Again proof that it is talent and skill that makes a good artist. How many blame the tools but fall silent when you show what can be done with the basic equipment. Well done as always.
If you know what you're doing you can usually troubleshoot whatever issue you're having with any tool or art supply. It's the inexperienced and the novice that can suffer because of it. If you're just starting out with a new hobby, technique, or medium and you buy cheap substandard materials, you can blame their poor performance on a lack of talent or skill and give up early. thinking the issue was your fault and not your inability to correct inevitable performance issues.
Been saying this for years, I have a friend who can't figure why my $35 airbrush has won more model painting contests than his $300 Harder & Steenbeck. It comes down to skill for sure but also polishing those cheaper needles till they match what you paid for with the more expensive brands. It's literally the only difference, the finish machining done before hand, which you can do yourself for free basically. I have 4 Timbertechs (Fengda) I use for general duty workhorse work and they never fail. Sanding the needles works but also using a metal polishing compound like Flitz really steps them up. Great video!
Recently I bought an used airbrush kit, my first, just because the compressor looked good and it had like 40 Createx/Vallejo colours. It came with one of these Fengda which I thought I would have to replace ASAP. But after the first session, I came to the same conclusion as you: I don't need more! especially to just fill stencils. Martin, could you please make a video about airbrush color dilution and different paint types? Thanks for many years of shared knowledge!
Brilliant Martin, I am new to airbrushing and recently purchased the Fendga compressor kit complete with the FE 130 airbrush,. many thanks for the tutorial.
Fengda 130 is ❤, with a good needle polishing it can make awesome painting, use it every time, one of my favourite in my Creos, H&S, Iwata collection. Have a good day❤
You have a very nice compressor. For needles i use tracing paper. The best airbrush is nothing without an excellent well-maintained compressor... and a cleaner solution for ultrasonic tank that has a plastic basket. I've had some airbrushes (principally 2 Paasche, 3 Fisher and 2 Iwata) for over 30 years for some and they still perfectly work. For some jobs, the most expensive is not necessarily the best. For a wide gradient, I'm going to use a good old Paasche. For skin texture or hair, a Fischer and his twin Iwata model to accentuate details. For me, the best airbrush is one that looks like my old airbrushes and fits well in my hand. The more expensive sometimes requires more maintenance.
The air compressor that you have a link for and the compressor that you painted are different. Is that a refrigerator compressor and did you mount it yourself? If so, do you have a video detailing it? Thanks for the video, it turned out spectacular! 🤙
Excellent video I’ve got a couple of the Fengda FE-183k airbrush kits and for £25 with 3 cups and 3 needle/nozzle set ups and an airhose included they are fantastic value for money, and they do perform really well
omg thank you very much, this is the first time I see this on RUclips, no one has explained it in the video so far, and I've been watching it for three days, I'm a beginner and I have no idea what is good, I only know that I need three different colors for one model, now I know what I need for quick airbrush change, and it's also a very good thing for controlling how much the needle comes out and how much paint comes out, because the colors I use are expensive 9eur 60 ml, now I still have to find a compressor, I found a fairly cheap compressor vevor airbrus set $110 does not have an air tank. I can't find this anywhere on RUclips, I'd like some help, if that little Vevor compressor doesn't have an air tank and you can use the airbrush all the time without waiting for the compressor to fill up, then what's better about a compressor that has an air tank and you have to wait for it to fill up? that confuses me, do all the videos I've watched so far say buy a compressor with an air tank, it's a bit confusing, I'd like some help, thanks in advance for your answer
What a coincidence.. I think you read my mind I am looking for this type of video. please make more and more videos like us who can use your method and start a Startup with cheap things.. Love from Bd 🇧🇩
Thanks for doing this video, I was looking for an airbrush to try out on my new compressor and wasn't sure if going budget was a good idea. Really helpful video👍😁
No I used a small tank like this: amzn.to/3QwKn48 disclaimer: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. You have no extra cost using these links. You help to support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for watching!
