeck just looks better quality, would you say in your opinion the standard is better than the Badger brand? I value your opinion and that may just push me to spend out the money.
+Leanmachinepainting In my honest opinion and personal opinion this brush is more refined than the Badger krome. the 0.15 needle nozle is pure German engineering quality. it might take a newcomer a little while to get paint thinning ratios correct with such a small needle nozzle but once correctly thinned it is a beautiful airbrush to paint with.
Yeah think it's time to get one, I have paint thinning and airbrush techniques nailed but to be honest I think with any airbrush, getting the right paint consistency is the trick to master along side colour knowledge.
I'll quibble with that. I use water based acrylics (Golden and Vallejo) almost entirely and some of the pigments just won't clear the .15 properly. Brands like Tamiya and Gunze with their dye pigments are better for that kind of painting. And in the real world, a good hand with an airbrush is going to get perfectly splendid results with a .20 (or Iwata's .35). The .15 I think is really made more for ink and specialized work.
Thank you for the video, I have this airbrush I agree with you, great airbrush (and the easiest for cleaning, the nose sistem is great) I have a question... I try to paint marines too, but I have some issues about to get close to the miniature and the pressure, I use Vallejo paints too, could you tell me what is the pressure you use to paint miniatures so close to the mini to get those fine details?. Thank you.
Hallo, i also buy this one and i can do whatever i want but the lines aren't thin... I was cleaning it very well but i can use 1 and its not fine All numbers are the same linesize... What can i do?
I just got mine and I'm finding the trigger to be a little rough on pullback and not as smooth as my Iwata...kind of a scraping metal feeling... Besides that it's a fantastic brush. But is anyone else experiencing this?
One more little item, The pulse in your line work is caused by your compressor, get one with a tank and that will go away so that your line work will be smooth and clean, looking more like a line drawn by a pen.
Should i buy it, i started modeling and painting with regular brushes 2 years ago, so i am planning to buy one.In my country this one is available, it is expensive but i am not a budget , i am looking for a good airbrush and i think this one does the job pretty good but if there's anything else you would recommend me i would like to hear it and probably buy it.As i said i am not on budget, i am looking for a high quality paint brush.
Might be a little late of a reply, but I tend to have that problem on my Ultra 2-in-1. It's usually when I've thinned the paint far too much to the point it's fully liquid and slides down the needle.
The nozzles are really weak and the atomisation is horiffic; especially at lower pressures. It looks, feels great and is very well built, but performance wise it's average considering the rather hefty price tag. I'd way rather have an Iwata HP-CH which costs exactly the same and does way finer lines etc. Just my opinion though.
WornOutSmiles I have one of these and have no such trouble. I use mainly Vallejo ModelAir acrylics at about 10-15psi, which I don't regard as excessive, and, although the ModelAir is supposed to be airbrush-ready, I put about 3 drops of thinner for every 5 of paint. I have never had any issue with it at all, even with squirly late-WWII German aircraft camouflage.
Hi. I have this AB. I like it very much. I also owe and use the SOTAR 20/20, which is alo a nice piece. The beautiful design of the H&S is absolutely stunning when you first hold it. You can feel the quality once in hand. The quick fix at the end is cool, yet I struggle with glogging so have to move the needle more to keep the color flowing. I can only recoment this piece, or at least the Evolution. H&S delivered a great piece of art with both of these ABs (Real Talk:The infinity looks absolutely superior, though...) ;-)
+Graeme Hawkins thats a shame Graeme but if you would like a airbrush lid everything airbrush has them for sale www.everythingairbrush.com/airbrushing-accessories/harder-steenbeck-accesssories/5ml-metal-cup-lid-chrome.html
If you are to do any review, please make sure you have a quiet place without any background noises, that was very annoying! Specially for such a great tool from Harder and Steenbeck.
Seems kind of pointless to me to have a high-end airbrush but not use an air tank. You can see the spurts from the compressor. You'd get a much more even flow if you used a tank.
