I do so like your unbiased opinions on stuff like this. All too many times I see other model makers stating that cheap airbrushes are a waste of money. But here you are, a person I rate an expert against all others, saying the opposite! And, to add, I have a similar lower budget airbrush, two in fact, that I bought five or so years ago. Both are still going strong! Another fine video Sir, keep them coming 😁👍
Thank you for this review and demonstration - I found this very useful. I have ordered one of these airbrushes and will have a go at airbrushing my first model in the next few days.
@@SteamGeezerUK Hi, an update. I used the airbrush for a couple of weeks and got some impressive results (according to me) for someone who has not airbrushed before. Then unfortunately, the airbrush disintegrated, the little rubber sealer started to deteriorate beyond use (using acyclic paints only) and the plastic screw threads worn out with continued cleaning. I have decided to upgrade my airbrushing kit; the cheap kit had allowed me to conclude that airbrushing was something I wished to explore further. Incidentally, I am practicing airbrushing and weathering on the Airfix Challenge WW1 Male Tank kit, which for approx. £30-£35 (depends which offer Airfix have on) gets you fifteen model kits, paints and other stuff. Plenty of kits for me to practice on until comfortable with the techniques. Practicing pre-shading (after watching one of your videos) at the moment and it certainly adds interest to the model. Keep making the videos they are enjoyable and informative. Thanks Tim
I also bought a battery powered airbrush, but it's double action, and comes with two removable batteries that screw in to the base of the pump, so I can charge one while using the brush & swap. Sadly, the lever is too close to the cup, so I can only get the tip on my finger on it, and it gets quite painful after 10-15 minutes, plus it does not have variable pressure...
@@SteamGeezerUK oh, it works just fine - for short sessions. I mostly paint 1:100 scale tanks, so I can paint a good few in 15 minutes. Vastly superior to trying to get a paintbrush in at the suspension...
Not seen one that cheap and at that price it is worth getting. Had been thinking about something like that for a while to do odd scratches on the car where the usual airbrush would be a pain to get to. I was going to ask if the instructions suggest if there were any limits on what paints you can use (lacquers) but I am guessing they may not! 😁
I suspect that anything cellulose or solvent based might eat the O rings, but nitrile O rings are easy enough to find, so it might be worth giving it a go... 🙂
What am awesome little airbrushing set! I might be tempted to get one of these myself! Is the screw thread on the compressor the same as a standard airbrush hose? And could you use any double action airbrush with it instead of the included single action one?!
As far as I can tell, it's the same thread, although I don't have an adaptor handy to go from male to male threads so I couldn't try it with my other airbrushes. One thing that concerns me is that the compressor blows constantly and I'm worried it might strain it if it's trying to blow air through a closed double action valve, but it needs more investigating.
@@SteamGeezerUK I must admit I did wonder myself how the compressor being on all the time when in use would work with a double action airbrush. Maybe I'll get one and try it! Thanks for the reply and info 👍
Hilarious I bought a cheapy airbrush to dip my toes into airbrushing and I see this video about a cheap airbrush! Mines green and apparently is a "Portable Oxygen Injector" Have not used it yet though.
I've now bought a similar airbrush - can I use it inside / do I need an extractor booth ? I live in a flat, so I don't have a shed - I wondered if the paint woulf go everywhere like it dors with a spray can?
There won't be as much over spray as there would be with a rattlecan, but you still need adequate ventilation. If you're inside, I'd recommend a spray booth of some kind. They can be a little pricey, but it's better that than ruining your lungs 🙂 Something like this, but obviously shop around for better prices - amzn.to/487wX57
Hello good sir, I've just received this airbrush based on your recommendation. I'm probably being a numpty but how do you pull back on the trigger? (I've only ever used siphon feed compressed air can type before) Is it a case of unscrewing the cap at the rear of the airbrush? Thanks in advance
It does have an adjustment screw on the back that allows you to set the travel on the trigger - make sure that is backed out until you can move the trigger freely. It probably got wound in at the factory or something 🙂
I'm a bit wary about it only being a single action brush. Probably pass on the large paint bottles too, as I don't see myself painting my car with one of these.