I've used cheap airbrushes to paint model kits for years and basically the only major issue I have is its durability. They're reliable most of the times but with normal use it will probably only last for about 5 years, tops. Sometimes the tip gets broken, sometimes it would start to have air leaks that you have to patch with beeswax, etc.
@GUnit2214 yes but in my experience there are decent cheap airbrushes and there are really shitty ones, and sometimes you don't know which one you're getting. My first cheap airbrush only lasted a week. Generally though, any $15 gravity feed 0,3mm airbrush with a needle stopper on the back is enough for a beginner. I said it can last 5 years tops but in hindsight the more realistic number would be two years or less depending on usage and maintenance. But then again it's only $15. I would still recommend getting a good air compressor with an air tank because it really makes a huge difference compared to the usb powered portable ones and a better airbrush once you're more confident about your skills.
So bottom line, if I want to dip my toe into airbrushing by starting with simple model priming, a cheap airbrush is a much better starting point than dropping 200$ on a fancy one. Did I miss anything? Also What am I looking for in a compressor for miniature painting? If my goal is to get me a good compressor and I just have to worry about eventually upgrading the brush, what are the specifications I need to check for? How much does a perfectly fine and durable compressor cost for mini painting? Thank you.
I am so glad I discovered you today Martin! Not only are you an amazing artist but your teaching abiilty, production and editing skills are very impressive! Thank you so much for educating us, you have a new sub and I look forward to learning with you!
I have 15 airbrush triperos ,psi neumáticos and Goni ando there 5 is ata and mastersbrush moré quelite But for me is the same think blast the Needles you working great quality
I dropped my cheapo. It served me well. But after I dropped it the first time I was flustered. Paint everywhere, bent nozzle, needle, tip, dropped it again and broke the needle restriction off the back.....ugh I looked all over today, harbor freight no longer sells anything but a kit of 6 siphon feed guns. Hobby lobby only carrys 60$+ iawata.....(nothing wrong with that, but I'd rather have two cheapies). At least they had my createx 4050. Still need more balancing clear.....I just want to paint up my rc car body.....all I got done was the stinking bumpers. Thank you for the critical, need to know information
I own this pistol as part of the Fengdra comperssor kit. The kit as a whole is very nice for a starter, it has a compersor with a tank and water trap, house, the FE-130, some paint and sime cleaning brushes. All that for about 92 poud, 108 euro or 114 dollar. I am not an experienced airbrusher, so not in the position to thouroughly review it in any sensible way. However, regarding the FE130, what I have noticed, is that it's not happy with acrylic paints. A lot of tipdrying and clogging up.
I am also a freshman of the airbrush but from what i understood reaserching, it's the acrilic paints themselves that are not fond of airbrushes. Hence why i heard most modelers for example to thin these kind of paints and do multiple light coats. Also use some aids like flow improver. Some even abandoned the acrylics because of this tediousness and just use lacquers.
Hey Martin. Tnx for videos. I have aluminium Transition frame, what I have used for a 1 year as RAW frame. After watching your lessons I would like to spray my bike. In your videos you always using epoxy based primers instead of acid (etch) primers, why? In my case, acid based primer will be better solution? Thnx again
Aluminum needs aluminum primer like this: www.amazon.com/Spray-3680003-Self-Primer-Filler/dp/B00B3I2D3A?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=19GZ872LQN8RM&keywords=etch+primer+spray&qid=1672396788&refresh=1&sprefix=etch+primer+spray%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-5&linkCode=sl1&tag=etoedesigns-20&linkId=e800bad74c79ebdbebd73fc68f65ee43&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl disclaimer: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. You have no extra cost using these links. You help to support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this.
Hello I just got this airbrush. My first ever. Do you have any play in the trigger? Mine is almost like a click and spray for the air. And it goes up/down very much before the air actually starts spraying. Since this is my first maybe I'm just sensitive
I am happy with the cheap airbrush because I am not talented with freehand air brush techniques like you! I use stencils/decals 95% of the time I pull out the airbrush, so no need for ultra high quality products. Unless you buy the Iwata or similar quality, spare parts are hard to find - Maybe it's better to buy 3-4 of the cheap ones and have unlimited "spares"!
i think id just stick to spray cans rather than go cheap on the airbrush and related components.. unless you need it for like fine detail, etc.. but by that time youre already really into the hobby/business and would skip the lower end anyways
In Poland we have master modeller (Artur Wałachowski) that is using the most shitty paints doing miracles with them :D So the tool can make your life easier but it is not the most important thing.
