Here's another place to get this airbrush www.dickblick.com/products/sparmax-dh103-airbrush/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=25096-2103&gclid=Cj0KCQiA45qdBhD-ARIsAOHbVdEkYsdUi6SYQLn9gmzF-HbLRAkRoE_KnibbAXnfoP9nRNYRXBtKQLoaAmFsEALw_wcB
Looks like a great little airbrush and a lower priced alternative to my Iwata Eclipses. I have a Sparmax compressor that I bought recently and it has performed well so far. Merry Christmas to you and here's looking forward to your videos in 2023!
Another great review! I appreciate your honesty with these reviews and you tell it like it is. Keep up the great work man. I just ordered one of these from Blick and am already planning what to spray.
Sparmax have some great products. I mentioned on your video a few weeks ago that my first dual action after upgrading from cheap gravity fed was the Sparmax MAX-3. Even after getting a set of procon boy airbrushes, I still use the Sparmax for big sessions like applying primers. I'm limited on space so my setup is a Sparmax ARISM mini compressor and a fold away desktop spray booth (the one for like £80-90 from ebay/aliexpress)
I use my Sparmax Max 3 alongside with my GSI Procon 289. The Sparmax really feels solid, the build feels heavy and durable. It’s been reliable and sprays beautifully. Not as comfortable to hold as my Procon but it still performs great. The trigger is flatter than the Procon’s concave trigger but I’m just nitpicking. Picked mine up from Newtype a while back.
Tamiya has effectively two airbrush ranges. Some are made by Sparmax in Taiwan and others are made in Japan. The Japanese ones have identical parts to some Iwata airbrushes, so its my best guess that is who makes the Japanese ones.
The above airbrush is awesome, feels great in the hand, well balanced and weighted, great for fading in different camos on small miniatures, I also have a Pasche Talon at twice the price, I use my Talon for basing now. the sparmax for everything else, my sparmax is a 2mm with a removable screw on cup.
I can recommend all the sparmax airbrushes. Great value and easy to get spares. I recommend these to people new to airbrushing as a good alternative to cheap Chinese knock offs and staying away from the higher end Iwata etc. I still have one set up on 0.4 that's about 9 years old. I did use 0.2 and .3 but these have been replaced, but they work well and occasionally see light of day for things.
The new season of my hero has been blowing my mind! Some of the best fight scenes since Almight vs All for one. I’ve been waiting for some of those scenes from the manga for years now
My first ever airbrush was a Sparmax HB-040. Such a workhorse and I would still be using it if it weren’t a pain in the ass to clean that 2mm paint cup and all the splashed paint every single time. Got the much superior Procon boy 270 and 290 listening to your word and loving them. Tho when it came to getting rid of my Sparmax I just couldn’t part my ways with it for sentimental reasons I guess so every now and then I will still use it for simpler purposes lol
Great looking airbrush. Adding the single action adapter would turn it into a small precision paint can which would be useful to model railroader painting, let's say, a sky background or rolling hills. Just what we needed. Another fantastic airbrush at a great price to make our decision harder.
I had similar feelings about Hawks. "Winged Guy" characters like Hawk-Man or Angel never did anything for me, but something about Hawks clicked. His cool guy aviator design is great and his powers are a bit more diverse than just a guy with wings. Thanks for another great review/demo. Happy Holidays!
i brought the tamiya/sparmax sx0.50 airbrush for undercoats and 2k clear brought from a japanese website (plaza-japan) only cost £35 + postage and was here in the UK within a week and it is superb
I believe you to have the best non biased channel out here. I'm currently on a medical leave. I assure you I will be contributing soon. Thank you for all the effort you put into your videos
Awesome review as always and Merry Xmas! Is there much difference between this and the Sparmax Max 3? I always thought the Max 3 was the updated version of this?
I bought that 100 dollar compressor kit from Harbor Freight. The brush that comes with that kit looks awfully similar to that Sparmax. I can definitely see where they got their influence from. Could even be that harbor freight is using sparmax as well and just asking them to cut the cost even more for them.
