Just yesterday I happened to see a short video from Neoeco where they recommend to tighten the nozzle cap with the wrench to prevent air leaking. I'm so glad that you just showed that it's enough to tighten it by hand! Honestly, I don't like to tighten ANYTHING on an airbrush with a wrench. If the tiny nozzles from most types were a bit bigger I would tighten them by hand too. I'm thinking of buying one of these. Thanks for the information!
You sir have got me so into airbrushing & paints you have no clue, thank you for all your tips & tricks, I'm back into building cars after 30yrs when I started with pop & I love it thanks again for the best most informative content😊
So my airbrush died on me two days ago. Cheap thing for like $25. It did what I wanted. Glad I decided to check my subscription tab and saw this video. Just got my new airbrush today and I am loving it! Thank you Barbatos Rex for being a great resource of reviews!
I ordered the red one last night while I was watching your video. It was delivered at 2:30 today. I only do 1/72 scale WWII aircraft. I don't have room for anything larger, If it is a 1/72 seaplane or floatplane I will build it. I have 2 patriot 105's with another one on the way. I will play with this new red one for a while and then it is going to be my primer, clear cote (Pledge), matt cote airbrush. I also ordered the extra needlr nozzel set but it will not be in delivered until May 14 - Jun 7. I never miss your video's. Thank you for your effort.
Got mine the other day , was missing all the .2mm parts , however contacted Neoeco and they immediately shipped out the missing parts and were very apologetic, which was super nice.......but besides that the airbrush works fantastically ........as good as some of my more expensive ones.......this airbrush is a must have
I didn't get the new Galleria brushed but I did get the Neoeco SJ83. What a difference, been using super cheap brushes and Wow am I impressed. Out of the box this is great. I really didn't think a good airbrush would dramatically increase my skill level overnight. Thanks again for the review!
You are the best. You have and continue to be my go to for honest and informative presentations on products in the market. I was just thinking about rebuilding my air brushes. After seeing this video I bought 2 Neoeco - 1 red and 1 black. How could I not or better yet why wouldn’t I. Between the performance and the equipment offering it’s a no brainer. I also appreciate the heads up on the parts offering as well as hey you never know. You nailed it again Rex. I’m not sure, but I think I love the tools as much as I do hobby build! 😅
just picked this one up last week, and I'm thoroughly impressed! Just as good as my more expensive Iwata Eclipse HP-CS with all the extra needles, nozzles and cups...at less than $50.
You were absolutely spot-on regarding polishing the needles with Flitz and the Needle Juice. I could not believe how dirty the needles are coming out of the factory. I’ve cleaned a LOT of rifles and pistols, never seen so much “oil” and crud on something as precision as an airbrush.
So glad i seen this review, i was about to buy the sj81 with the nozzles like my other two brushes, but now i can't wait to try the drop in nozzle sets, and the larger paint cups! Thx for the review!
Got the airbrush today and tested it along side my Iwata Eclipse. The action seemed a little rough but I hit it with a couple drops if Iwata lube, worked the action a few times and that really improved the action. When I sprayed, I got exactly the same quality of line as my Iwata but I didn't have any clogging issues at all, but the Iwata clogged a few times, as usual. I messed with the MAC valve and the needle stop and I really like both features. this is a hell of a lot of airbrush for $39.00, and I'll probably get the red one in the future.
Glad you like the airbrush, it's really impressive for this price point. The Gaahleri airbrush line is impressive too and are a step above these in quality. It is awesome to see these new upstart brands making quality products
I got this airbrush in today, absolutely love it. Is my third airbrush and is by far the easiest for a beginner to use. Got great results, very smooth and was a dream to clean out afterwards. I stopped by the Clarksville hobby Depot this afternoon as well after seeing them linked here, I didn't even know they had opened. Great shop, very knowledgeable owner that took the time to talk and explain about different products. Thank you for 2 great recommendations, very happy to have found both! Love the way you explain things down to my beginner level. Now to binge watch all your videos 😊
Got mine in black the other day and it has replaced by Badger Velocity immediately. Can't believe what great airbrush it is for the price. Appreciate all your content, its like going to model finishing college.