I have 6 cheap airbrushes in my drawer this includes Fengda, and my tip to you who buy a cheaper airbrush is do the following. 1. Buy 3 sets of needle nozzles in the size you want they are really cheap so there are no reason not to, just so you have spares and so you can match up the best nozzle needle set for your airbrush. 2. Look into the nozzle cap and make sure your nozzle is centered with as even spacing all around the nozzle as possible when the cap is on, that is also why you buy the 3 set nozzle needle sets so you can match it best possible. 3. Clean the nozzle caps for burs. 4. Polish the needle, I use chrome polish on a power drill CAREFULLY! dragging the needle backwards on the cloth. 5. Also adjust the inner needle nylon seal tightness, you do this by using a flathead on the inside of the brush look at the manual. I've done these 5 steps on all my guns and they all can do really fine hairlines now, you will be amazed on how much a difference these small tricks does to the performance. I just ordered a siphon one today, even though I have plenty I just couldn't help myself. I'm always excited to get a new toy :D
or you go to your local brand reatailer fo chineese airgushes who is doing this quality control for you ata a little premium ;-) Any of these Fengdas and other pseudo-Iwatas are ok provifind you are spraying solvent based airbrush designed paint. I you want to use any kind of water based acrylics aim for 0,3mm nozzle or bigger and nozzle that is floating, no thread
Can't deny that cheap airbrush can do 95% of work the expensive one can and will achieve great results however the quality of chinese airbrushes is lottery which for beginners isn't really good idea. It's really hard to learn on if you don't is what you are using is working properly. At least parts are cheap
Again proof that it is talent and skill that makes a good artist. How many blame the tools but fall silent when you show what can be done with the basic equipment. Well done as always.
Thanks a lot. I bought this spray gun myself and will use it in future as well. You will se it in some of my next years videos I guess.
Same with camera’s your pictures look better. Because you have an more expensive camera
Can I use this with tshirts?
If you know what you're doing you can usually troubleshoot whatever issue you're having with any tool or art supply. It's the inexperienced and the novice that can suffer because of it. If you're just starting out with a new hobby, technique, or medium and you buy cheap substandard materials, you can blame their poor performance on a lack of talent or skill and give up early. thinking the issue was your fault and not your inability to correct inevitable performance issues.
100% true unless it's heavy duty stuff like woodworking/metal/concrete
Been saying this for years, I have a friend who can't figure why my $35 airbrush has won more model painting contests than his $300 Harder & Steenbeck. It comes down to skill for sure but also polishing those cheaper needles till they match what you paid for with the more expensive brands. It's literally the only difference, the finish machining done before hand, which you can do yourself for free basically. I have 4 Timbertechs (Fengda) I use for general duty workhorse work and they never fail. Sanding the needles works but also using a metal polishing compound like Flitz really steps them up. Great video!
The $100 H&S model, the Ultra, is their best beginner model.
Recently I bought an used airbrush kit, my first, just because the compressor looked good and it had like 40 Createx/Vallejo colours. It came with one of these Fengda which I thought I would have to replace ASAP.
But after the first session, I came to the same conclusion as you: I don't need more! especially to just fill stencils.
Martin, could you please make a video about airbrush color dilution and different paint types?
Thanks for many years of shared knowledge!
Yes, a video about paint types would be more than useful!
I began watching you about two years ago, while looking for on how to paint a bicycle. Now Iam on my 4th bike painted. Thanks for the knowlege.
Sanding the needle, I never thought to do, bet this is going to help me .
Thank you for sharing so many details and doing such a fair comparison! I really liked how you explained the different parts of the airbrush
Brilliant Martin, I am new to airbrushing and recently purchased the Fendga compressor kit complete with the FE 130 airbrush,. many thanks for the tutorial.