I have a Sparmax DH-35, which is essentially the same airbrush with a smaller cup and a 0.35 nozzle. I have never used anything more expensive than that, so I cannot compare to an Iwata for example. But it is a HUGE upgrade from the generic chinese airbrushes with no brand. Also quite easy to get replacement needles and nozzles.
I got a sparmax sp-35 for my birthday 2 years ago and its my only airbrush so I dont know any better and I mostly use it for priming/ zenithal highlighting warhammer minis but I think its great!
(Tamiya) At almost double the price! I have a couple of Mastercraft, .3mm needle, airbrushes, trigger type & button type, that work very well, also used with battery portable compressors. Acrylics gives me a hassle to get right, but that's me. Hardest test for airbrush & painter is clear, with color, especially canopies because of the curvature. I have Grex, Paasche, Mastercraft & a no-name brand. I am favoring the Mastercraft airbrushes more & more for my general painting. I use the Grex & Paasche for painting my garden railway (1:20.3) models because of fancap option &/or larger volume of paint output. With the portable compressors, the no-name doesn't work at all but the Mastercrafts have become "go to" for all other smaller model painting. Parts seem readily available on Amazon for both brand names. At the price, you can set up guns with different needle sizes, just color code the handle. For the average airbrush user, do you really need an expensive airbrush? These inexpensive guns are very good for their price & do an very good job. I have used them to custom paint bicycle parts & touch up car measles (chipped paint) on my car..
just for info : the Sparmax DH-103 is the one preceding the Sparmax Max-3. the Max-3 has slightly better airflow, according to the manufacturer description :) their prices are the same. So in the end they both are very similar airbrushes. thank you for the review :) I found it for 55 euros.
Man, i found your videos while searching for airbrushes, and i've binge watched a bunch, going to start my armor models again and I'm narrowed down to the badger patriot or the Pasche Talon....subbed, keep them coming
I watched this review and your review on the Neoeco SJ81 kit and believe that the Neoeco would be the better value. If I were to go head to head with this airbrush I would match it up to the Neoeco SJ83 for price and performance. I believe so much on your reviews, I purchased the Neoeco SJ81 for painting my model trains. Just my thought.
The SJ83 is the better airbrush over the SJ81, in my opinion. I'll be posting a video tomorrow morning on the 83 lightning sale happening and I'll have a 5% additional off the sale price code too
These reviews are great. It's awesome to know the options out there that work, and the nuances when applicable. I'll definitely have to keep this airbrush in mind!
lol, your NE accent coming through talking about a new paint "sauce". i am from the south so it took me a bit to figure out what you meant. (that's ok, my pronunciation of source would be "so arse") 🤣 love the videos
I enjoy your reviews, however when you are testing a paint or airbrush. i would like to know if you have the "Needle setting" wide open or is it shut down to minimum output. I suspect pretty much open but would like to see it included in the review. Thank You & Merry Xmas
Sparmax are great airbrushes, I have an Olympos, a Neo and an Infinity which is beautiful but the trigger is too inconsistent at the price point so I'm looking at either a Creos or one of these. I've always found Taiwanese goods (RoC) to be of very good quality, much higher than PRC goods and cheaper than Japanese or European products and have no ethical problems with dealing with them. A summarised anecdote: Sturmey-Archer was a subsidiary company of Raleigh bicycles that produced hub gears and was bought by 'Sun' , a Taiwanese company, they bought all the tooling and had it shipped to the factory but then decided that it wasn't up to spec so scrapped it all, started again and now produce hub gears of higher quality than S-A did under Raleigh!
Thanks for the review! One question, what paint booth are you using? It is so silent it is unbelievable 😲 . Unless your mic has a lot of noise cancellation.
i actually have a knockoff of what seems to be this same exact model i got for like 18 bucks, and to me a beginner and never having an expensive airbrush, it makes me wonder what would be the difference.. as far as i can tell it works just fine but as i said i probably won't know until having the real deal on hand
Would tour say this is a better brush than the $40 brush you reviewed a few months ago? You raved about that one. I’m in the market and was set on the $40 one until I saw this. Thoughts
Most of the local gundam hobby stores only stock tamiya and sparmax. They also have a yearly airbrush comp. Single action gives you consistency when base coating. Donut washers work for me. Flat ones leak air.