I purchased one of these autbrushes as well. Very impressed by what you get! Really enjoy using it! Easy clean up And does everything I need for airbrushing. Clothing, metal, wood, felt paper, everything. Very nice unit!
Thank you so much for your review of this tool, it has completely changed my journey. I stayed away from traditional airbrushes because of cost and I thought I didn't need a "full on" airbrush. I'm doing stencil work and I tried used a single action gravity feed gun with acrylic paints. I got my NEOECO SJ83 today and it's like night and day, compared to the single action. I got the single action because I have arthritis and it's just easier to use with a pistol grip, but the single action was nothing but trouble, constantly jamming no matter how thin the paint was or what I cut the paint with or how much flow improver I used, I tried different PSIs, everything I could think of and most everything I saw in videos. Everything went from disappointing and troublesome to effortless with beautiful results for the same price as the single action. I got the traditional nozzle by mistake, I really wanted the new nozzle gun, but the traditional nozzle works great. I might get the new nozzle gun after I use this one for awhile, but for now I'm one happy camper! Thanks again!
The quick change nozzle reminds me of the Aztek, which I loved for that feature. No wrenches to diddle with, no stupidly tiny tips that blend super well with couch cushion or hardwood floor. I'm still missing .2 tip of my Master when it flew out of my hand while trying to put it back on.
BTW, I purchased the Swallowtail airbrush after your review. I've had problems with my flexibility on my hands (I'm 71yrs young) but after checking out your review, I purchased it. I couldn't be more pleased ! I'm actually surprised as a beginner how well I caught on to many of the skills needed to do well airbrushing. I an stoked. Thank you for reviewing (your) this airbrush. The same exercises you practice with on other airbrushes are much harder for me. With the Swallowtail, it is coming so much easier.
I bought the Neoeco SJ83 air brush just on your word. It I'd fantastic!! I got a Master Air Brush set for Father's day and it came with a G44 Master brush. The SJ 83 is so much easier to clean and brushes sooo much better. Being a newbie to air brushing I take good advice from people like you. Thanks again for the clear and concise review of the Neoeco air brush. I also ordered 2 complete sets of needles and nozzles. So, I am good to go.
Got mine yesterday and couldn't be happier, what an impressive airbrush! So much for so little! I had an airbrush that I was having some issues with and it was kinda discouraging. I saw this review and thought, I'm gonna get this and give it a try. This airbrush was the ticket, turns out the other one was the issue. Thanks a million!!!
Paul from NB Canada. I JUST ordered one of these brushes (the red one) as well as my first EVER Gundam kits to stretch my legs with. REALLY Looking forward to my first Gundam!!!!
Try the elite fengda183k with drop nozzles , about 12 dollar cheaper too with 3 needles and hose, i like it somewhat better than this new neoeco that i also have , build quality is equal
@@cnfuzz Thanks for the suggestion. After seeing how much better the neoeco performed over my old Master Airbrush, I went ahead and ordered the Fengda as well.
Just order this and hope it arrives soon. I can't look at my Masters g233 anymore. It sticks everywhere, and no amount of cleaning and lube seems to make the air trigger go smooth. Not to mention that a slight mistake in distance of spraying at 15 PSI or less makes the paint dry by the time it hits the piece. All of these issues combined have forced me to remove paint from some piece and do them again. And I'm talking about MG EX Impulse. 😢 Anyway. I trusted you about Alclad paints, which I love now. So I'm gonna trust you about this airbrush. Thanks
Thanks Rex! You Rock! I have an el-cheepo airbrush like these and I couldn't be happier with it! But the one thing I hate doing is switching over the needles on it because it has the old design where it has the end piece as well as a tiny, and I mean tiny separate sleeve piece for the needle to fit into that is so small it can easily be lost, and I have such big sausage fingers that putting that tiny little piece into the end cover frays my nerves every time I do it because of the possibility of losing it. So I think I might just get myself one of those airbrushes, if for no other reason than the all in one end piece! Thanks again, and You have a great weekend as well!
