I really like your videos. You have a very clear, logical, calm and easy to follow style. I learned a lot about airbrushes from your channel although I don't use them for art. Keep up the good work.
My 2in1 arrived two days ago. Looking forward to testing it out this weekend. Thanks for putting out this video. It seems like there's even more of a difference between the .2x and .4x nozzles in the 2024 Infinity than previous iterations. That's helpful to know from the start.
Great comparison between the 0.25mm and the 0.44mm nozzles, I am looking for a detail airbrush, for larger coverage I have my Iwata Eclipse HP-CS which I love, so I am planning to purchase the 0.25mm Solo version. Thanks for your tremendous review, I am a retired Engineer, and I love your reviews.
I didn't know that you are an engineer Louis! My utmost respect to you. I was a mathematics major in college along with art and I really miss it. It must have been wonderful for you to apply your knowledge in engineering.
It was a lot of fun, I worked in Advance Engineering for General Motors for 15 years, then when they spun off Delphi, I worked for 10 years in their Advance Engineering. Prior to that I worked as a Senior Research Engineering for General Tire Research.
I have received mine, but haven't opened it up yet. Too many family matters going on at the moment. Your video explains a lot of the features very well. I spray Fiber Reactive Dyes on my turned wood projects and am excited to try it out!
That's a good presentation showing the .25 and the .44 nozzles.. So basically, because they are both titanium set ups its probably a lot better to get the 2 in 1 rather than the Solo airbrush kits ... to buy a solo kit only to find you need a wider spread could cost more because you can't get away with using the new nozzle in the old air cap, you'd have to get that as well ... and the needle... the set will be about £75 not including postage... I think I've finally convinced myself
Thanks! It's all dependent on what you plan on painting. For what I do I would've just gone with the solo version as I did with my previous infinities. But with the new titanium nozzles I really wanted to see all the changes so I bought the 2in1 instead.
Thanks so much Miguel! I'll eventually make a video comparing all of my favorite detail airbrushes but I still need a lot of time with this new infinity. It has a very different feel from the cm takumi. The infinity 24 seems to work well at lower air pressure like 10-15psi. Works great at normal (20-27psi) as well, but seems to stand out from the rest in the lower range. It's an awesome airbrush and it's been so much fun to paint with. Still getting used to it, but loving it
Thanks for this video, very informative! Quick question, does these pieces (noozle and the head) work with older version's body? Of course you would need to get the nail also
thanks! You know, I'm not quite sure yet. I haven't tested mixing and matching older parts with new. I would reach out to H&S and see what they recommend. They've also been super helpful with this stuff!
Hmm I don't know, watching the spray test makes me a bit nervous for my new Infinity when it arrives because I may not like it. Because to me the droplets looks too big making it look splotchy lending me to believe it's not atomizing the paint well. After watching this video I sprayed with my original Infinity and it sprays much smoother with a .4 and .6 needle at the same psi with the thickest paint I have which it's black STYNYLREZ primer straight from the bottle. With that said though I have never used Schmincke paints so maybe that's how they behave? Or the new nozzle system maybe needs higher or lower psi? I hope it is a matter of adjusting the paint dilution or the psi and not an inherent flaw of the AB.
The texture you are seeing is the paper texture, not the atomization of the paint. I found that this infinity as well as the previous generation atomize paint perfectly.
@@theartworkshop Oh good! I don't spray on paper, I use my AB to paint figures so it never crossed my mind that it could be the paper texture, which makes sense when you think about it. 😆
So i guess H&S aren’t doing anymore the 0.15 option right? I had the old version and the trigger response was so inconsistent that i ended up selling it and getting a Custom Micron. The difference is considerable and i think i’ll never going to go back from JP airbrushes but it’s good to know that H&S is steeping up their products. Great video as always Mark.
That micron is pretty amazing isn't it? Love that airbrush. A great choice! This new infinity is really nice update from the previous version. I've been loving it so far
It's beyond amazing, the trigger response is so satisfying. I also saw your videos about the Micron and after thinking a little bit about it, went to get one and was so glad that i sold the Infinity 😆Glad to see improvements on this one anyways but i'll stick to JP ABs from now on.
@@Alfredo.Barros I've put the micron trigger assembly on my hp-b plus and I now understand the praise around that airbrush. The 0.2 on the hp-b plus is forgiving which is nice. Is the 0.18 also quite forgiving ?
same here ! Sold my old Infy and baught a custom Micron CM-B... As a miniature painter, I am absolutely delighted with the CM-B. I still have the Giralez Inf., but I can't get along with that either. The evo 24 is much better. But I'm still afraid to buy the new Inf. because I'll see that the trigger response is so terribly unpredictable again.