I've just started with airbrushing and bought this as my first but only with the 0.4 needle. I've been priming Dark Uprising terrain and its absolutely the Rolls Royce to work with as well as look at. It really is incredibly perfect for my hand contour, feels really light, it's never blocked once even though I've never thinned paint for an airbrush before and the control pressure adjustment for the paint at the back, is worth every penny of its design and yes I use it a lot. I've replaced the normal pressure valve with the adjustable one and always remove and replace the needle from the front, never the rear, sorry but I cringed when you did that. I've also watched the following cleaning video several times which explains exactly what to do for perfect thougher results... th-cam.com/video/tcSBK0l5Lbw/w-d-xo.html For viewers that want a complementary video to this one explaining the exact anatomy of this brilliant tool and giving so many answers as to issues that might occur whilst spraying, as well as a crystal clear understanding of why it's so important not to just "back wash/blow", thinking that your cleaning your brush out, then watch this straight after... th-cam.com/video/2Hxwev8c53o/w-d-xo.html So glad you uploaded this video that shows so much passion for a tool that is difficult at first to paint through and not just put in a show case and stare at. Owning a Harder and Steenbeck Infinity CR Plus 0.4 is a feeling of rarity, but be warned, if you dare test drive one... I promise you won't give it back
I should've bought a cheap airbrush instead of buying the Evolution Solo, total garbage of an airbrush, doesn't matter if I'm using paints specially design for an airbrush it will always spray irregularly
It's ironic isn't it, the cheaper Aztec comes in a beautiful wooden box, real wood I might add, yet the more expensive premium Harder and Steenbeck comes in a shitty plastic case.
After a year of messing around with this gorgeous and impressive airbrush, I usually reassemble after a deep clean by fitting the trigger, then fitting the nozzle and air head to the needle and putting the needle in backwards and tightening the head down, then the needle protector.. IMO, feeding the 0.15mm needle in forwards and finessing it to go into the nozzle forwards is just asking for trouble,
Shaun, may I suggest thinner first, then paint? Even if you mix well, paint first makes it easier to clog.
Bought this brush this week after careful consideration. Its my first brush, and am really impressed with the quality (can't knock the Germans for that, it's what they're known for). Thanks for the detailed breakdown, it's the first I've seen that actually explains to depress the trigger to remove the needle (told you, total n00b to airbrushing).
Thanks bud 👍
Thanks for the video. A really comprehensive review!
I just got this airbrush and can't wait to give it a go. Thanks to you, now I know what all the bits are for! :)
This was a brilliant video! Exactly what I needed 🙏 I've had my infinity cr plus for over a year (my first ever airbrush) I love it but didn't know how to fully work it or take it appart etc. I now do!! Thankyou so much
I would have to agree, that it is hard pressed to find a negative to this airbrush.
While I don't have the CR, I have the regular Infinity (the CR wasn't out on the market yet when I got my normal Infinity), and it has worked flawlessly. I like it so much, that Harder & Steenbeck is the only brand of airbrush I sell in my hobby shop.
If I had to come up with a negative, that would be that the 0.15mm needle is so fine, that it is easy to bend the tip. That being said, that also makes it easy to to a minor repair to the needle with a fine sanding stick to straighten it out (unless you go too far when it was initially bent). My suggestion to anyone buying the Infinity or Infinity CR, buy an extra 0.15mm needle.
I ran everything from Badgers, Aztek, Iwata, and Iwata knock offs, and all I use now is a regular Infinity, and an Evolution AL Plus (basically just the Evolution with an aluminum body, rather than the traditional brass), only other difference is it comes with the same 2 prong nozzle cap that the Infinity comes with. Makes a great 1, 2 punch when painting.
+Scott Millican awesome comment mate and very well said.
Still learning with mine but have achieved some great results. Thanks for the review. Best airbrush I've ever had.