What sort of compressor do you have.? By the way, I did ask a question about air pressure I was having trouble with,! My paint is that lallejo air and airbrush is Timbertech. Thanks 🙏🏻
I'm using a Tooty compressor from Spray Gunner. I had troubles spraying Vallejo Air till I stepped up to a larger needle and nozzle. At least a 0.5mm. Certain airbrushes have trouble with Vallejo paints. I use a Badger Patriot 105 when I spray them. And Iwata Eclipse is another airbrush that can push out heavy acrylics. But I think you're going to have to thin them slightly. You can also thin them with Flow Improver. And go with a higher air pressure too
@@barbatosrex9473 , Much appreciate, thanks for the great advice and I will do that cos the gun does come with extra needles… Once again thanks buddy and Merry Christmas & All the best for 2023 👍👍👍🙏🏻✅
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What size of fitting washer/gromit do you use to fix the quick release?
I do like badger airbrushes. I have used my Khrome enough to give a judgement but it did cost a bit more than this one so on price alone this one would win
Here's another place to get this airbrush
www.dickblick.com/products/sparmax-dh103-airbrush/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=25096-2103&gclid=Cj0KCQiA45qdBhD-ARIsAOHbVdEkYsdUi6SYQLn9gmzF-HbLRAkRoE_KnibbAXnfoP9nRNYRXBtKQLoaAmFsEALw_wcB
hey i own a fengda and there are cheap and has a good quality would love to see a test from this model: Airbrush Fengda FE-183K
Looks like a great little airbrush and a lower priced alternative to my Iwata Eclipses. I have a Sparmax compressor that I bought recently and it has performed well so far. Merry Christmas to you and here's looking forward to your videos in 2023!
Thanks for the video! You've just schooled me on how to quickly clean my inexpensive airbrush. I appreciate the tests.
Another great review! I appreciate your honesty with these reviews and you tell it like it is. Keep up the great work man. I just ordered one of these from Blick and am already planning what to spray.
Sparmax have some great products. I mentioned on your video a few weeks ago that my first dual action after upgrading from cheap gravity fed was the Sparmax MAX-3. Even after getting a set of procon boy airbrushes, I still use the Sparmax for big sessions like applying primers. I'm limited on space so my setup is a Sparmax ARISM mini compressor and a fold away desktop spray booth (the one for like £80-90 from ebay/aliexpress)
I use my Sparmax Max 3 alongside with my GSI Procon 289. The Sparmax really feels solid, the build feels heavy and durable. It’s been reliable and sprays beautifully. Not as comfortable to hold as my Procon but it still performs great. The trigger is flatter than the Procon’s concave trigger but I’m just nitpicking. Picked mine up from Newtype a while back.
Merry Christmas and happy New Year.
Thank you for all the videos you do.
Love your videos I've bought a few of your recommendations and learned a lot from you
Plan to buy this airbrush, Your vid's have helped me get back into the hobby after all these years!!!
Tamiya has effectively two airbrush ranges. Some are made by Sparmax in Taiwan and others are made in Japan. The Japanese ones have identical parts to some Iwata airbrushes, so its my best guess that is who makes the Japanese ones.
True Dan I live here in Taiwan.
Iwata now owns Sparmax.
Sparmax is distributed in the U.S. by Armadillo Arts and Crafts. Not a lot of parts in stock but thy will order what you need.
Iwata also own H&S@@DrewsModels
Great review ! Hope you and your loved ones have a great and healthy holidays season !
I was just looking for an airbrush, today. This one seems pretty decent - especially for the price. Thanks!
The above airbrush is awesome, feels great in the hand, well balanced and weighted, great for fading in different camos on small miniatures, I also have a Pasche Talon at twice the price, I use my Talon for basing now. the sparmax for everything else, my sparmax is a 2mm with a removable screw on cup.
I can recommend all the sparmax airbrushes. Great value and easy to get spares. I recommend these to people new to airbrushing as a good alternative to cheap Chinese knock offs and staying away from the higher end Iwata etc. I still have one set up on 0.4 that's about 9 years old. I did use 0.2 and .3 but these have been replaced, but they work well and occasionally see light of day for things.