Fengda 130 is ❤, with a good needle polishing it can make awesome painting, use it every time, one of my favourite in my Creos, H&S, Iwata collection. Have a good day❤
Looks great. We've got plenty of guys claiming to show what a brush can do, by doing dots, lines, and dagger strokes.
You have a very nice compressor. For needles i use tracing paper.
The best airbrush is nothing without an excellent well-maintained compressor... and a cleaner solution for ultrasonic tank that has a plastic basket.
I've had some airbrushes (principally 2 Paasche, 3 Fisher and 2 Iwata) for over 30 years for some and they still perfectly work.
For some jobs, the most expensive is not necessarily the best. For a wide gradient, I'm going to use a good old Paasche. For skin texture or hair, a Fischer and his twin Iwata model to accentuate details. For me, the best airbrush is one that looks like my old airbrushes and fits well in my hand.
The more expensive sometimes requires more maintenance.
Thanks
You give me hope. So glad I found this video; you've saved me from making a very expensive decision. :D
I bought one and it is fantastic!!
The air compressor that you have a link for and the compressor that you painted are different. Is that a refrigerator compressor and did you mount it yourself? If so, do you have a video detailing it?
Thanks for the video, it turned out spectacular! 🤙
Thx man, you just answered all my questions. The first Fengda I purchased wouldnt turn on but I understand thats rare.
Your compressor looks fantastic! Great job!
Thank you!
Excellent video I’ve got a couple of the Fengda FE-183k airbrush kits and for £25 with 3 cups and 3 needle/nozzle set ups and an airhose included they are fantastic value for money, and they do perform really well
Mega cooler Typ und tolles Review der Airbrush !! Dankeschön 😍
What a good video I learned a lot thank you
omg thank you very much, this is the first time I see this on RUclips, no one has explained it in the video so far, and I've been watching it for three days, I'm a beginner and I have no idea what is good, I only know that I need three different colors for one model, now I know what I need for quick airbrush change, and it's also a very good thing for controlling how much the needle comes out and how much paint comes out, because the colors I use are expensive 9eur 60 ml, now I still have to find a compressor, I found a fairly cheap compressor vevor airbrus set $110 does not have an air tank. I can't find this anywhere on RUclips, I'd like some help, if that little Vevor compressor doesn't have an air tank and you can use the airbrush all the time without waiting for the compressor to fill up, then what's better about a compressor that has an air tank and you have to wait for it to fill up? that confuses me, do all the videos I've watched so far say buy a compressor with an air tank, it's a bit confusing, I'd like some help, thanks in advance for your answer
What a coincidence..
I think you read my mind I am looking for this type of video.
please make more and more videos like us who can use your method and start a Startup with cheap things..
Love from Bd 🇧🇩
Excellent video, thank you.
Thanks for doing this video, I was looking for an airbrush to try out on my new compressor and wasn't sure if going budget was a good idea. Really helpful video👍😁
No problem 👍
Beautiful compressor I’m making my own one as well but I have a question did you use a fire extinguisher? If so how many kg does it have?
No I used a small tank like this: amzn.to/3QwKn48
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@@ETOE thanks so much for your reply 🤟🏼🤟🏼
Dit you make that aerocolor wooden storage box yourself? Looks nice.
I did 25 years ago.
I've used cheap airbrushes to paint model kits for years and basically the only major issue I have is its durability. They're reliable most of the times but with normal use it will probably only last for about 5 years, tops. Sometimes the tip gets broken, sometimes it would start to have air leaks that you have to patch with beeswax, etc.
That's impressive, if i can get 5 years out of a 30-40$ airbrush like this doing model kits I'm a happy camper.
@GUnit2214 yes but in my experience there are decent cheap airbrushes and there are really shitty ones, and sometimes you don't know which one you're getting. My first cheap airbrush only lasted a week.
Generally though, any $15 gravity feed 0,3mm airbrush with a needle stopper on the back is enough for a beginner. I said it can last 5 years tops but in hindsight the more realistic number would be two years or less depending on usage and maintenance. But then again it's only $15.
