Hey RSEA,<div></div><div>Sorry for the delay....I can't seem to get rid of the intruders that refer themselves as relatives! lol</div><div></div><div>Anyway, the cutaway feature is a gimmick and doesn't add any moreefficiencythan pulling back the thumb lever (trigger). What the cutaway feature does, is allow you to grab the adjustable screw with your thumb and finger and pull it back for a quick flush. Wow....great feature. Now where that feature really comes into play is when you have made adjustments to the adjustable tube shank (in some models) which prevents full throttle back of the thumb lever (trigger)if all the way tightened.</div><div></div><div>As for the HP-CS (which I also own)....well, I gotta say....other than the quality of the chrome dipping and name...nearly the same damn thing (but it does make a pretty 'clink' sound when you let go of the thumb lever.). Look at what you get with the G33. Three different size cups, you pay less, and the results are going to be the same, trust me. Just as we in this hobby suffer from brand debates,unfortunately so does the airbrush industry.To translate how an arguement would go between Iwata vs "other brands," in RC Tank IR battle talk.....It would go like this. "Hey, you only got that many kills because you're rocking a Tamiya Tiger and I'm commanding an HL Tiger. If I had the Tamiya tank, I'd get just as many kills." <<< urmmm... false, it's the commanders skill. lol
Iwata is the Tamiya in that realm in regards to a praised brand, period. Not to forget, Iwata paved the way for many of the brands that borrowed it's style and features, as they were innovative for their time. But the contrast in performance is not so severe as to compare stock HL vs Tamiya kits, in fact...there is no difference in end results. So to say that Iwata is better is false, mostprofessionalartists will tell you that, well reasonable ones. But at the same time, it's a tool that represents a position....a professional status if you will, much like aprofessionalbusinessman would carry a +$100 executive pen or a technician has to have a Fluke brand. So, it will almost always be recommended....unless you run into someone who owns a multitude of airbrushes *wink *wink. lol</div><div></div><div>You won't need a .2mm to do fine work. A skilled and controlled hand can accomplish a lot and even fine detail with a 0.3mm needle. But, your going to need practice and experiment with air flow setting.</div>