I ordered the red one while I was still watching your video because I remember the run on Amazon after one of your previous airbrush videos. I never got one of those; so, I thought, I'm going to get one now before they're gone. That's a testimony to the influence your videos have on the hobby. Question- when you sprayed the Tamiya, did you thin it first?
Uugh! You got me with this one. I used the link and ordered the Red one. I already have 2 cheap airbrush that I bought after watching some of your review videos and now this makes #3 😅 . I really don't need them but at this price I can't pass it up. Thanks again and I can't wait for some more giveaways.
An outstanding presentation of a new product and well up to your usual easy, classy standard. As a matter of interest, I just bought one off Amazon USA because Amazon UK does not have them - YET -!!. It cost me $59 including postage, which is excellent value. It's a no brainer when I think of what I pay, e.g. ($100's) for my Harder & Steenbeck's and the replacement parts. I will be buying a couple more, especially red ones since Amazon only had a black ones in stock. 👍
@@barbatosrex9473 If I downgrade from the Makita compressor to one of the cheaper compressors I could spring 225 CAD maybe a little more! What would you suggest?
I just got one of these and I'm excited to paint with it. Thanks for the overview.👍 I just saw you clearing & clearing the cup with the needle protector off. I'm surprised how "rough" you were with the needle (although I know you know what you're doing, of course). I guess I'm paranoid about bending the tip of my needles. 😆
I think i found one of these at a discount store that sold amazon returns for 15$. yet to test it but it just seems to be missing the tip cover and the quick release valve, I have a .3 needle brush already, so i was really interested in detail work with the .2 needle, and glad this video showed how to do that with the weird valve under the airbrush :D
Hey I have a quick question. I bought 2 of these new Neoeco air brushes. Love them. I have a problem with one of them that hopefully you might have the answer. Using a .5 st up and the air brush let’s out water/ product when only pushing down NOT pulling back. Very slight but non the less. As you know there are 3 needle set ups, brought the needle up as far as you possible, heck all the fittings in the front. I really don’t want the hassle of returning the brush. Any ideas? Much appreciate.
I just bought both the red and the black,this must be the 4th buy because of your great reviews!!! I was looking at the gaahleril brushes they have a Barbados Rex mini gun is that a signature brush by chance or just a huge coincidence? Love the channel
Thanks Rex, just saw this video earlier this morning. Had an order in w/ Amazon for the previous model. Canceled it in time and purchase this upgraded NCT-SJ83 model (Red). Good compliment to my Iwata Eclipse HP-CS. Appreciate the review!
I can tell just by listening to these and watching it lay down paint, that these are definitely and upgrade from the previous one. And even it does an awesome job. I might try to order myself one or two of these in a week or so.
Well of course they just upgraded the original one, I say that as I just purchased the original one last week. 🤣🤣 I have not even got a chance to utilize it. Now the complications of decisions - return it to buy the upgraded one or just buy it to have two. Great video, thanks for sharing
What I like about these gun and the small opening I take the cup off when I have small items to paint lol of course I premix before pouring paint in lol
Thanks so much for doing both of these videos. I just got the one from your previous video, just starting to get into airbrushing and your videos helped a lot.
Great review. Always enjoy your videos. Airbrush looks very promising! I did check and as of 7:00PM, April 20, 2023, Amazon is out of the black airbrush and only has the red in stock. Will wait for them to get the black one back in stock. If you could, would you be willing to contact some of these airbrush manufacturers and in the "kits" they sell that have three needles and nozzles in the kit to please ask them to include a tube for all three needles and all three nozzles? I realize that one should always be in the airbrush but if you change out needles and nozzles frequently, it can get very confusing on which needle/nozzle is in particular tubes.
