Giraldez Infinity CRplus MkII Is Available for Preorder at SprayGunner
The new Giraldez Infinity CRplus MkII airbrush has just released and is available for preorder at SprayGunner, and it’s not something you’ll want to overlook, because this isn’t an airbrush that just got a color change, nor is it a special edition made only for collecting. This model comes from a direct, long-standing collaboration between Harder & Steenbeck and Angel Giraldez, and you can feel that collaboration right from the moment you hold this new airbrush in your hand.
The idea behind the MkII was clear from the very beginning. It was built on taking everything that already worked well in the most current Infinity and pushing it a bit further, refining it with miniature painting and extreme detail work in mind. Because of that, H&S and Giraldez didn’t release “just another” Infinity, and they didn’t go for a simple cosmetic update either. This is a real evolution, based on how Angel paints, how he controls his strokes, and how he builds very thin layers without forcing the tool.
Harder & Steenbeck didn’t just listen to that feedback, they built it directly into the design. The result is an airbrush that feels, and actually is, shorter, allows for a more direct paint application, and comes much closer to the gesture and movement of a traditional brush. That’s something many miniature painters will notice right away. If you’re coming from a Giraldez MkI, an Infinity 2024, or even other detail-focused airbrushes, the MkII makes it clear that there’s a generational step forward here, but it’s one you feel once you start using it, not something you only notice on a spec sheet.
Where the H&S–Giraldez airbrush line comes from
To really understand the Giraldez Infinity CRplus MkII, you have to start with how Angel Giraldez paints. His way of working with an airbrush is closer to drawing than to “spraying paint.” If you’ve watched his videos, you’ll notice how he constantly moves back and forth, building very thin layers, adjusting the stroke with small movements, and controlling the paint almost like a pencil or a very soft brush. That kind of work demands something many airbrushes promise but very few truly deliver: real control, predictable response, and zero fighting with the tool.
Anyone who paints miniatures knows that when an airbrush doesn’t respond exactly the way you expect, problems start showing up. You move the airbrush closer to the mini than you should, you raise the air pressure, you force the trigger, your hand gets tired faster, and detail stops feeling natural. Fatigue sets in quickly, and precision becomes something you have to struggle for instead of something that just happens.
Those issues are exactly where the MkII was born. Harder & Steenbeck designed it with the clear intention of addressing them. The design is based on the well-known Infinity 2024, because it was already a very solid platform in terms of smoothness, stability, and internal control, so there was no reason to reinvent everything from scratch. Instead, the idea was to take that foundation and adapt it even more to how miniature painters actually work for hours at a time, looking for fine control at low pressure and small, repeated, consistent movements.
This airbrush isn’t meant for someone who just wants to cover surfaces quickly or paint large backgrounds. It’s made for people who want to “draw with the airbrush,” for those who enjoy pushing detail a bit further without wearing themselves out too soon. The MkII comes directly from that very specific need, not from a list of specs, and that’s what gives this tool its purpose right from the start.
Ergonomics and control you feel from the first stroke
The first thing you notice when you pick up the Giraldez Infinity CRplus MkII isn’t a new part or a special feature, it’s how the airbrush sits in your hand. The body is a bit shorter, and that small change makes an immediate difference because your hand ends up closer to the tip, and therefore closer to the work.
The feeling is very similar to using a fine brush. You’re not stretching your hand or compensating with your fingers. Because everything is more compact and contained, your movements feel natural. When you’re working on eyes, tiny highlights, or smooth transitions, that closeness translates into more confidence and less mental effort.
With your hand closer to the surface, your grip feels steadier. You don’t need to squeeze harder or tense your wrist to stay in control. You just rest, move, and keep going. Over long painting sessions, that really matters, because you reduce tension without even noticing it and you can keep the same level of precision for longer periods of time.
This isn’t a change you have to learn. It’s one of those adjustments that makes sense instantly, like switching to a brush that simply fits your hand better. In this case, everything feels more direct, more controlled, which is exactly what you want when your goal is consistent, fine detail.