That is a real piece of precision engineering! Very impressive!
I've got one of these as well. I love it! So clean and feels so nice. The throttle stopper at the back is super useful!
+mportillo78 glad to know you really like your H&S and agree the stopper at the back is fantastic :)
Great Review also nice adding taking the airbrush apart and assemble. Helped me a lot when i tried it for the first time.
I'm in the automotive painting i've use this on interior designs. Woah! What amazing airbrush. Awesome for bleeding and also shading i do a lot of freehand and stencil works on the interior of the car. When i got this airbrush about 1 month ago im amazed this Video Apprised me to get one of these amazing pieces of art. I used to use a IWata Micron But got tired of it real quick. Details good but not really my style i gave it to my son for his little work on his models. Now i have this it's amazing. Love the Features u can add on to this airbrush. Like the air regulator that u can buy as a upgrade it's one of the best i have ever used so precises. So i would recommend it to a newbie but then wouldn't it because all these feature can really bog someone new to airbrushing. But it is one durable Machine. Also Harder and steenbeck has amazing service. they sent me a defective airbrush. A O-Ring was defective so they sent me a New O-Ring but also for the wait they sent me a Evolution (Aluminum version) Not stating they will do this to anyone but it was really amazing seeing that they put that much care into there customers. Harder and Steenbeck 110% Amazing airbrush. It's A buyer if u got the money :)
Paco_Geo if i call you dad,will you give me an iwata micron?😋
German engineering never ceases to disappoint! I am so far impressed with this brush.
+D.J. Mays Me to mate such a well engineered airbrush
I love this brush. I never thought something would drive me away from my tried and trusted Badger single-action siphon-feed brush. But the fine and repeatable details I can get with this (I agree, "the button" is a brilliant feature) mean I leave the Badger in the box unless I'm doing a big model with a lot of paint throw-down, say for primer, where I'm looking for an even coat rather than fine or subtle detail. So I'd never throw my 35-year old Badger out, but it's no longer my go-to brush.
Just got one of these today having used it yet really looking forward to it
cant beat German engineering, absolutely pucker gear, will be getting myself one very soon, great review OrcPainterNerd, you've made my mind up.
great review mate i got one last year and its still in the box.
dont know if i should use it or frame it its that nice
thanks for the review.
Great review, I've just bought this and I'm a beginner, ok maybe not the best brush to start off with, but I've got some great results straight off the bat. It looks and feels a great piece of kit and build quality is amazing. It even nice to look at lol
You know you're buying quality when the packaging looks that good. Can't wait to save me pennies and get one of these too. Thanks for the review.
+Ben Green I hope you pick one up soon and when you do head on over to my Facebook page and leave a message letting me know what you think of it :)
Thank you so much for this review :) Mine arrived yesterday morning via "Santa". I ordered the exact same one with the 0.4 & 0.15 on the basis of your review :) Alan
I've this one (except its the X model, it permit me to prepare the different paint (I can keep them for month) in a lot of paint can to avoid wasting time, plus this avoid the airbrush to block with pigment (the gravity favor it, and mostly with 0,15 needle)and it permit to to clean the nozzle keeping the paint
. I really love this airbrush. The good point is that spare part are cheap (in europe) compare to iwata models.
Great review and demo, very helpful, Thanks
This is such a sexy piece of German engineering. I've been wanting to try this brush for a few years, but some in my household feel that I already own too many airbrushes.
One day I'm going to pull the trigger (see what I did there :P), break down, and get one.
+Warped Games lol shhhhhhhhhhh pull the trigger and say it was a gift from Santa lol
or use the olf ones for hard work (priming, preshade...)