You didn't miss it. I didn't do an endurance test on it, but the instructions recommend using it for half an hour at a time. I did notice it started to get warm after a while, but I used the breaks to charge the battery. I didn't have any issues throughout the whole build, but I honestly didn't push it that hard.
Looks better than a lot of the single action ones I've seen, most are garbage. Just note the marketing, for all of these it's bs, you wont be getting 30psi, more likely 20 - 25 psi for good quality ones. The "30 psi" is the psi coming either directly from the compressor with nothing attached or the little motor set up inside the compressor. I've got a Spray Gunner "No-Name Brand" cordless airbrush double action, 0.2mm needle, mac valve, removable batteries, works well from the little testing I've done. Have to play with it more but waiting on proper airbrush paint, hobby stuff is to expensive to waste lol. When you add other stuff inline like quick disconnects, moisture traps, hoses etc for the cordless ones that can support it, the psi will drop rapidly. With mine if I add the included hose it drops to I'm guessing under 20psi, add the quick disconnect and moisture trap with the hose it's down to maybe 10. I don't use the hose, just moisture trap and quick disconnect, still seems to have enough pressure and I can use all my other airbrushes with it.
I do so like your unbiased opinions on stuff like this. All too many times I see other model makers stating that cheap airbrushes are a waste of money. But here you are, a person I rate an expert against all others, saying the opposite!
And, to add, I have a similar lower budget airbrush, two in fact, that I bought five or so years ago. Both are still going strong!
Another fine video Sir, keep them coming 😁👍
Thanks mate. I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Thanks for the balanced review - I've been considering buying this as a way into airbrushing, best review I've found on U- tube!
I'm glad it was helpful for you. As I mentioned, it was pleasantly surprising how not terrible thing is 🙂
I'm well impressed.
I was pleasantly surprised myself 🙂
Humm. Ok I'm sold. I think I'll have to get one, or two if the first one dies. Thanks for the video. Always quality.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙂
Thank you for this review and demonstration - I found this very useful. I have ordered one of these airbrushes and will have a go at airbrushing my first model in the next few days.
I'm very glad to hear it and I'm happy it was useful for you. Let us know how you get on 🙂
@@SteamGeezerUK Hi, an update. I used the airbrush for a couple of weeks and got some impressive results (according to me) for someone who has not airbrushed before. Then unfortunately, the airbrush disintegrated, the little rubber sealer started to deteriorate beyond use (using acyclic paints only) and the plastic screw threads worn out with continued cleaning. I have decided to upgrade my airbrushing kit; the cheap kit had allowed me to conclude that airbrushing was something I wished to explore further.
Incidentally, I am practicing airbrushing and weathering on the Airfix Challenge WW1 Male Tank kit, which for approx. £30-£35 (depends which offer Airfix have on) gets you fifteen model kits, paints and other stuff. Plenty of kits for me to practice on until comfortable with the techniques. Practicing pre-shading (after watching one of your videos) at the moment and it certainly adds interest to the model.
Keep making the videos they are enjoyable and informative.
Thanks
Tim
Thank you been thinking of picking up something like this. You convinced me.
I'm glad it was useful for you 🙂
Brilliant, been wondering about one of these for years now. All the best Anthony
I was curious about them too, so I figured I'd take the plunge and get one. Turns out they're not bad 🙂
You could make a model of a fire breathing dragon, using the isopropyl.
And how do you know I haven't built a fire breathing dragon...? 😉
I also bought a battery powered airbrush, but it's double action, and comes with two removable batteries that screw in to the base of the pump, so I can charge one while using the brush & swap. Sadly, the lever is too close to the cup, so I can only get the tip on my finger on it, and it gets quite painful after 10-15 minutes, plus it does not have variable pressure...
That's annoying. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you.
@@SteamGeezerUK oh, it works just fine - for short sessions. I mostly paint 1:100 scale tanks, so I can paint a good few in 15 minutes. Vastly superior to trying to get a paintbrush in at the suspension...