When the trigger and the needle work with you
After the ergonomics, the next change you notice almost right away is the trigger. Not because it does anything strange or flashy, but because it responds in a more predictable way. The MkII’s trigger sits a bit more vertically, which lets your finger rest on it more naturally, without forcing an awkward position.
Once you start painting, you also notice that pulling back doesn’t feel jumpy or nervous. Instead, the needle moves smoothly, as if the entire travel is better guided. A lot of that comes from how the needle is supported internally along its movement. With a larger support surface, the motion feels more stable and consistent, and you don’t get those small, annoying jumps that sometimes show up when you’re trying to work on tiny details with very controlled movements.
This is where Giraldez’s painting style really fits in. His approach isn’t about snapping the air and paint on and off, but about moving back and forth continuously, building color gradually. The MkII follows that gesture very naturally. The trigger responds exactly to what your finger asks for, which lets you build very thin layers without losing control.
Because of that, the overall feeling this airbrush gives you is confidence. You don’t have to think about how to make the airbrush behave or worry about sudden clogs. You already know how much air and paint are going to come out, when they’ll come out, and how the tool will react if you ease up or pull back a bit more. That makes the whole process more relaxed and, at the same time, more precise, especially when you’re working on small details where every tiny adjustment matters.
Why this airbrush behaves differently when you paint
There are changes in this airbrush that aren’t obvious just by holding it, but you start to notice them almost immediately once you begin painting. One of those changes is the SuperFine air cap. In the MkII, Harder & Steenbeck chose to make it out of stainless steel and leave it as is, without adding a chrome coating afterward. At first glance, that might seem like a minor detail, but in real use it has a direct impact on how the paint comes out and how predictable the airbrush feels when you’re working on very small details.When a part is chromed, an extra layer is added on top of the metal. It’s a very thin layer, but in areas as small as the air cap openings, that layer slightly softens the edges.
In a detail airbrush, those edges matter, because that’s where the air breaks the paint and defines how it atomizes. That’s why, in the MkII, Harder & Steenbeck went with stainless steel without chrome.
Without a coating, the openings keep their original shape, more defined and more consistent. In practice, that means a more stable airflow and cleaner atomization, especially when you’re painting at low pressure or very close to the surface, where any odd behavior from the airbrush shows up right away.
This becomes especially noticeable at low pressure. Painting at 10 or 12 PSI with the MkII doesn’t feel forced or unstable. The paint comes out clean and controllable, without those little hiccups that make you compensate with your hand or bump the pressure higher than you’d like. The airbrush reacts naturally, which makes working on small details more relaxed and less tiring, because you’re not fighting the tool while you paint.
On top of that, there’s the Titanium UberDetail nozzle, which adds not only precision but also long-term peace of mind. Titanium handles wear and small impacts better than more delicate materials, and when it’s combined with the stainless steel air cap, you end up with a very balanced setup. It’s designed to keep behaving the same way over hours and months of use, not just when the airbrush is brand new.
In everyday use, all of this boils down to something very simple: the airbrush feels the same today as it does after a lot of use. As you can tell, this isn’t about throwing “premium” materials into the design for marketing reasons. They’re used to deliver real stability, control, and confidence when you’re working at the limits of detail and need the tool to behave consistently every time.
At this point, once these new parts come up, one of the most common questions usually follows, especially from people who’ve been using Harder & Steenbeck for a while. If this is a special model, does that mean everything changes and you have to start from scratch with spare parts?
Luckily, the answer is reassuring. The Giraldez Infinity CRplus MkII is part of H&S’s 2024 generation, which means it shares the same basic needle and nozzle system as the Infinity 2024. If you’re already familiar with that platform, you’re not dealing with an isolated or hard-to-maintain airbrush, but with an evolution of something you already know.
Harder & Steenbeck has been committed to a modular approach for years, and this model doesn’t break that philosophy. In fact, it reinforces it. The MkII is built on the technical base of the Infinity 2024, but it’s been adjusted and refined around Angel Giraldez’s painting style, where control, closeness to the piece, and predictable response in micro-detail work matter most.