Great review someday I Would love to pick one of these up
+HeresyProducktionz I hope you get the chance to own one mate such a lovely brush
Nice demo, I learned a trick or two that hadn't occured to me - every day is a school day👍😉✌️😊
I've two H&S airbrushes including this one, I can't find fault with them, maybe the boxes could be a bit nicer (inserts are a bit 1970s), the trigger feel/take up might not be quite as good as a high end Iwata (that's me REALLY nitpicking 😳😇😉 as the triggers on H&S airbrushes are excellent - superb in fact!), but they're a LOT easier to strip down and live with than an Iwata, and I'm still amazed by the results (I learn something new every time that I use it).
I've a couple of Sparmax for base coats and primers, also a Paasche H (which is used for that duty as I've gone off of 90% of rattle cans as they can clog, splatter etc).
To be fair if I was only allowed two ABs? I'd have the Infinity and the Paasche H (if one can get a good one - their quality control is marginal - then Paasche last for years and they're very robust in construction and easy to strip down - the H&S airbrushes are a tad more delicate/fragile). If I could only have one airbrush? It would be the Infinity.
I've a couple of extras, including nozzle and needle combinations that are fully interchangeable with both of my H&S', makes them so versatile.
I believe that in the model railway world I was one of the first to start using H&S, I sold my Iwata (which was a heavily pushed brand in the world of model railways). I wrote a few articles and mentioned, photod my Infinity etc (it's very photogenic 😘😉😄) and I noticed a year or so ago certain magazines were full of advertising for H&S, word was getting around. Iwata are great don't get me wrong, but they're not perfect and can be pricey when loaded with features like the H&S Infinity (which is a considered purchase). Airbrushes are a very personal thing, like guitars etc I always think. I like the chunky old Paasches that I own too, when fettled they're easy to live with for quick work and clean up when time is short. For delicate work when time is no consideration one can loose themselves to detailing work with the Infinity - and it can, with a 0.4 or a 0.5 set up and the big paint cup, get some quality finishes down for primers and base coats too. My two Sparmax are better for spraying larger 1/12, 1/16, 1/32 scale models (RC cars, RC locos and RC boat hulls) as is the Paasche H with a 3 or 5 nozzle set.
I noted your point about thinning/treating already thinned acrylics for the 0.15 set up - to avoid clogging and tip dry etc. 0.15 is pushing the boundaries with acrylics, some sages state not to go below a 0.3 or 0.4. With Passche, especially the H, tip dry is not a factor, due to design and nozzle sizes etc (it's akin to watching a stallion pee😳😄✌️👍).
I hope that my waffle may help others, if one has the budget, really loves model making, really wants to airbrush etc and do so as painlessly as possible? The Infinity would be a good place to start. It's akin to having a top flight Iwata, but easier to live with and a third of the price?
I've several airbrushes that I leave set up in specific ways (needle nozzel set ups) and one or two get used only for acrylics and one or two only for enamels - that makes life easy but is a luxury. I could just get away with the Infinity and Paasche H tbh🤔😇😊✌️👍
Just managed to break parts on my Iwata Eclipse and came across these while I was glancing around trying to find a place that sold the replacement parts, now very seriously considering one of these or an Evolution to compliment the Eclipse.
I got this airbrush a few weeks ago...the best.
thank you so much for this review
Beautiful brush mate. Its one I aim to pick up at some point. I very much like the trigger action of the brush from the times I've played with it.
I like the troubleshooting guide that's a handy addition.
Love the fact that trigger tension can be changed from the cutaway.
+Squidgy Bidge I fully agree the infinity really is a beautiful brush want to hang it on the wall and admire it lol. the guide is nice much better than the basic black and white ones you get with some airbrushes and the cut out at the back and the paint limiting system is just pure quality
nice review, I'musing a Neo at the moment but a H&S will definitely be the next purchase
I've been using one of these for a while now, one of the best features is the size of the nozzle, compared to an Iwata it's huge which makes cleaning a lot easier & less chance of damage, yes it's expensive but worth it! If cost is an issue, try the H & S Evolution CR Plus 2 in 1, it doesn't have the paint flow adjuster, but it's just as high quality.