The new season of my hero has been blowing my mind! Some of the best fight scenes since Almight vs All for one. I’ve been waiting for some of those scenes from the manga for years now
One of the best seasons of Anime I've seen. Just intense battle after battle. Edge of your seat stuff
That Pikachu and its placement is ADORABLE
I have been using a Sparmax Max-4 for a year now. Beautiful airbrush, easy to clean. Never had an issue with any paint!
I have the same brush and the same experience. Paid 50 GBP for it in 2017.
I think I'll get this one to replace my Iwata neo . I have nothing but trouble out of it .
I had a Sparmax . Great airbrush. Very good quality. Passed it on to a friend that needed a good airbrush.
My first ever airbrush was a Sparmax HB-040. Such a workhorse and I would still be using it if it weren’t a pain in the ass to clean that 2mm paint cup and all the splashed paint every single time. Got the much superior Procon boy 270 and 290 listening to your word and loving them. Tho when it came to getting rid of my Sparmax I just couldn’t part my ways with it for sentimental reasons I guess so every now and then I will still use it for simpler purposes lol
Great video as always, Merry Christmas!
Great video. Looking forward to the new year.
Interesting. Just started using the Sparmax Flyer recently and been loving it. Might turn to them again if I want to get another airbrush
You have caused me to "add" to my xmas list... cause I needed it
Great looking airbrush. Adding the single action adapter would turn it into a small precision paint can which would be useful to model railroader painting, let's say, a sky background or rolling hills. Just what we needed. Another fantastic airbrush at a great price to make our decision harder.
I had similar feelings about Hawks. "Winged Guy" characters like Hawk-Man or Angel never did anything for me, but something about Hawks clicked. His cool guy aviator design is great and his powers are a bit more diverse than just a guy with wings.
Thanks for another great review/demo. Happy Holidays!
Hi. Glad I found your channel as the reviews you post are very helpful.
Wondering how this airbrush compares to the iwata Eclipse HP CS?
i brought the tamiya/sparmax sx0.50 airbrush for undercoats and 2k clear brought from a japanese website (plaza-japan) only cost £35 + postage and was here in the UK within a week and it is superb
ANOTHER WINNER. Your on fire with these great products again, as always!! 👍
I believe you to have the best non biased channel out here. I'm currently on a medical leave. I assure you I will be contributing soon. Thank you for all the effort you put into your videos
Great video on a really good airbrush compressor combo
Great info to have, and if you're impressed by it at the pricepoint I will keep an eye out as well.
Thanks for the video!
Very good video! Happy Holidays and a happiness healthy New Year 🎉
That is a nice Hawks figure. Only ever read MHA. Merry Christmas! Product video tomorrow is a nice surprise
Awesome review as always and Merry Xmas! Is there much difference between this and the Sparmax Max 3? I always thought the Max 3 was the updated version of this?
Sparmax definitely seems like they've done their homework and have put out a fantastic product for the cost.
I bought that 100 dollar compressor kit from Harbor Freight. The brush that comes with that kit looks awfully similar to that Sparmax. I can definitely see where they got their influence from. Could even be that harbor freight is using sparmax as well and just asking them to cut the cost even more for them.
Nice kit. I'm still hunting for that cherry cola. Have a Merry Christmas.
I have a Sparmax DH-35, which is essentially the same airbrush with a smaller cup and a 0.35 nozzle. I have never used anything more expensive than that, so I cannot compare to an Iwata for example. But it is a HUGE upgrade from the generic chinese airbrushes with no brand. Also quite easy to get replacement needles and nozzles.
I got a sparmax sp-35 for my birthday 2 years ago and its my only airbrush so I dont know any better and I mostly use it for priming/ zenithal highlighting warhammer minis but I think its great!
Nice video as always 🤙
At Harder and Steenbecks website they sell Sparmax, collobaration all over 😂
I have a 1985 Paache VL airbrush... never had a issue, never need any other...
