Why use the side cup airbrushes?

We all have our choice of airbrushes, and yet most of the top pros prefer the side cup Micron over the top-mounted C model. Why is this?  I can't speak for other artists, but there are 8 reasons why I prefer the side feed over the top feed airbrush.  1. ease of cleaning.  It's simple. The side cup is removable and can be cleaned independently of the airbrush. Yes, the paint passages are smaller than the top-mounted C model, but that is more than compensated by being able to take your cup to the sink without having to detach your airbrush. Paint build-up at

7cc Metal Side Bowl Gravity Cup with Lid that Threads onto Side-Feed Airbrushes

SB84 Multi-Purpose Dual-Action Side Bowl Feed Airbrush, 0.3 mm Tip, Gravity & Siphon Cups, Airbrush Set - QFC

ANEST IWATA HP-TR2 Trigger Type Airbrush Revolution Series 0.5 tip Side Cup

AB-132 Double Action Gravity Side Feed Airbrush - Everything Airbrush

Airbrush Metal Side Gravity Feed Cup Fit For Single/ Airbrushes Paint Spray Temporary Painting Airbrush

, For:, XSi, XT, and TS, The Grex 7ml Side Cup CP07-2 is a must-have accessory for XSi, XT, and TS airbrush users. Made in Taiwan, this side

Grex 7ml Side Cup CP07-2

Iwata Cups

Separate and Adjustable fluid , fan pattern and air controls for precise application Adjustable spray pattern, convenient for spraying to all

Air Paint Sprayer Side Feed Gravty Siphon Airbrush Set for Model Making Art Painting with G1/8 Adapter Wrentch 2 Fluid Cups Container Airbrush Kit

Side feed airbrushes UK. Harder and Steenbeck Evolution, Iwata Revolution airbrushes. Airbrushing, craft and graphics equipment