Iwata neo CN - Unboxing and Review 

Michael, thanks for the positive feedback. I am glad you liked the the video. Thanks for watching.

Donna, so glad you liked the video. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

Gehan, I am glad you found the review helpful. Good luck and welcome to airbrushing. Thank you for watching.

Thanks Chris and thanks for watching.

Johnny, awsome! I think you will love it. Thanks for the comment and watching.

Phil good luck with it. It is a good brush for the price. If you are liking the airbrush consider adding the Eclipse hp-cs when you are ready for another brush.

Pim, i love to teach and help people get started. It always makes it worth the time it takes to make the video's when I get positive feedback. I always feel like I have more to learn but I will try to pass on what I already have. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

Jeremy, I am glad you liked the video. Good luck in your airbrushing journey.

Tom, welcome to airbrush. Enjoy the journey. Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching.

Silvano, thanks for sharing and watching. Much appreciated.

I am glad you liked it, Mike. Thanks for watching.

Okie, that's awesome. Good luck with it.

@@TheAirbrushGarage thank you much!

Michael, I never considered that. I can see where that would be useful. Thanks for sharing that.

Honorgard, it is a good brush for the price. It is way better than a harbor freight airbrush but not quite as good as an eclipse. If your budget allows, the eclipse is the iwata standard. It is the brush I started with and still use over 20 years later. If not, the neo is a good alternative. Best of luck. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

Julio, so glad you liked the video. Nice brush for the price. Best of luck with it. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

Elliott, I agree. Thanks for the comment and watching.

David, great brush for the price. Thanks for watching

@@TheAirbrushGarage Just pulled the trigger (found it on sale). It'll be here next week. Does it come with a hose?

Nice. Congrats and enjoy and no it does not come with a hose.

Crazy Will, glad you like the video. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

Leonard, it takes time. I have so.e learning the basics videos. If you get a chance check them out. Stick with it you'll get. Thanks for watching.

Ben, glad you liked the video. I Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching.

GFY, it is a great brush for the money. Enjoy! If you have any problems let me know.

@@TheAirbrushGarage I am having clogging issues but I believe it is to my compressor getting warm. It does not have a tank and I do not own a moisture trap yet.

@@gfyracing7632 GFY, yes tankless will generate a lot of moisture. My advice is get the 2 gallon Fortress or if space or budget is an issue get the 1 gallon. Now...as far as your clogging goes. Start with just reducer make sure is is spaying correctly then add on drop of paint, mix and spray. Keep adding drops Untill it starts to give you problems then add a few drops of reducer. Most of my mixes are about 50 50. Another words make sure your paint is thin enough. The hot air from your compressor will also cause tip dry which also may be causing the problem. Hope this helps.

@@TheAirbrushGarage the clogging is from tip dry. My mixes are 4 or 5 to 1. I do a decent cleaning between colors. The tip dry mainly happens when using multiple cups of white. I am still trying to find the right mix with that. I use about 3 to 1 but then it seems to think and sprays much different.

@@gfyracing7632 use a small paint brush dipped in some reducer to clean off the tip dry then dab with a paper towel. It cleans the needle and the tip of the nozzle as well.

George, you will love it. Great brush to start with. best of luck.

Dave, you are welcome. I am glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching.

@@TheAirbrushGarage I asked this in the comments of one of your other video's. What small compressor with a tank would you recommend up to $150-$175?

Absolutely no question....the Fortress 1 or 2 gallon. 2 gallon is 180, you can get it on sale for 160 and 1 gallon for 150 goes on sale for 110. I have video's on both and the 2 gallon is the one in my shop.

@@TheAirbrushGarage Thanks. I watched those reviews and like them both but am wondering if they are a little large for my space. I'll take a drive down to HF and take a look at one in person. Thanks!

Thanks Joe. Look forward to seeing it.

Nice! I have only ever seen it for no less than $60. You got a great deal!

Well, that is how much it is worth. This thing is identical to every other Chineesium gun with better o-rigns and lower chance of a catastrophic machining failure as they get "looked at". Other than that, paying 60 for it is just nonsense.

@@AllinWhenPlaying it's been good for me. It won't spray thicker paints... But with a .35mm it's not made for heavy spraying.