(Tamiya) At almost double the price! I have a couple of Mastercraft, .3mm needle, airbrushes, trigger type & button type, that work very well, also used with battery portable compressors. Acrylics gives me a hassle to get right, but that's me. Hardest test for airbrush & painter is clear, with color, especially canopies because of the curvature. I have Grex, Paasche, Mastercraft & a no-name brand. I am favoring the Mastercraft airbrushes more & more for my general painting. I use the Grex & Paasche for painting my garden railway (1:20.3) models because of fancap option &/or larger volume of paint output. With the portable compressors, the no-name doesn't work at all but the Mastercrafts have become "go to" for all other smaller model painting. Parts seem readily available on Amazon for both brand names. At the price, you can set up guns with different needle sizes, just color code the handle.
For the average airbrush user, do you really need an expensive airbrush? These inexpensive guns are very good for their price & do an very good job. I have used them to custom paint bicycle parts & touch up car measles (chipped paint) on my car..
reminds me of an iwata eclipse. Seems like a good brush!
just for info : the Sparmax DH-103 is the one preceding the Sparmax Max-3. the Max-3 has slightly better airflow, according to the manufacturer description :) their prices are the same. So in the end they both are very similar airbrushes.
thank you for the review :) I found it for 55 euros.
Bought a lot of your recommendations lately, best has been Sotar 20 20 fine, amazing.
Great airbrush
I use the cheap fitting from Amazon with Teflon tape just remove the o ring. They work fine
Merry Christmas 🌲🎁
Man, i found your videos while searching for airbrushes, and i've binge watched a bunch, going to start my armor models again and I'm narrowed down to the badger patriot or the Pasche Talon....subbed, keep them coming
Take my advice, I've tried both and currently own 3 Patriots, get the Patriot. This version here is the one you want
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@@barbatosrex9473 will do lol, i was looking at the talon because it came with the xtra needles and stuff.....thank you sir!
@@Eds_PanAm the Badger is superior. I have all 3 needle and nozzles for it and they only cost around $15 each
@@barbatosrex9473 perfect!! Thank you for the advice!!!! Already ordered!!
All I want for Christmas is to find out where to get those airbrush stands you use. With semi sphere chrome bottom.
Just bought this air brush cheers ✊🏼
Great airbrush. You'll be happy with it for sure. Let me know when try it out
How does this compare to the $39 airbrush kit (NEOECO) you reviewed a few months back? Also, the Iwata Neo CN is pretty close in price ($75).
I hope everyone is having a good holiday season.
I watched this review and your review on the Neoeco SJ81 kit and believe that the Neoeco would be the better value. If I were to go head to head with this airbrush I would match it up to the Neoeco SJ83 for price and performance. I believe so much on your reviews, I purchased the Neoeco SJ81 for painting my model trains. Just my thought.
The SJ83 is the better airbrush over the SJ81, in my opinion. I'll be posting a video tomorrow morning on the 83 lightning sale happening and I'll have a 5% additional off the sale price code too
These reviews are great. It's awesome to know the options out there that work, and the nuances when applicable. I'll definitely have to keep this airbrush in mind!
lol, your NE accent coming through talking about a new paint "sauce". i am from the south so it took me a bit to figure out what you meant. (that's ok, my pronunciation of source would be "so arse") 🤣
love the videos
love your channel mate , could you leave the link for the flat washers , mine leak all the time .
I enjoy your reviews, however when you are testing a paint or airbrush. i would like to know if you have the "Needle setting" wide open or is it shut down to minimum output. I suspect pretty much open but would like to see it included in the review. Thank You & Merry Xmas
Sparmax are great airbrushes, I have an Olympos, a Neo and an Infinity which is beautiful but the trigger is too inconsistent at the price point so I'm looking at either a Creos or one of these.
I've always found Taiwanese goods (RoC) to be of very good quality, much higher than PRC goods and cheaper than Japanese or European products and have no ethical problems with dealing with them.
A summarised anecdote:
Sturmey-Archer was a subsidiary company of Raleigh bicycles that produced hub gears and was bought by 'Sun' , a Taiwanese company, they bought all the tooling and had it shipped to the factory but then decided that it wasn't up to spec so scrapped it all, started again and now produce hub gears of higher quality than S-A did under Raleigh!
I think those are exactly the same as Madworks airbrushes. I believe the two companies collaborated if I recall correctly. Similar price too.