+John Kiddier very well said mate I also have the H&S evolution to review soon and agree that is a lovely airbrush as well if not as feature packed as this brush it is a great price
+John Kiddier The Infinity equivalent in the Iwata range is the Micron series.....which is much more expensive than the Infinity, plus the H&S has a smaller needle.
+John Kiddier dont forget the nozzle are not screwed to the body of airbrush unlike some other airbrush which is a hassle if you wish to change to different nozzle size ;)
Im not trying to be a know it all but it is a good idea to never pull or push the sharp end of the needle through the brush.
I would pull the needle point back into the cup area, remove the front end bits, then push the needle out the front end. This insures you never drag the needle tip on any metal surfaces.
Thanks for the review
I just bought one. Super video
Important notes. It comes with two noozles and two needles, if you, like me, get confused when taking the thing apart the needle and noozle are marked with 'notches' for match. Furthermore if you buy it from H&S you can customize the colour and even have them laser-engrave your name (or your headshaking partners). Best air-brush I EVER had! Perfect spray and easy clean.
Had just bought the Infinity CR plus 2 in 1 #2 great airbrush but stupidly removed the quick fix bit at the back of the Airbrush. Put it back on and now there is no difference in adjusting the needle but I'm working on it when I get some paint that is! but a lesson learned. in future just remove the whole body with the quick fix still attached when either cleaning or changing the needle.
Also when you put the needle back in do you push it slowly till it stops or just pull it back a bit before tightening the needle securing nut. and yes I also depressed the lever when either taking out or putting back in the needle. thanks for the tips just wished I had seen your video beforehand ..
Thanks nice review. Either for this H&S Infinity or for the Evolution, I rather remove the nozzle first then insert the needle from the front to avoid damaging the fine point.
Happy with mine, after one year and half i need to change nozzle and needle cause i have damaged them...my fault. If you thin properly your paints you can spray nicely even with the 0,15. Really a high quality tool. My valve body looks different...and not so easy to remove! I wonder why?
+Andrea “gekados77” G. I hope you get it fixed soon mate and agree with thin paints you could paint the wings on a fly with the beauty that is the infinity lol. I'm not sure why the valve body looks different mate.
I just saw you used Vallejo's GAME Air. What do you think, it is the best on Vallejo's palette for very tiny shading works, even in black and white?
The miniature looks persuasive here. It's all been done with GAME Air, yes?
Great review buddy, makes me want one.
+General Splatton In your hands it would do great things mate :)
+OrcPainterNerd I don't know, I have so much to learn. Airbrushing is way harder for me than the brush. LOL But it is a lot of fun though!
+General Splatton nooo it is not so hard, i've "taught myself" and with some patience now i see the results, its fun as hell!
+Andrea “gekados77” G. It has been for me but I'm getting there, still improving. The regular brush has just been so much easier for me. I agree completely, it is a blast!
I bought to the Infinity for the .15 needle - not realizing that I could stick one in an Evo. I found the .15 very hard to use overall - I'm sure there's a place for it, but some acrylic pigments actually will not easily clear a nozzle that small. I've got the .2 in the Evo and so the Infinity carries the .4. I own an Iwata HP also, and agree that the two brands are equivalent. If HS has a weak point it's the cost of it's nozzles and needles - and you will replace nozzles. I've never replaced an Iwata nozzle. But I'm not selling any of them.
Didn't get just one, I have 3! I still recommend the Infinity over the Iwata Micron, Both of which are great airbrushes, it is just that the Infinity is less expensive, is more versatile and I like the weight more. All in all I give it 10 out 10,
Thanks for sharing. Never heard of this company gonna look into this air brush company.
I've been spraying a lot of models without the front protector to clean the needle better. Does this effect the actual spray or is it merely to protect yourself and hitting the needle? Thnx
i do like these, i thought every seal was teflon, seems this isnt the case and il still be having the trouble of washers melting with the use of hot thinners, very annoying.