@@jeffallen3382 Oh, not saying it is bad - but in the same way some of the Chineesium brand aren't bad as well (Fengda has fev decent "area sprayers" that, with the 0.5 needle are a perfect prime/basecoat gun for almost nothing). My point was, given the price difference, NEO is almost rip-off.

Chris, I'm glad you liked the video and good luck with the brush. And yes I was very impressed with the neo, as you saw. And I agree. It really is about paint viscosity, air presure and trigger control. But the difference between the cheepy's and a brush from Iwata is quality. Thanks for watching.

jc, here is a link to the water trap. amzn.to/3s9lLkj Good to hear you like the channel. I really appreciate the support.

Chubby, yeah the are delicate little things. We all make mistakes, some are just more expensive than others. lol. Thanks for sharing about Blick. That used to be my go to art store back in PA. Don't have them in VA but I have bought from them on-line, great store.

Literally just did that today with an el-cheapo starter airbrush that's had me looking around all day for something with hopefully a better build quality lol.

What size hose should I use the one I have is too big

Daryl, yes! Please let me know if you resolve your problem. As long as your brush is cleaned there should not be a change in performance. Try a needle reamer in the nozzle. Thanks for reaching out and thanks for watching.

@@TheAirbrushGarage I did purchase an airbrush cleaning kit with the brushes and reamers in it and I did use that I was surprised by the amount of dried paint for that even though I was thoroughly cleaning the airbrush after each session

Lyle, great choice for a starter brush. The cool thing is you will continue use it even as you add airbrushes as you continue down your airbrush journey. Thanks for dropping a comment and thanks for watching.

Joel, sorry to hear about your experience with that brush. I have that one too and I haven't had any problems. I expect iwata to make good on the brush and make sure you are satisfied. Let me know how it turns out. and of course...thanks for watching.

"When I opened the sealed box, the airbrush had paint residue in the cup and on the needle." Sounds like someone used a wrap machine on a used airbrush. A new airbrush will not have paint in it, certainly from Iwata. Where did you buy it?

@@JP-qb4zn I bought it from Metro hobbies here in Melbourne. It wasn’t sealed with plastic but had the round clear stickers that seals the main box. The distributor ended replacing the nozzle after them checking it.

Joe, I always wanted a micron but you are right! Like 500 dollars expensive. I will get one someday. I would really like to get your take on the micron verses your other brushes. And as far as the neo... if you're like me you just want to own one of each. lol. Thanks for the comment and watching.

G H, just push it easily until it stops. Don't force it. It should now be seated properly in the nozzle. Ialso have a video on an Airbrush Cleaning Routine. You may find that helpful as I break down and put the brush back together. Not a neo bit it's the same thing. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

Ronald, total respect for how you do it and what works for you. I prefer a different way. Thank you for the comment and for sharing your technique.

Hans, I have and totally recommend the 2 gallon Fortress Compressor. I have a review on the 1 and 2 gallon. Check it out when you get a chance. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

Ed, it is my advice to use the neo. Do not use cheaper airbrushes. If you ever want another brush in the future, consider upgrading to an iwata eclipse. Remember when you are ready for another brush, always upgrade! Never down grade. Thanks for the question, and thanks for watching.

Mike, I believe you can do that as long as you change the needle and nozzle and the needle packing as well. I have never done that. I prefer to have two different brushes. It just never seemed practical to me. But to answer your question, yes, you can. Thanks for the question, and thanks for watching.

Billy, I am glad you like the video. Good luck with your new airbrush. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

I got my new airbrush today.

Oh and good luck to you too I will keep watching your Vidio Than you.

Colin, thank you for sharing your Technique. It is always helpful to other viewers to hear different way of doing things. I do get a lot of viewers contact me when they break or damage a nozzle. I remove mine all the time and I never damaged one. You just have to make sure you don't over tighten it. As I say "just snug it". Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

@@TheAirbrushGarage True , foresure . I have never removed mine I just use a long soft rigger style brush dipped in cleaner. I insert the brush into the gravity paint cup and gentle twirl it until i see the bristols come out the end of the nozzel. I never need to unscrew the nozzel

Bomeshary, it sprays great. It is an eclipse with a side cup. I spray between 25 and 30 psi. I absolutely love this brush.

Thank you for your quick response, @@dancuccurullo8453

Jeremy, here is a video I did on how to get paint to flow. Check it out when you get a chance. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XnbRkeYBVyY.htmlsi=KqrgVBB1X1tW-tiP I hope this helps.