Thank you back! I'm not sure about compatibilities. I haven't tested mixing and matching any parts yet. Reach out to H&S about this. They have always been very helpful!
I think that Evo 2024 2in1 is perfect. It's amazing at detail with the smaller setup and wider coverage with the larger setup. No need to buy an infinity unless you want some of its features (Ti nozzle, quick fix trigger stop, trigger pad, etc.). I'd be just as happy with either the infinity 24 or the evo 24 as my main airbrush.
@@theartworkshop Thanks - I had similar thoughts - Evolution 2in1 is all I need right now. Just had to talk myself off buying a new Infinity - don't need it right now.
Hi, your videos really helped me understand how airbrushes work, thank you very much for that! I wonder if you could release a video about how the MAC valve works? If you're interested, of course) I understand that it changes the air flow and not the pressure, but what does that mean, a local change in pressure? I don't understand, thanks!
Glad to hear that- thanks so much! Maybe someday, but I don't have much use for MAC valves so I prefer to buy airbrushes without them. They control the flow of air at the front of the airbrush, allowing you to spray a lower volume of paint. I just use my regulator to adjust my psi. It's a different process, but has a similar effect. A lot of people use the MAC valve for stippling effects- spraying a grainy texture.
I wouldn't be so enthusiastic about H&S airbrushes. I bought Evolution a couple of years back tempted with their ability to change nozzles. They look well finished but their reliability is questionable to me. They are like German cars are to me - expensive, nice looking but unreliable. First, I soon realized that airbrush body gets darker and darker at points where it gets into contact with my hand/skin. I reported it to seller and their had said they were aware of it and it was normal (!). H&S does not consider it as a fault because it was only aesthetic issue (I thought modelling was all about aesthetics, we pay attention to aestethics and detail !). If I wanted to avoid that then I should have bought Evo "CR+" version which is free of this issue because body of regular Evolution is not chrome-plated and CR+ is chrome plated. I thought all airbrushes from this price shelf were chrome-plated, even cheap chinese ones were but that's not true - with H&S this is a "paid" option (like almost everything is a paid option in German cars). Eventually I bought Evo CR+ body alone as a spare part and replaced it, now free of that issue. Second, teflon nozzle gaskets require regular replacements if you switch between nozzles regularly. Sooner or later they start leaking (air bubbles appear in paint container). Third, I have already replaced needle teflon gasket a couple of times already (it was leaking). It is a weird design - three thin gaskets rather than one thicker one. Now compare it against my Gunze ProCon Boy PS-289 which I have owned since 2011. I still keep it because it has 0,3mm nozzle. H&S did not have 0,3mm nozzles in their Evo/Infinity lineup until very recently, when they were released 0,28mm/0,45mm nozzles together with new Infinity 2024 lineup. These new nozzles are backvard compatible with older Evo/Infinity airbrushes. Yes, ProCon has fixed size nozzle (no quick replacements possible like with H&S) but it is siginficantly cheaper, it is chrome plated body by default and I have not replaced any single part of it so far, even though it is 13 years old now. And it still works perfectly.
@@theartworkshop For me I have an airbrush which is great but then see some reviews on others to see how they spray and end up buying them to try and see how they compare to what I have in my own personal experience. I have seven now hahaha
I don't think so. I would like to buy another nozzle and needle but I'm not sure where to get them either. I'm sure they will be available in the future.
Thanks Mark for sharing 👍 its a brilliant brush
I agree! It's a lot of fun to paint with as well. Thanks Rob. Have a great weekend man.
I really like your videos. You have a very clear, logical, calm and easy to follow style. I learned a lot about airbrushes from your channel although I don't use them for art. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much. Very glad to hear it.
My 2in1 arrived two days ago. Looking forward to testing it out this weekend. Thanks for putting out this video. It seems like there's even more of a difference between the .2x and .4x nozzles in the 2024 Infinity than previous iterations. That's helpful to know from the start.
Congrats! Quite a few differences between the two that I didn't expect either. Wishing you all the best with your new infinity- it's a fun one!
Thanks for the detailled analysis and views of the new nozzles.
Great comparison between the 0.25mm and the 0.44mm nozzles, I am looking for a detail airbrush, for larger coverage I have my Iwata Eclipse HP-CS which I love, so I am planning to purchase the 0.25mm Solo version. Thanks for your tremendous review, I am a retired Engineer, and I love your reviews.