I would still recommend getting a good air compressor with an air tank because it really makes a huge difference compared to the usb powered portable ones and a better airbrush once you're more confident about your skills.
So bottom line, if I want to dip my toe into airbrushing by starting with simple model priming, a cheap airbrush is a much better starting point than dropping 200$ on a fancy one.
Did I miss anything?
Also
What am I looking for in a compressor for miniature painting?
If my goal is to get me a good compressor and I just have to worry about eventually upgrading the brush, what are the specifications I need to check for?
How much does a perfectly fine and durable compressor cost for mini painting?
Thank you.
compressor 100 to 150 usd is fine..with the 20 usd airbrush.
and LOT of practising....and CLEANING.
Very informative video, thank you very much!
I am so glad I discovered you today Martin! Not only are you an amazing artist but your teaching abiilty, production and editing skills are very impressive! Thank you so much for educating us, you have a new sub and I look forward to learning with you!
Thanks and welcome
I have 15 airbrush triperos ,psi neumáticos and Goni ando there 5 is ata and mastersbrush moré quelite But for me is the same think blast the Needles you working great quality
Thank you very much!
I dropped my cheapo. It served me well. But after I dropped it the first time I was flustered. Paint everywhere, bent nozzle, needle, tip, dropped it again and broke the needle restriction off the back.....ugh I looked all over today, harbor freight no longer sells anything but a kit of 6 siphon feed guns. Hobby lobby only carrys 60$+ iawata.....(nothing wrong with that, but I'd rather have two cheapies). At least they had my createx 4050. Still need more balancing clear.....I just want to paint up my rc car body.....all I got done was the stinking bumpers.
Thank you for the critical, need to know information
I have an unbranded one that looks identical to that. The build quality is very bad, but it delivers fine detail like a high end brush.
I own this pistol as part of the Fengdra comperssor kit. The kit as a whole is very nice for a starter, it has a compersor with a tank and water trap, house, the FE-130, some paint and sime cleaning brushes. All that for about 92 poud, 108 euro or 114 dollar.
I am not an experienced airbrusher, so not in the position to thouroughly review it in any sensible way. However, regarding the FE130, what I have noticed, is that it's not happy with acrylic paints. A lot of tipdrying and clogging up.
I am also a freshman of the airbrush but from what i understood reaserching, it's the acrilic paints themselves that are not fond of airbrushes. Hence why i heard most modelers for example to thin these kind of paints and do multiple light coats. Also use some aids like flow improver.
Some even abandoned the acrylics because of this tediousness and just use lacquers.
@@GUnit2214 From what Ive learned so far, you really have to thin acrylics. More than one would think.
Hi, I want to buy a set with this brush. It is for painting modell rails . Do you use acryllic paint? Will that stick enough? Thank you
@@ejwkooi yes you can use acrylic paint. Best is a 0.5 nozzle for model paint.
Lmfao,”it doesn’t matter we don’t want to work with the case, we want to work with the air brush!” I was in stitches!!!😅😅😅😅
Another great video! 👍
What kind of set up would I need to just do bicycles? (No fine decal stuff)
A paint booth for $50.000 a workspace for $800.000 a spray gun for $20 a compressor for $2.000 and tons of talent.
@@ETOE so a lottery win then! 😆
Hi Martin, How did u or why did u sand the needle? The spray became much accurate
To improve the color flow.
Do you ever buff and polish? At all?
❤Incredible!❤
I go back to basic brushes and do so well before using a airbrush.. .i only use the airbrush only when i need to for huge surfaces...
Just wondering how you get those decals do you have a vinyl cutter/printer and if so what do you use
I have
So what do i use for the clear coat? An automotive paint gun but smaller?
Hey Martin. Tnx for videos. I have aluminium Transition frame, what I have used for a 1 year as RAW frame. After watching your lessons I would like to spray my bike. In your videos you always using epoxy based primers instead of acid (etch) primers, why? In my case, acid based primer will be better solution? Thnx again
Aluminum needs aluminum primer like this: www.amazon.com/Spray-3680003-Self-Primer-Filler/dp/B00B3I2D3A?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=19GZ872LQN8RM&keywords=etch+primer+spray&qid=1672396788&refresh=1&sprefix=etch+primer+spray%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-5&linkCode=sl1&tag=etoedesigns-20&linkId=e800bad74c79ebdbebd73fc68f65ee43&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
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Hello I just got this airbrush. My first ever. Do you have any play in the trigger? Mine is almost like a click and spray for the air. And it goes up/down very much before the air actually starts spraying.