D.J., Awesome! I have some higher end brushes but I absolutely love my neo. I wouldn't use the 4030 with the candy's. Createx now recommends the 4050 UVLS clears. 4030 can "shock" the candy and cause it to gel. If you use it, make sure you mix it in a cup and let it sit for around ten minutes. If it is still liquid with no lumps you should be good to go. Also, Createx recommends the 4011 reducer, now I used the 4012 for years but it contains acetone. Createx has actually stopped producing it but they are still selling whatever is in the pipeline. I use the 4011 exclusively and I use the 4012 for cleaning. So you like guitars? I play as well and I am restoring, painting and airbrushing a guitar as well. Also, I have videos on the reducers, UVLS clears and the 4030 and how to clean an airbrush. If you get a chance check them out and good luck, you'll do great. Thanks for watching.

@@TheAirbrushGarage yessir!... love guitars. Im a singer songwriter and musician. I have an artistic side that likes to try new things. Whether its a new instrument, or a new art medium. Ive never airbrushed, but Im eager to give it a try. I also build drums. So instead of paying artists to do art, I figure I'll keep watching folks like you who pass along tutorials. I dont want to sound arrogant in any way, but rather confident in using the talents God granted us all. We all have something to offer.

Kenshin73, I always have a replacement needle and nozzle on hand. Things happen. This way you don't have stop your project and wait for a couple of day until you get a replacement. Now as far as primer and lacquers keep in mind this is a .35 so as long as they are thin enough you should be fine. But...When I think primer I think thicker. If that is the case a .5 needle may work better for such an application. But again...thin enough I think youl be fine. Thanks for the question, subscribing and watching.

@@TheAirbrushGarage thanks for the quick reply! That's exactly the way I was leaning, thanks for the push. On the primer front, I mostly use vallejo. Water based acrylic, so that's no problem. For the clear coat, I use pledge revive it. It works wonders in layers, and hot water makes the cleaning a breeze. Thanks again for the input, replacement parts are on the way! Cheers!!!👍

Kao, I am using a Fortress 2 gallon. I have a video review on that if your interested. I spray at around 27 psi for most things. You should not need that kind of pressure. Make sure your paint is thin enough. Start with just reducer. If that doesn't work. You have a blockage in the nozzle. Also, make sure your regulator on you compressor is working properly. Let me know how you make out.

Patricia, yes. If you can spend a few more dollars I would get the eclipse. I recommend the neo for a starter brush for someone on a tight budget. With that said....I use my neo along with all my other airbrushes but I would never be without my eclipse. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

Billy, the brush comes with .25 and .5 oz. cups.

Is this for the neo for iwata

The o ring on my iwata neo cn has snapped what size would I need for this cup

​@@billysayers7941amzn.to/3TpQPuT her is a link. I hope this helps.

Daniel, yes, they are absolutely solvent safe. Great brush. You will love it.

@@TheAirbrushGarage thanks for the reply will definitely be getting one

LifeInSpace, it is assembled in China. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

Danny, I do not. I know it says neo for iwata but to me if it says iwata, its an iwata. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

@@TheAirbrushGarage Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure Grex out of Taiwan at some point in time was manufacturing the Neo for Iwata, but the final assembly was in an undisclosed Chinese factory.

@@Johnnybomb1 I've always heard this as well. The box says "Assembled in China from components of Taiwan", so that fits. I'd heard a rumor in the last year or so that Iwata had changed this and taken NEO production or assembly in-house, but I haven't confirmed this.

I have just started using createx paint. 4050 and 4030( balancing clear) changed my life. Mostly been doing rc bodies, but also 1/25 model cars sometimes. There was a neo on sale for a discount at hobby lobby, open box(nothing missing and looked clean). So stoked, it looks like I picked a winner.

Ryu rc, thanks for the comments. I really appreciate it. I am glad you are enjoying the channel. Thanks for watching.

That One, where did you pay $120 for a neo?

Ernest, I started with a Paashe VL 20 Years ago and really liked it. But I haven't used a siphon feed in a long time. What I can say is that if you are looking for a more detailed oriented gravity fef brush you can't go wrong with a iwata neo or an Eclipse for the money. Thanks for the question and watching.

did you mean four or forty?