I didn't know that you are an engineer Louis! My utmost respect to you. I was a mathematics major in college along with art and I really miss it. It must have been wonderful for you to apply your knowledge in engineering.
It was a lot of fun, I worked in Advance Engineering for General Motors for 15 years, then when they spun off Delphi, I worked for 10 years in their Advance Engineering. Prior to that I worked as a Senior Research Engineering for General Tire Research.
@@louisliguore7199 That is just fantastic, Louis. What a career that must have been. Thanks so much for sharing this. So much respect to you!
Thanks for the vid Mark those parts are so well made 😮😮
You're most welcome, Dean! Hope you have a great weekend.
I have received mine, but haven't opened it up yet. Too many family matters going on at the moment. Your video explains a lot of the features very well. I spray Fiber Reactive Dyes on my turned wood projects and am excited to try it out!
congrats! I bet you're going to love it too. It's been a fun one for me to work with so far.
Between you and Dred i think you both sold me this brush.
I love it. It's really an awesome detail airbrush and so responsive compared to the older design.
That's a good presentation showing the .25 and the .44 nozzles.. So basically, because they are both titanium set ups its probably a lot better to get the 2 in 1 rather than the Solo airbrush kits ... to buy a solo kit only to find you need a wider spread could cost more because you can't get away with using the new nozzle in the old air cap, you'd have to get that as well ... and the needle... the set will be about £75 not including postage... I think I've finally convinced myself
Thanks! It's all dependent on what you plan on painting. For what I do I would've just gone with the solo version as I did with my previous infinities. But with the new titanium nozzles I really wanted to see all the changes so I bought the 2in1 instead.
Great review again. H&S have really embraced continuous improvement, listened to customers, it's a remarkable AB👍👍
that's well said Muso. 100% agree with you there!
Thanks for the in detail review 👌
Of course- thanks Poco!
Great review Mark! How do you compare the Iwata CM Takumi with the new 2024 Infinity?
Thanks so much Miguel! I'll eventually make a video comparing all of my favorite detail airbrushes but I still need a lot of time with this new infinity. It has a very different feel from the cm takumi. The infinity 24 seems to work well at lower air pressure like 10-15psi. Works great at normal (20-27psi) as well, but seems to stand out from the rest in the lower range. It's an awesome airbrush and it's been so much fun to paint with. Still getting used to it, but loving it
Very nice video, thank you 👍
Thanks for this video, very informative! Quick question, does these pieces (noozle and the head) work with older version's body? Of course you would need to get the nail also
thanks! You know, I'm not quite sure yet. I haven't tested mixing and matching older parts with new. I would reach out to H&S and see what they recommend. They've also been super helpful with this stuff!
Hmm I don't know, watching the spray test makes me a bit nervous for my new Infinity when it arrives because I may not like it. Because to me the droplets looks too big making it look splotchy lending me to believe it's not atomizing the paint well. After watching this video I sprayed with my original Infinity and it sprays much smoother with a .4 and .6 needle at the same psi with the thickest paint I have which it's black STYNYLREZ primer straight from the bottle. With that said though I have never used Schmincke paints so maybe that's how they behave? Or the new nozzle system maybe needs higher or lower psi? I hope it is a matter of adjusting the paint dilution or the psi and not an inherent flaw of the AB.
The texture you are seeing is the paper texture, not the atomization of the paint. I found that this infinity as well as the previous generation atomize paint perfectly.
@@theartworkshop Oh good! I don't spray on paper, I use my AB to paint figures so it never crossed my mind that it could be the paper texture, which makes sense when you think about it. 😆
So i guess H&S aren’t doing anymore the 0.15 option right? I had the old version and the trigger response was so inconsistent that i ended up selling it and getting a Custom Micron. The difference is considerable and i think i’ll never going to go back from JP airbrushes but it’s good to know that H&S is steeping up their products. Great video as always Mark.
That micron is pretty amazing isn't it? Love that airbrush. A great choice! This new infinity is really nice update from the previous version. I've been loving it so far
It's beyond amazing, the trigger response is so satisfying. I also saw your videos about the Micron and after thinking a little bit about it, went to get one and was so glad that i sold the Infinity 😆Glad to see improvements on this one anyways but i'll stick to JP ABs from now on.