Hi, here we are. We will add an extra empty tube labeled 0.3mm to the kit of the next version (not yet released). And marking the needle and nozzle for each size so that the sizes can be easily distinguished. Thanks for your helpful advise!😘
@@barbatosrex9473 Yes, dear Rex. What we need to do is to provide the best quality/features product to our customers. This is our job. But you are so great! You bring them to the people who need that. Really appreciate for all the things you do. Thank you!
I know that companies like Badger, and Iwata make well designed products, but seriously these other brands are making it real hard to want to pay two to three times as much for almost the same quality! I have a Master Airbrush and the only complaint I have was noted by someone else is the feel. My Paasche I can feel the paint flow if that makes any sense. Not so much with the Master. Don't get me wrong the master atomizes the paint really well, and I can run it around 15 to 20 PSI which is great. I want to try the Neoco as I think the trigger design is more like I am used to.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but does the new brush not come with the tension controls that were for the paint lever? The original had a brass knurled area where the rear of the brush screwed onto the main body, that I believed controlled the tension of the paint lever. On this model there seems to be a brass beauty ring between the two but no knurling. Did they remove the feature? Also, have watched a few of your videos now, and I know that I'm a year late to the party.... but hobbies happen when they happen. lol Thanks for the really well done demo videos and the information! RUclips can be an amazing source of info for crafts!
I got one of these right away. it works great so far. I am only using cheep airbrushs because I have to many hobbies. one complaint is the colored cup makes it hard to know if its clean with dark colors
Yes that is a weakness all manufacturers seem to have. They provide labelled containers for the two non-installed needles and nozzles but not one for the installed needle so you either have to set them aside loose or get mixed up as to what is in each set of packaging. Even if it this extra packaging cost another dollar I wouldn't mind and lets face it, plastic bits like this cost virtually nothing in the bulk quantities a manufacturer orders.
Yes, this is what we are thinking recetly. Like Harder & Steenbeck, they make the difference from each size of the needle so that they are easy to identify. Really a userful feature for users.
My first airbrush is a Paasche VL, and it came with empty containers for the needle and nozzle that were pre-installed, but I think they stopped doing that years ago
@@firebird8600 Why did they stop doing this? Perhaps they were concerned that people might misunderstand and expect an additional needle inside instead of an empty one. Consequently, customers might request refunds, which is a concern we share as well.
I purchased this airbrush when you first review it, and it worked great but after awhile it stopped performing like when I first got it. Granted, I used it a lot but I did maintained it well, the quality just didn't last. I now use the Creos and the Gaahleri Ace and those two are just so much better.
Your judgment is correct. With such a low selling price, it may seem to have a high cost-performance ratio, but I believe that their quality is not enough to withstand multiple spray applications. Under frequent use, the disadvantages brought by low cost will soon be exposed. It is a good toy for beginners.
Just bought a RED one. You can never have enough airbrushes. Only problem is where to store them all. Hard to find a good one with a MAC Valve, 3 size needles, 3 nozzles and 3 cups with accessories at $40. This is unheard of..Great review!
It still looks like you could get your booth filter another couple of inches inserted but it hangs up on something and doesn't slide all the way in. My Pace booth had this problem when I first got it but it was simple to bend the piece of metal that it was getting hung up on. On the video it looks like you can see a gap in the back, and you can tell by how far the filter sticks out of the frame that it isn't in all the way. Just thinking about your safety!
As a heads up when I use it with my no name brand portable airbrush kit it doesn't work right and seems like the compressor is barely working but I swap to the one that came with it and it works
I tried this kit and ended up returning it. No matter what I did, it sprayed with a splatter. Plus, the paint cup was a pain to clean out. Might have been the anodizing...
I have the previous version based on your recommend. I don't have my system set up yet so I haven't used it but I can't wait to learn airbrushing, for model building. Thanks your all your helpful tutorials and comparisons.
I actually have the other neoeco air brush and it works amazing. So if its as good as that one i wish i would of known a better one was going to be coming out. The original still comes with more accessories. But this one i like the drop in style nozzles.