+RobinHoodUKIP All the seals that matter are teflon.
+RobinHoodUKIP as scott said the teflon seals are there to add use of lacquer based paints :)
OrcPainterNerd
so the black ones near the nozzle is also teflon?
It's a rubber O ring, not teflon, and is only there to make a seal between the nozzle head and the airbrush body. No need for it to be teflon, as it would/should never touch paint.
Only way you would get paint there is if the nozzle isn't screwed on tight, and the paint flows out by the nozzle, even then you would be pretty hard pressed to do that as the teflon nozzle seal would be up against the inside of the airbrush making a seal with the needle.
If your nozzle was loose enough that the teflon nozzle seal isn't seated, you are going to have paint flowing out by it as soon as you dump it in your color cup.
As I said, all the seals that matter....are teflon and work for all paints. If you are getting any paint on rubber seals, then your airbrush isn't assembled properly.
Nice video! I came here because I'm looking into buying one and I'm confused with the current version of the airbrush and the "Cult of Paint" version of the Airbrush... is there actually any difference? the latter costs a lot more money and I don't think i want to spend that much extra for a lable and a different colored body...
I have just ordered one of these..!
I am only now after many hours of using (struggling) veda knock off's ...
After three years; perhaps its time to emerge from the primordial soup ; I am fed up of thinning till the o rings seize!
great review, thx
Great video i wish i had this one as well! I want to say there is no better quality then German quality !
Thanks for this video greetings mr cool!
How much do they run for. $$. And where can I buy one in the US. I'm new to this and you sold me on this airbrush. Thanks.
What PSI do you use when you're spraying VGA?
I have a harder and steenbeck, I will say they are very good quality . One thing that I find annoying about them is the nozzle caps, unless I'm missing something you can't back flush with them because you can't just seal the end with your finger .
You're missing something.
on evolutions you might have this problem but you can use plastic plug from needle package to cover the whole nozzle cap this way it will be blocked, on infinity you just hold it with 2 fingers so there is no air flow and it gets blocked as well
really helpful video, thx
Damnit, now I have to purchase this xD BTW what compressor are you using ? I have been airbrushing for 4 years.
The beginning lines appear "jumpy." Is there a reason for this? If so, what is the remedy?
Hey pal,
So i currently have an iwata Revolution 0.5, but for obvious reasons its really good for basecoating and pre-shading. The question i have is will this brush do good spot highlights and detail work on busier models. Any advice would be appreciated! :)
+Sunjeev Shukla Hi Sunjeev like you said the brush you have now is perfect for those task. The infinity will be absolutly perfect for super fine detail on 28mm and even on larger minis.spot light details like OSL are great with this brush.
Thanks for the super fast reply. May i ask does it clog often due to needle size? also im an average airbrusher nothing special only able to do simple task, but wanting to take my skills further, and feel restricted due to the size of my old brush size.
not really but you do have to thin down paints more than you would with a o.5 for sure even vallejo model air and game air need a little thinning because of the 0.15 needle nozzle set.
The only negative I have so far is H&S makes their needles our of soldering wire. Seriously, their needles are very delicate. Paasche needles are way more robust. I own both brands and think both companies are excellent. Thanks for the video!
I've been itching to buy one myself I'm using a badger 105 and bought a Renegade Krome that has never worked right, basically a waste of money. The Harder Steenbeck just looks better quality, would you say in your opinion the standard is better than the Badger brand? I value your opinion and that may just push me to spend out the money.
+Leanmachinepainting In my honest opinion and personal opinion this brush is more refined than the Badger krome. the 0.15 needle nozle is pure German engineering quality. it might take a newcomer a little while to get paint thinning ratios correct with such a small needle nozzle but once correctly thinned it is a beautiful airbrush to paint with.
Yeah think it's time to get one, I have paint thinning and airbrush techniques nailed but to be honest I think with any airbrush, getting the right paint consistency is the trick to master along side colour knowledge.