Out of stock at BOTH recommendations. I NEED!!! LOL
Looks like it could be a nice alternative to the patriot 105 for newcomers
What would you recommend spraying over acrylic airbrush paint to prevent it from scratching/rubbing off so easy?
Owned by iwata, they also bought up Haarder & Steinbeck....
very nice, i might get another airbrush
Thank You
Where did u get the flat gaskets I would love to get some of these to replace mine
Merry Christmas all!
sweet Airbrush i could use one good video keep them coming
Do these have or can u buy teflon washers for them?
Thanks for the review! One question, what paint booth are you using? It is so silent it is unbelievable 😲 . Unless your mic has a lot of noise cancellation.
"Donut" It's called an O-ring.
Awesome airbrush 👍
Very nice airbrush
Sparmax was bought by Anest Iwata in 2018
i actually have a knockoff of what seems to be this same exact model i got for like 18 bucks, and to me a beginner and never having an expensive airbrush, it makes me wonder what would be the difference..
as far as i can tell it works just fine but as i said i probably won't know until having the real deal on hand
Hello :-) Can somebody tell me what is the difference between the SP- and the DH-Line? Greetings
I went to check it out with the link you posted it's sold out lol
Airbrush looks good
Thanks so much for this video. $70?? Thank you Sparmax, thank you Santa!
Would tour say this is a better brush than the $40 brush you reviewed a few months ago? You raved about that one. I’m in the market and was set on the $40 one until I saw this. Thoughts
They might be made by the manufacturer by what I'm reading. Either of those are great starter airbrushes
You seem to like this one a lot. Would you recommend it for a beginner?
For sure, a great beginner airbrush
Great video! The Hawks statue, did you paint that or is that how it came?
That's how it came. I looked for a kit but there isn't any. I loved the pose on this one so I had to have. Love that character
@@barbatosrex9473 Ahh OK thank you for responding.
Most of the local gundam hobby stores only stock tamiya and sparmax. They also have a yearly airbrush comp.
Single action gives you consistency when base coating.
Donut washers work for me. Flat ones leak air.
What sort of compressor do you have.?
By the way, I did ask a question about air pressure I was having trouble with,! My paint is that lallejo air and airbrush is Timbertech.
Thanks 🙏🏻
I'm using a Tooty compressor from Spray Gunner. I had troubles spraying Vallejo Air till I stepped up to a larger needle and nozzle. At least a 0.5mm. Certain airbrushes have trouble with Vallejo paints. I use a Badger Patriot 105 when I spray them. And Iwata Eclipse is another airbrush that can push out heavy acrylics. But I think you're going to have to thin them slightly. You can also thin them with Flow Improver. And go with a higher air pressure too
@@barbatosrex9473 , Much appreciate, thanks for the great advice and I will do that cos the gun does come with extra needles…
Once again thanks buddy and Merry Christmas & All the best for 2023 👍👍👍🙏🏻✅
What size of fitting washer/gromit do you use to fix the quick release?
1/8 standard airbrush fitting
@@barbatosrex9473 thanks! 👍
nice
Basically an Iwatta for half the price!
how is this perform compare to Gaahleri's?
Well the Gaahleri didn't exist when I reviewed this airbrush. I would definitely get the Gaahleri pistol grip airbrush over this one
What is the best airbrush for a beginner with an airbrush. I'm on a limited budget. Thank you in advance
What's your budget for everything, the airbrush and compressor
@@barbatosrex9473 my budget is around $85 to possibly $100. I live on a fixed income
Dual action AND single action? Like my Beretta!
Great, beautiful hands.
🤚🖐️
B R, as long as any new airbrushes have the silly little nozzles, we are getting nowhere.
Are they better than Badger Chrome?????
I do like badger airbrushes. I have used my Khrome enough to give a judgement but it did cost a bit more than this one so on price alone this one would win
Sparmax is owned by iwata. When you have an issue iwata warrantys it.
Unfortunately they are out of stock petty much everywhere.
That seems to happen a lot when I review a product. Should be back in stock soon.
All of the paint used,was straight out of the bottle.
The Tamiya was thinned 1 to 1 with lacquer thinner
Wow! Your limit really is just plastic models.........