If war held off till 44 then the RN will probably be flying something with a Griffon or Centaurus if they haven't started transitioning to a jet design like the Vampire/Venom. Another question is whether, without wartime experience, the UK stays with .303s rather than changing to the 20mm. Also, do they stick with the turreted fighter & if so, will they have developed a low profile turret or will it still be as draggy as the Roc/Defiant? An interesting question is whether the RN will still want a 2 setar like the Firefly or whether the fact that everyone else is using single seaters will push them the same way. The KM will probably have a couple of Graf Spee operating some Me309 or Ta152 variant if they havent gone the jet route. The japanese accepted a lighter structure and lower armour for better performance and their experience in China has tended to confirm that philosophy so I would expect to see them with a lighter weight, very manoeuvrable fighter with the 2500HP engine they started in the early 40s. The USN is probably flying Hellcats &/or Bearcats. The F4U doesn't get accepted without the RN experience to show how to use it from a carrier. Maybe if the UK is sharing jet engines the Fireball is coming into service.
Hi Rex, great fan of your video's from the Netherlands here. After seeing your review I ordered two from Aliexpress in China. One complete set, wich comes with all the extra's PLUS airhose and one airbrush without the extra's. Further an extra 0.5 needle because 0.3 and 0.5 will be most used because my builds are mainly cars and bikes. Will let you know how they perform when I get them.
Excellent airbrush kit showing. Very informative. I have bought the GAAHIERI 98D model and i,am very pleased with it. Its nice to see people coming out with such nice brushes. and cheap to. Thanks for doing this.
I was considering this particular airbrush and thanks to your review I think I’ll pick one up for mobile jobs around the house. Question: What is the name of the blue metallic Tamiya paint you tested on the spoon and Gunpla piece? I need that color. Thanks!
You use it to pull back the needle when doing a quick clean, load up the cup with thinner, push for air and then grab the needle chuck and pull it back for a full burst. It's also for saving weight
Ty for the suggestion this looks like an amazing step up from my beginner brush that came with the battery powered compressor also getting a tank compressor as well . Definitely helped to see this in action , would you say these move alot smoother than the master airbrush?
I just received my airbrush and I love it. It's light in the hand and easy to clean. My only issue is that mine came without the quick release hub. Any idea where I could get one? Thanks.
Always interesting items you show us, thanks....I have purchased a Tplook portable plug in compressor with airbrush. It seems to work fine although the airbrush is a little on the light side, but, have done fine enough paint jobs so far, and am planning on taking to Europe while traveling in the future...
@@mikeszczutkowski3066 If so, i think there might be some problem with the o ring or other sealing problem. Could you please contact us via email? We will help you solve that. If can't solve, we will resend a new one to you. Thanks.
@@barbatosrex9473 I'm assuming that you have three airbrushes in your possession. In your video, you said you would use the updated two with the measurements of 0.3 and 0.5. What will you use the original spray for? I'm considering purchasing all three; I'm a noob to airbrushing. I want to switch quickly between spray types, i.e., details/shadowing, primary painting, and primer/top coat.
@@michealknight6003 OK, all 3 of them come with a 0.2mm, 0.3mm and a 0.5mm. So if you go with all 3 of them then you will be all set as far as sizes go without switching needlea. The 0.2mm is for details, 0.3mm is for all around spraying like car bodies, aircraft kits and what not. The 0.5mm is perfect for primers and clear coats Hope thus helps
just purchased this for my 10yo daughter who has shown precocious talent as an artist. Ive done a fair share of auto body and paint, so this should be a nice father daughter bonding experience. Started with a set of acrylic paints, and curious if you'd recommend isoprop alcohol as an appropriate thinner for that application, or do I need to purchase some type of other organic solvent (turpentine/acetone). Given her age, I'd rather not have her handle anything too flammable or toxic. Lastly, regarding environmental safety, she has access to a stove fan, but nothing too industrial. How best to handle overspray without purchasing a booth? hi speed fan in the room to circulate the air? thanks
Just yesterday I happened to see a short video from Neoeco where they recommend to tighten the nozzle cap with the wrench to prevent air leaking.