@@Alfredo.Barros I've put the micron trigger assembly on my hp-b plus and I now understand the praise around that airbrush. The 0.2 on the hp-b plus is forgiving which is nice. Is the 0.18 also quite forgiving ?
I would say yes. The response of the 0.18 is so good that you feel in control all the time. When you want paint, you will get paint basically.
same here ! Sold my old Infy and baught a custom Micron CM-B... As a miniature painter, I am absolutely delighted with the CM-B. I still have the Giralez Inf., but I can't get along with that either. The evo 24 is much better. But I'm still afraid to buy the new Inf. because I'll see that the trigger response is so terribly unpredictable again.
I really interesting with your comparison videos. Thank you. And i have a one another question. Is that new parts are compatible with old ones?
Thank you back! I'm not sure about compatibilities. I haven't tested mixing and matching any parts yet. Reach out to H&S about this. They have always been very helpful!
Would you recommend new Infinity 2in1 to someone who already has an Evolution 2024 CRPlus 2in1? What are the pros and cons?
I think that Evo 2024 2in1 is perfect. It's amazing at detail with the smaller setup and wider coverage with the larger setup. No need to buy an infinity unless you want some of its features (Ti nozzle, quick fix trigger stop, trigger pad, etc.). I'd be just as happy with either the infinity 24 or the evo 24 as my main airbrush.
@@theartworkshop Thanks - I had similar thoughts - Evolution 2in1 is all I need right now. Just had to talk myself off buying a new Infinity - don't need it right now.
Hi, your videos really helped me understand how airbrushes work, thank you very much for that!
I wonder if you could release a video about how the MAC valve works? If you're interested, of course) I understand that it changes the air flow and not the pressure, but what does that mean, a local change in pressure? I don't understand, thanks!
Glad to hear that- thanks so much! Maybe someday, but I don't have much use for MAC valves so I prefer to buy airbrushes without them. They control the flow of air at the front of the airbrush, allowing you to spray a lower volume of paint. I just use my regulator to adjust my psi. It's a different process, but has a similar effect. A lot of people use the MAC valve for stippling effects- spraying a grainy texture.
@@theartworkshop Thanks for the answer!) I can do texture grain when the pressure in the system drops too)
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thanks mag!
I wouldn't be so enthusiastic about H&S airbrushes. I bought Evolution a couple of years back tempted with their ability to change nozzles. They look well finished but their reliability is questionable to me. They are like German cars are to me - expensive, nice looking but unreliable. First, I soon realized that airbrush body gets darker and darker at points where it gets into contact with my hand/skin. I reported it to seller and their had said they were aware of it and it was normal (!). H&S does not consider it as a fault because it was only aesthetic issue (I thought modelling was all about aesthetics, we pay attention to aestethics and detail !). If I wanted to avoid that then I should have bought Evo "CR+" version which is free of this issue because body of regular Evolution is not chrome-plated and CR+ is chrome plated. I thought all airbrushes from this price shelf were chrome-plated, even cheap chinese ones were but that's not true - with H&S this is a "paid" option (like almost everything is a paid option in German cars). Eventually I bought Evo CR+ body alone as a spare part and replaced it, now free of that issue. Second, teflon nozzle gaskets require regular replacements if you switch between nozzles regularly. Sooner or later they start leaking (air bubbles appear in paint container). Third, I have already replaced needle teflon gasket a couple of times already (it was leaking). It is a weird design - three thin gaskets rather than one thicker one. Now compare it against my Gunze ProCon Boy PS-289 which I have owned since 2011. I still keep it because it has 0,3mm nozzle. H&S did not have 0,3mm nozzles in their Evo/Infinity lineup until very recently, when they were released 0,28mm/0,45mm nozzles together with new Infinity 2024 lineup. These new nozzles are backvard compatible with older Evo/Infinity airbrushes. Yes, ProCon has fixed size nozzle (no quick replacements possible like with H&S) but it is siginficantly cheaper, it is chrome plated body by default and I have not replaced any single part of it so far, even though it is 13 years old now. And it still works perfectly.
The paradox law of airbrush community: "I don't need it... I want it... means I need it".
For sure. I haven't needed another airbrush since 2008, but I just love collecting them. My airbrush collection makes me happy. 🙂
@@theartworkshop For me I have an airbrush which is great but then see some reviews on others to see how they spray and end up buying them to try and see how they compare to what I have in my own personal experience. I have seven now hahaha
Do they not sell these on their store as spare parts?
I don't think so. I would like to buy another nozzle and needle but I'm not sure where to get them either. I'm sure they will be available in the future.