Since this is my first maybe I'm just sensitive
No I have no play in the trigger. My trigger is super short.
great , I would love to see you clear coat a big surface with an airbrush
Thanks. Please check the video description.
Do a needle come with it?
you mentioned having to buy a needle restrictor, but I don't know how to find one.
I happen to see that cheap one few min ago. It is the same brand. Did the same as the expensive ones
Of course he's gonna like the Timbertech airbrush, he's selling them!!
Excellent clip!! Rgr
I'm sold
Thanks for the video, i thought i was going to have to spend over a hundred for an airbrush.
Hello i have a question i want to spray paint my bike and the frame is alloy what primary do i use. thank you
Alloy primer.
@@ETOE thanks would this work JENOLITE Universal Etch Primer
I am happy with the cheap airbrush because I am not talented with freehand air brush techniques like you! I use stencils/decals 95% of the time I pull out the airbrush, so no need for ultra high quality products. Unless you buy the Iwata or similar quality, spare parts are hard to find - Maybe it's better to buy 3-4 of the cheap ones and have unlimited "spares"!
You can use also needles and nozzles from other brands in the Fengda.
Hi, can lacquer paint use on bike frame?
Yes, of course
WOW! Martin, du bist sooooo Gut! Kompliment!
thank you.
i think id just stick to spray cans rather than go cheap on the airbrush and related components.. unless you need it for like fine detail, etc.. but by that time youre already really into the hobby/business and would skip the lower end anyways
If you buy one of these you need to clean the needle/Lube before
use. Being still new it needs attention.
In Poland we have master modeller (Artur Wałachowski) that is using the most shitty paints doing miracles with them :D So the tool can make your life easier but it is not the most important thing.
They work fine, but not as fine as my EVO 2in1.
❤️❤️❤️
Can you make a video on how to clean the airbrush. And maintaining it
I do. Stay tuned.
Etoe where are you? Why you don't upload any video about 2 weeks 😥
I have 6 cheap airbrushes in my drawer this includes Fengda, and my tip to you who buy a cheaper airbrush is do the following.
1. Buy 3 sets of needle nozzles in the size you want they are really cheap so there are no reason not to, just so you have spares and so you can match up the best nozzle needle set for your airbrush.
2. Look into the nozzle cap and make sure your nozzle is centered with as even spacing all around the nozzle as possible when the cap is on, that is also why you buy the 3 set nozzle needle sets so you can match it best possible.
3. Clean the nozzle caps for burs.
4. Polish the needle, I use chrome polish on a power drill CAREFULLY! dragging the needle backwards on the cloth.
5. Also adjust the inner needle nylon seal tightness, you do this by using a flathead on the inside of the brush look at the manual.
I've done these 5 steps on all my guns and they all can do really fine hairlines now, you will be amazed on how much a difference these small tricks does to the performance.
I just ordered a siphon one today, even though I have plenty I just couldn't help myself.
I'm always excited to get a new toy :D
or you go to your local brand reatailer fo chineese airgushes who is doing this quality control for you ata a little premium ;-) Any of these Fengdas and other pseudo-Iwatas are ok provifind you are spraying solvent based airbrush designed paint. I you want to use any kind of water based acrylics aim for 0,3mm nozzle or bigger and nozzle that is floating, no thread
Check Igor Amidzic from Mystic Airbrush, he's a monster using cheap airbrushes and Fengda precisely
Can't deny that cheap airbrush can do 95% of work the expensive one can and will achieve great results however the quality of chinese airbrushes is lottery which for beginners isn't really good idea. It's really hard to learn on if you don't is what you are using is working properly. At least parts are cheap
I can play pool with a branch
Bollocks!