That said, it’s also important to understand that this isn’t simply the same airbrush with a different finish. The shorter body, the stainless steel SuperFine air cap, and a few internal adjustments give it a distinct behavior. So yes, there’s compatibility, but the MkII has its own character, and you can feel that when you use it.
Day to day, this means Harder & Steenbeck isn’t forcing you to change how you work or rebuild your entire painting setup. Instead, they’re offering a tool designed specifically for painters who want an airbrush that truly lets them control every stroke.
Less time cleaning, more time painting
If there’s one thing that really breaks your rhythm while painting, it’s when the tip starts clogging right when everything was going well. You’re focused, the stroke feels right, the paint is flowing the way you expect, and suddenly something changes and you have to stop. Anyone who paints miniatures or works with thin layers has dealt with this more times than they’d like.
With the Giraldez Infinity CRplus MkII, that issue wasn’t treated as an afterthought. It was part of the design from the start. That’s why it includes Sketching Caps in three different sizes. They protect the needle, but they also leave the tip much more accessible while you paint. The open design makes a noticeable difference in real use, because if dry paint starts building up on the needle tip, you can clean it quickly and easily, without taking anything apart and without losing your focus.
This approach, which Harder & Steenbeck calls Clog Control, isn’t something that stands out in photos or when you first open the box, but it becomes extremely valuable once you’ve been painting for a while. Instead of stopping, disassembling, cleaning, and starting over, you just keep working. The flow doesn’t break, frustration stays low, and your time goes into painting, not fighting the tool.
Being able to choose between different cap sizes also gives you flexibility depending on what you’re doing. You can work very close when you’re focused on small details, or open things up a bit when you need a little more air. All of that makes the process feel smoother and more relaxed, especially during long sessions where every unnecessary pause feels twice as heavy.
In the end, it’s not just about the airbrush painting well. It’s about not being pulled out of your creative flow every few minutes. And in that sense, the MkII makes it clear that it’s designed to work with you while you paint, not interrupt you.
Everything that comes with the MkII
When you open the box of the Giraldez Infinity CRplus MkII, it’s clear that this isn’t just a loose airbrush, but a complete setup meant to let you start working right away, without having to add anything odd or improvise. Inside you’ll find two paint cups, one smaller for when you’re working with very small amounts of paint, and another slightly larger one. Both are well integrated, easy to clean, and well suited to the kind of use this model is designed for.
Beyond functionality, there’s also clear attention to how it looks. The finish immediately stands out, with the blue rear section combined with the red detail on the needle protection. That choice isn’t just decorative. It’s a direct reference to Angel Giraldez’s style and identity. It’s a design you’ll recognize quickly and easily distinguish from other airbrushes in the Infinity family.
As a special launch detail, the first units include Angel’s signature engraved on the back. It doesn’t change performance and it’s not meant to, but it does add that extra touch for those who want to have this version from day one.
Taken together, what comes in the box reinforces the feeling that this is a well-thought-out, carefully designed product, not only as a tool, but also as part of the launch of an airbrush aimed at a very specific type of user.
Who this airbrush is meant for
The Giraldez Infinity CRplus MkII isn’t an airbrush for everyone, and that’s perfectly fine. It’s meant for people who enjoy detail, who know when to slow down and when to let the flow move forward, and who want to feel that the airbrush responds exactly to what their hand asks for. Miniature painters, precision illustrators, and experienced users who recognize when a tool stops getting in the way and starts supporting the process.
If the way you paint involves building color gradually, controlling pressure, getting very close to the piece, and trusting that the airbrush won’t surprise you, this model makes a lot of sense. Not because it performs magic, but because it’s designed specifically for that kind of work.
The Giraldez MkII is now available for preorder at SprayGunner, and as always, with real stock, fast shipping, and support from people who use these tools every day. If you’re curious and want to see it up close, this is one of those airbrushes that makes more sense in your hand than it ever will in photos.
You can find it available for preorder in our store now and decide for yourself if it fits the way you paint. Sometimes, the next step isn’t changing your technique, but using a tool that finally lets you work the way you always wanted to.