I'll quibble with that. I use water based acrylics (Golden and Vallejo) almost entirely and some of the pigments just won't clear the .15 properly. Brands like Tamiya and Gunze with their dye pigments are better for that kind of painting. And in the real world, a good hand with an airbrush is going to get perfectly splendid results with a .20 (or Iwata's .35). The .15 I think is really made more for ink and specialized work.
You have a good taste there buddy. It's a good stuff.
+Khairul Izwan Bahrim It is a great airbrush :)
mine did not come with cup covers are they suppose to be standard or optional
what kind of hose can you use for this airbrush ?
Thank you for the video, I have this airbrush I agree with you, great airbrush (and the easiest for cleaning, the nose sistem is great) I have a question... I try to paint marines too, but I have some issues about to get close to the miniature and the pressure, I use Vallejo paints too, could you tell me what is the pressure you use to paint miniatures so close to the mini to get those fine details?. Thank you.
+Eduardo Cominguez I normally work at between 20-15psi and thin down the paints until they flow corectly at low psi :)
OrcPainterNerd do you thin down the paint, more than when you use the airbrush for a normal distance paint? (Thank you!)
Mmmm this one works with more vulnerable rubbers while the other models work with nylon. Is it because rubber is still better?
Hallo, i also buy this one and i can do whatever i want but the lines aren't thin...
I was cleaning it very well but i can use 1 and its not fine
All numbers are the same linesize... What can i do?
Which hose does it use????
I just got mine and I'm finding the trigger to be a little rough on pullback and not as smooth as my Iwata...kind of a scraping metal feeling... Besides that it's a fantastic brush. But is anyone else experiencing this?
One more little item, The pulse in your line work is caused by your compressor, get one with a tank and that will go away so that your line work will be smooth and clean, looking more like a line drawn by a pen.
You must try the sdoodler 2.0.
Its so mutch fun
Wow I’m having one of these.
this doesnt have an inbuilt mac valve like some of the iwata. is that an issue? is the mac value useful enough to warrant the higher costs?
You can buy an external mac valve that connects between the airhose and the airbrush, no problem exist..
Should i buy it, i started modeling and painting with regular brushes 2 years ago, so i am planning to buy one.In my country this one is available, it is expensive but i am not a budget , i am looking for a good airbrush and i think this one does the job pretty good but if there's anything else you would recommend me i would like to hear it and probably buy it.As i said i am not on budget, i am looking for a high quality paint brush.
I highly recommend the H&S infinity cult of paint edition airbrush.
Thank you for your reply i will get one soon, by the way i forgot to ask, is it very easy to use?
The best airbrush in the world very good quality
Just used mine for the first time today, any idea why paint was leaking from the nozzle
Might be a little late of a reply, but I tend to have that problem on my Ultra 2-in-1. It's usually when I've thinned the paint far too much to the point it's fully liquid and slides down the needle.
Nice review but you tave the trigger the wrong way around the flat face is towwards the front of the airbrush noticed this on a few youtube reviews
How much does the airbrush cost in $s?
nice.
I love the brushes....absolutely hate the cups with the curved in top
Good one mate
+IDICBeer Cheers bud
The nozzles are really weak and the atomisation is horiffic; especially at lower pressures. It looks, feels great and is very well built, but performance wise it's average considering the rather hefty price tag. I'd way rather have an Iwata HP-CH which costs exactly the same and does way finer lines etc. Just my opinion though.
WornOutSmiles I have one of these and have no such trouble. I use mainly Vallejo ModelAir acrylics at about 10-15psi, which I don't regard as excessive, and, although the ModelAir is supposed to be airbrush-ready, I put about 3 drops of thinner for every 5 of paint.
I have never had any issue with it at all, even with squirly late-WWII German aircraft camouflage.