I'm so glad that you just showed that it's enough to tighten it by hand! Honestly, I don't like to tighten ANYTHING on an airbrush with a wrench. If the tiny nozzles from most types were a bit bigger I would tighten them by hand too.
I'm thinking of buying one of these. Thanks for the information!
You sir have got me so into airbrushing & paints you have no clue, thank you for all your tips & tricks, I'm back into building cars after 30yrs when I started with pop & I love it thanks again for the best most informative content😊
Welcome back to the hobby my friend. It never leaves you
So my airbrush died on me two days ago. Cheap thing for like $25. It did what I wanted. Glad I decided to check my subscription tab and saw this video. Just got my new airbrush today and I am loving it! Thank you Barbatos Rex for being a great resource of reviews!
I ordered the red one last night while I was watching your video. It was delivered at 2:30 today. I only do 1/72 scale WWII aircraft. I don't have room for anything larger, If it is a 1/72 seaplane or floatplane I will build it. I have 2 patriot 105's with another one on the way. I will play with this new red one for a while and then it is going to be my primer, clear cote (Pledge), matt cote airbrush. I also ordered the extra needlr nozzel set but it will not be in delivered until May 14 - Jun 7. I never miss your video's. Thank you for your effort.
Got mine the other day , was missing all the .2mm parts , however contacted Neoeco and they immediately shipped out the missing parts and were very apologetic, which was super nice.......but besides that the airbrush works fantastically ........as good as some of my more expensive ones.......this airbrush is a must have
I didn't get the new Galleria brushed but I did get the Neoeco SJ83. What a difference, been using super cheap brushes and Wow am I impressed. Out of the box this is great. I really didn't think a good airbrush would dramatically increase my skill level overnight. Thanks again for the review!
You are the best. You have and continue to be my go to for honest and informative presentations on products in the market.
I was just thinking about rebuilding my air brushes. After seeing this video I bought 2 Neoeco - 1 red and 1 black. How could I not or better yet why wouldn’t I. Between the performance and the equipment offering it’s a no brainer. I also appreciate the heads up on the parts offering as well as hey you never know.
You nailed it again Rex.
I’m not sure, but I think I love the tools as much as I do hobby build! 😅
just picked this one up last week, and I'm thoroughly impressed! Just as good as my more expensive Iwata Eclipse HP-CS with all the extra needles, nozzles and cups...at less than $50.
You were absolutely spot-on regarding polishing the needles with Flitz and the Needle Juice. I could not believe how dirty the needles are coming out of the factory. I’ve cleaned a LOT of rifles and pistols, never seen so much “oil” and crud on something as precision as an airbrush.
Five minutes after I watched this review, I had one on the way. Your review was simply outstanding.
Thanks Scott, it's a great airbrush for the cost. Let me know when you get it
So glad i seen this review, i was about to buy the sj81 with the nozzles like my other two brushes, but now i can't wait to try the drop in nozzle sets, and the larger paint cups! Thx for the review!
Anytime my friend
Got the airbrush today and tested it along side my Iwata Eclipse. The action seemed a little rough but I hit it with a couple drops if Iwata lube, worked the action a few times and that really improved the action. When I sprayed, I got exactly the same quality of line as my Iwata but I didn't have any clogging issues at all, but the Iwata clogged a few times, as usual. I messed with the MAC valve and the needle stop and I really like both features. this is a hell of a lot of airbrush for $39.00, and I'll probably get the red one in the future.