Not seen one that cheap and at that price it is worth getting. Had been thinking about something like that for a while to do odd scratches on the car where the usual airbrush would be a pain to get to. I was going to ask if the instructions suggest if there were any limits on what paints you can use (lacquers) but I am guessing they may not! 😁
I suspect that anything cellulose or solvent based might eat the O rings, but nitrile O rings are easy enough to find, so it might be worth giving it a go... 🙂
What am awesome little airbrushing set! I might be tempted to get one of these myself! Is the screw thread on the compressor the same as a standard airbrush hose? And could you use any double action airbrush with it instead of the included single action one?!
As far as I can tell, it's the same thread, although I don't have an adaptor handy to go from male to male threads so I couldn't try it with my other airbrushes. One thing that concerns me is that the compressor blows constantly and I'm worried it might strain it if it's trying to blow air through a closed double action valve, but it needs more investigating.
@@SteamGeezerUK I must admit I did wonder myself how the compressor being on all the time when in use would work with a double action airbrush. Maybe I'll get one and try it! Thanks for the reply and info 👍
Hilarious I bought a cheapy airbrush to dip my toes into airbrushing and I see this video about a cheap airbrush! Mines green and apparently is a "Portable Oxygen Injector" Have not used it yet though.
Portable Oxygen Injector? That's brilliant 😂
I've now bought a similar airbrush - can I use it inside / do I need an extractor booth ? I live in a flat, so I don't have a shed - I wondered if the paint woulf go everywhere like it dors with a spray can?
There won't be as much over spray as there would be with a rattlecan, but you still need adequate ventilation. If you're inside, I'd recommend a spray booth of some kind. They can be a little pricey, but it's better that than ruining your lungs 🙂
Something like this, but obviously shop around for better prices - amzn.to/487wX57
Hello good sir, I've just received this airbrush based on your recommendation. I'm probably being a numpty but how do you pull back on the trigger? (I've only ever used siphon feed compressed air can type before) Is it a case of unscrewing the cap at the rear of the airbrush? Thanks in advance
It does have an adjustment screw on the back that allows you to set the travel on the trigger - make sure that is backed out until you can move the trigger freely. It probably got wound in at the factory or something 🙂
@SteamGeezerUK Thanks, all sorted👍
As with any cheap airbrush if you polish the needle on fine sand paper, you will get a better spray pattern.
That is very true, although I have to say this one was pretty good straight out of the box 🙂
@@SteamGeezerUK it did look it,I must say!!
I'm a bit wary about it only being a single action brush. Probably pass on the large paint bottles too, as I don't see myself painting my car with one of these.
At least if you want to paint your house, you'll be set. Seriously though, even for a single action it works surprisingly well.
@@SteamGeezerUK I just might give it a go sometime. Looks like it would be good for doing weathering, and those paint splotches on German airceraft.
I may have missed it but did you say how long the battery lasts?
You didn't miss it. I didn't do an endurance test on it, but the instructions recommend using it for half an hour at a time. I did notice it started to get warm after a while, but I used the breaks to charge the battery. I didn't have any issues throughout the whole build, but I honestly didn't push it that hard.
@@SteamGeezerUKCertainly seems like a handy little gadget!
Looks better than a lot of the single action ones I've seen, most are garbage. Just note the marketing, for all of these it's bs, you wont be getting 30psi, more likely 20 - 25 psi for good quality ones. The "30 psi" is the psi coming either directly from the compressor with nothing attached or the little motor set up inside the compressor.
I've got a Spray Gunner "No-Name Brand" cordless airbrush double action, 0.2mm needle, mac valve, removable batteries, works well from the little testing I've done. Have to play with it more but waiting on proper airbrush paint, hobby stuff is to expensive to waste lol.
When you add other stuff inline like quick disconnects, moisture traps, hoses etc for the cordless ones that can support it, the psi will drop rapidly. With mine if I add the included hose it drops to I'm guessing under 20psi, add the quick disconnect and moisture trap with the hose it's down to maybe 10. I don't use the hose, just moisture trap and quick disconnect, still seems to have enough pressure and I can use all my other airbrushes with it.
I haven't tried my other airbrushes with the compressor yet, but it's on my to do list 🙂
@@SteamGeezerUK It'll be interesting to see if other airbrushes work with it.