Harder & Steenbeck NEW EVOLUTION 2024 CRPlus 2in1

Wonderful build quality and smooth trigger action. Easy cleanup. But 1) no quick-fix? Why not? Or maybe the Ultra 2024 trigger stop ring? So basically, I ould have purchased 2 Ultras with trigger motion stops for what I paid for 1 Evolution without even a quick-fix? Poor design choice. 2) The larger cup doesn't leave enough finger room between the trigger button and the cup. Some folks will have to change their style of holding an airbrush to use the Evo 2024. 3) It's heavier than it should be. I never see weight commented on in airbrush reviews. But over long painting sessions, weight is a factor. Did you ever notice that the longer you carry an object, the heavier it feels--because your muscles stretch and tire out. So starting with the lowest weight possible is important,

My initial impression was not good. The rear handle was screwed on so tight that I had to use padded pliers to remove it. Then the needle was so tight through the packing that the trigger would not release. I had to disassemble the airbrush and put considerable lube on the packing to get the needle to pass through well. It still is too tight, but I just put a drop of oil on it every session. Once working, it is a great airbrush. I really love the 0.45mm needle set, as it's great for painting the exterior of my models. I'm still wondering if I should send the unit back to have the packing reexamined/fixed.

I’ve been using perfectly good talons for years. Ending up breaking a part and decided to explore more deluxe options. This H&S is amazing! I did not know what i was missing. It turns out I was more skilled than I realized! Its very easy to clean. Thin lines are much easier to get. Trigger is very comfortable. Amazing piece of gear.

This is my third airbrush. My first was a Badger Patriot 105. I found the trigger to be too tall and I clogged the mechanism quite often. My second was a Grex Genesis XG5. While that was a step up, I still clog that one quite often and got so frustrated that I kinda wanted to quit airbrushing completely. In comes the Evolution (Evo) 2024.

I purchased this version with both needle sizes because I frequently use acrylic and lacquer paints. Specifically, I use Ammo A-Stand lacquer as one of my favorite primers and their cool Metallics, as well as Citadel, Two Thin Coats (TTC), Vallejo, and Pro Acryl acrylic paints. I use the smaller needle for the lacquer and the bigger needle for the acrylics.

The Evo really feels like a major step up. The mechanism is much more tactile than my old airbrushes. The trigger very cleanly engages the airflow, and pulling back for paint flow is very smooth and incredibly precise. I was able to apply very thin and accurate coats of primer to my batch of Tyranid Hormagaunt test subjects using A-Stand brown primer & microfiller. I also noticed that I use significantly less paint to get the save coverage than with my other airbrushes.

Cleaning was also really easy. For one thing, back flushing is way easier. You can literally just pinch the nozzle with your fingers to backflush, and there's an o-ring around the needle behind the paint cup, so you never get any residue inside the trigger mechanism. This was a problem I had with my other airbrushes, and the o-ring was a major reason I bought this.

Overall, I'd say I am quite satisfied with this airbrush. The cost kinda kept me away from this for awhile, but I think it's worth it now that I own one. If you have problems keeping your airbrush clean and free of clogs, this thing is a big win. Easy easier to keep running, I have never had to soak this thing to clean it. Just flush it with cleaner, wipe the needle with a cotton swab, and get back to painting. I highly recommend this to anyone with just a little airbrushing experience. From the description of the trigger mechanism function, I think the Ultra 2024 would be a better starter airbrush for beginners because it forces you to use the trigger correctly to function (you cannot pull back on the trigger for paint flow without pushing the trigger down for airflow on the Ultra 2024, which would help a beginner learn proper trigger control.) I have no regrets, and I genuinely get excited to paint with this airbrush. Evo 2024 is great!

Of course, the brush is exactly as advertised. I did a lot of research before deciding which airbrush I wanted and even more research on who to purchase from. SprayGunner came highly recommended and I was extremely pleased. Order arrived promptly, and customer service went above and beyond in dealing with my nerves...lol Needed this for Valentines and it made it here with plenty of time to spare. Excellent service!