Glad you like the airbrush, it's really impressive for this price point. The Gaahleri airbrush line is impressive too and are a step above these in quality. It is awesome to see these new upstart brands making quality products
I got this airbrush in today, absolutely love it. Is my third airbrush and is by far the easiest for a beginner to use. Got great results, very smooth and was a dream to clean out afterwards. I stopped by the Clarksville hobby Depot this afternoon as well after seeing them linked here, I didn't even know they had opened. Great shop, very knowledgeable owner that took the time to talk and explain about different products. Thank you for 2 great recommendations, very happy to have found both! Love the way you explain things down to my beginner level. Now to binge watch all your videos 😊
Got mine in black the other day and it has replaced by Badger Velocity immediately. Can't believe what great airbrush it is for the price. Appreciate all your content, its like going to model finishing college.
I purchased one of these autbrushes as well.
Very impressed by what you get! Really enjoy using it! Easy clean up
And does everything I need for airbrushing. Clothing, metal, wood, felt paper, everything. Very nice unit!
Thank you so much for your review of this tool, it has completely changed my journey. I stayed away from traditional airbrushes because of cost and I thought I didn't need a "full on" airbrush. I'm doing stencil work and I tried used a single action gravity feed gun with acrylic paints. I got my NEOECO SJ83 today and it's like night and day, compared to the single action. I got the single action because I have arthritis and it's just easier to use with a pistol grip, but the single action was nothing but trouble, constantly jamming no matter how thin the paint was or what I cut the paint with or how much flow improver I used, I tried different PSIs, everything I could think of and most everything I saw in videos. Everything went from disappointing and troublesome to effortless with beautiful results for the same price as the single action. I got the traditional nozzle by mistake, I really wanted the new nozzle gun, but the traditional nozzle works great. I might get the new nozzle gun after I use this one for awhile, but for now I'm one happy camper! Thanks again!
Just ordered one… that’s #3 now based on your recommendations, so far so good 👍🏻
The quick change nozzle reminds me of the Aztek, which I loved for that feature. No wrenches to diddle with, no stupidly tiny tips that blend super well with couch cushion or hardwood floor. I'm still missing .2 tip of my Master when it flew out of my hand while trying to put it back on.
BTW, I purchased the Swallowtail airbrush after your review. I've had problems with my flexibility on my hands (I'm 71yrs young) but after checking out your review, I purchased it. I couldn't be more pleased ! I'm actually surprised as a beginner how well I caught on to many of the skills needed to do well airbrushing. I an stoked. Thank you for reviewing (your) this airbrush. The same exercises you practice with on other airbrushes are much harder for me. With the Swallowtail, it is coming so much easier.
Thank you my friend for the kind words and support
you just sold me on a 2nd one. The earlier model worked well for me. Thanks Barbatos Rex
I bought the Neoeco SJ83 air brush just on your word. It I'd fantastic!! I got a Master Air Brush set for Father's day and it came with a G44 Master brush. The SJ 83 is so much easier to clean and brushes sooo much better. Being a newbie to air brushing I take good advice from people like you. Thanks again for the clear and concise review of the Neoeco air brush. I also ordered 2 complete sets of needles and nozzles. So, I am good to go.
Glad to see that there are some better air brushes coming out for still reasonable prices.
Glorious review! How much pressure did you use for the test? Perhaps you said it and I missed it...
Got mine yesterday and couldn't be happier, what an impressive airbrush! So much for so little! I had an airbrush that I was having some issues with and it was kinda discouraging. I saw this review and thought, I'm gonna get this and give it a try. This airbrush was the ticket, turns out the other one was the issue. Thanks a million!!!
Paul from NB Canada. I JUST ordered one of these brushes (the red one) as well as my first EVER Gundam kits to stretch my legs with. REALLY Looking forward to my first Gundam!!!!
Good luck Paul, let me know how it goes
I just bought one through your link. Perfect timing, I was in the market for a second budget airbrush and this has all the features I wanted.
Good choice, can't beat the price
Try the elite fengda183k with drop nozzles , about 12 dollar cheaper too with 3 needles and hose, i like it somewhat better than this new neoeco that i also have , build quality is equal
@@cnfuzz Thanks for the suggestion. After seeing how much better the neoeco performed over my old Master Airbrush, I went ahead and ordered the Fengda as well.