Hi. I have this AB. I like it very much. I also owe and use the SOTAR 20/20, which is alo a nice piece.
The beautiful design of the H&S is absolutely stunning when you first hold it. You can feel the quality once in hand.
The quick fix at the end is cool, yet I struggle with glogging so have to move the needle more to keep the color flowing. I can only recoment this piece, or at least the Evolution. H&S delivered a great piece of art with both of these ABs (Real Talk:The infinity looks absolutely superior, though...) ;-)
did you add the lids yourself? mine didn't come with any
+odinswolf1969 this is the 2 in 1 version of the infinity and comes with lids included :)
+OrcPainterNerd i got mine 2 years ago and there were no lids then :(
+Graeme Hawkins thats a shame Graeme but if you would like a airbrush lid everything airbrush has them for sale www.everythingairbrush.com/airbrushing-accessories/harder-steenbeck-accesssories/5ml-metal-cup-lid-chrome.html
+OrcPainterNerd yeah i saw that, if i ever need replacements I'll add lids then thanks
Love the Northern accent :D
If you are to do any review, please make sure you have a quiet place without any background noises, that was very annoying!
Specially for such a great tool from Harder and Steenbeck.
I've been using one of these for the last three years, it's been very good. It's also for sale if anyone is interested.
+TheAegisClaw why are you selling it?
+mdstmouse7 I've not got a compressor to use it anymore so it's just gathering dust. Email streethawk101 at Gmail dot com
+TheAegisClaw sorry to here you are selling yours but it sounds like you have had years of enjoyment out of it
Seems kind of pointless to me to have a high-end airbrush but not use an air tank. You can see the spurts from the compressor. You'd get a much more even flow if you used a tank.
Isn't the air pulsing? Your lines on paper look irregular.
*3doodler 2.0 i mean
I've just started with airbrushing and bought this as my first but only with the 0.4 needle. I've been priming Dark Uprising terrain and its absolutely the Rolls Royce to work with as well as look at. It really is incredibly perfect for my hand contour, feels really light, it's never blocked once even though I've never thinned paint for an airbrush before and the control pressure adjustment for the paint at the back, is worth every penny of its design and yes I use it a lot.
I've replaced the normal pressure valve with the adjustable one and always remove and replace the needle from the front, never the rear, sorry but I cringed when you did that. I've also watched the following cleaning video several times which explains exactly what to do for perfect thougher results...
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For viewers that want a complementary video to this one explaining the exact anatomy of this brilliant tool and giving so many answers as to issues that might occur whilst spraying, as well as a crystal clear understanding of why it's so important not to just "back wash/blow", thinking that your cleaning your brush out, then watch this straight after... th-cam.com/video/2Hxwev8c53o/w-d-xo.html
So glad you uploaded this video that shows so much passion for a tool that is difficult at first to paint through and not just put in a show case and stare at. Owning a Harder and Steenbeck Infinity CR Plus 0.4 is a feeling of rarity, but be warned, if you dare test drive one... I promise you won't give it back
I was really hoping you'd have some negatives for this, my poor wallet T_T
personally i strugle a lot with clogging on this airbrush
Steenbeck not Steenbeck. Guys...
Use the Chinese airbrush for varnish as if that hardens it's a nightmare to clean up in the airbrush.
I should've bought a cheap airbrush instead of buying the Evolution Solo, total garbage of an airbrush, doesn't matter if I'm using paints specially design for an airbrush it will always spray irregularly
It's ironic isn't it, the cheaper Aztec comes in a beautiful wooden box, real wood I might add, yet the more expensive premium Harder and Steenbeck comes in a shitty plastic case.
Heavy breathing, shaky hands, maybe time for a checkup..?
if anyone wants to send me one of these for free... haha
you dont know nothinng of airbrusing you only have a lot many
I have te regular one (nickel plated) it still works as a clock, it has 15/16 years. Not much use, v1 two in one...the cup o ring is rubber not ptfe