Differences between Iwata HP-C+ & HP-CH besides MAC valve?

[Jeff the 57th]

Hi again.

Been completely buried with work the past two months and decided I've earned myself an upgrade in the airbrush department.  

I've narrowed it down to a Iwata HP C+ and a Iwata HP-CH.  Externally it seems the only difference between the two is a MAC valve.  Am I missing something else?  Is the MAC worth the extra $30 bucks?  

Thanks again for your time.

Jeff

[afvfan]

This may help

C+ Specs
www.iwata-medea.com/products/iwata-airbrushes/high-performance-plus/hp-c-plus/hp-c-plus-specifications/

CH Specs
www.iwata-medea.com/products/iwata-airbrushes/hi-line/hp-ch/hp-ch-specifications/

[jsteinman]

The MAC valve is a waste if you can control a double action airbrush reasonably well, or the regulator on the compressor is very close by. They say it can help create stippling, not something I use often, though I have both an HP-AH and a HP-BH. I chose the Hi-line brushes for the upgrade in the nozzle centering and overall step-up in quality. I would also look at the B instead of the C, I have rarely needed more than what the B cup holds. It is worth buying a custom matched needle and nozzle to upgrade whatever airbrush you get. I also have a CM-SB that I use for super fine camo work - I use it maybe a couple times a year - but it is worth every penny.

[Jeff the 57th]

Thanks for the info.