Just order this and hope it arrives soon. I can't look at my Masters g233 anymore. It sticks everywhere, and no amount of cleaning and lube seems to make the air trigger go smooth. Not to mention that a slight mistake in distance of spraying at 15 PSI or less makes the paint dry by the time it hits the piece.
All of these issues combined have forced me to remove paint from some piece and do them again. And I'm talking about MG EX Impulse. 😢
Anyway. I trusted you about Alclad paints, which I love now. So I'm gonna trust you about this airbrush.
Thanks
Thanks Rex! You Rock! I have an el-cheepo airbrush like these and I couldn't be happier with it! But the one thing I hate doing is switching over the needles on it because it has the old design where it has the end piece as well as a tiny, and I mean tiny separate sleeve piece for the needle to fit into that is so small it can easily be lost, and I have such big sausage fingers that putting that tiny little piece into the end cover frays my nerves every time I do it because of the possibility of losing it. So I think I might just get myself one of those airbrushes, if for no other reason than the all in one end piece! Thanks again, and You have a great weekend as well!
I bought one of these and it's been an amazing tool... sadly my little compressor just died, but I seriously appreciate this recommendation.
and I have one in my cart lol new to airbrush can not wait to start will be ordering all my stuff soon huge thanks to you and your videos
Good luck Cody, any questions just ask
I just picked one up because of your review. I haven't tested it yet, but I'm really excited!
Just watched this video and ordered two of them right after watching it! Thanks for what you do sir!
I ordered the red one while I was still watching your video because I remember the run on Amazon after one of your previous airbrush videos. I never got one of those; so, I thought, I'm going to get one now before they're gone. That's a testimony to the influence your videos have on the hobby. Question- when you sprayed the Tamiya, did you thin it first?
Uugh! You got me with this one. I used the link and ordered the Red one. I already have 2 cheap airbrush that I bought after watching some of your review videos and now this makes #3 😅 . I really don't need them but at this price I can't pass it up. Thanks again and I can't wait for some more giveaways.
An outstanding presentation of a new product and well up to your usual easy, classy standard. As a matter of interest, I just bought one off Amazon USA because Amazon UK does not have them - YET -!!. It cost me $59 including postage, which is excellent value. It's a no brainer when I think of what I pay, e.g. ($100's) for my Harder & Steenbeck's and the replacement parts. I will be buying a couple more, especially red ones since Amazon only had a black ones in stock. 👍
I am starting the "airbrush journey" and thinking of getting this for primers, enamels etc, and an Iwata Neo or something for finer OSL etc
Skip the Neo. What's your budget?
Robert aka Barbatos Rex
@@barbatosrex9473 If I downgrade from the Makita compressor to one of the cheaper compressors I could spring 225 CAD maybe a little more! What would you suggest?
I just got one of these and I'm excited to paint with it. Thanks for the overview.👍
I just saw you clearing & clearing the cup with the needle protector off. I'm surprised how "rough" you were with the needle (although I know you know what you're doing, of course). I guess I'm paranoid about bending the tip of my needles. 😆
I think i found one of these at a discount store that sold amazon returns for 15$. yet to test it but it just seems to be missing the tip cover and the quick release valve,
I have a .3 needle brush already, so i was really interested in detail work with the .2 needle, and glad this video showed how to do that with the weird valve under the airbrush :D
Needle juice and cleaning the needle is a must. Thank you.
Hey I have a quick question. I bought 2 of these new Neoeco air brushes. Love them. I have a problem with one of them that hopefully you might have the answer. Using a .5 st up and the air brush let’s out water/ product when only pushing down NOT pulling back. Very slight but non the less. As you know there are 3 needle set ups, brought the needle up as far as you possible, heck all the fittings in the front. I really don’t want the hassle of returning the brush. Any ideas? Much appreciate.
I just bought both the red and the black,this must be the 4th buy because of your great reviews!!! I was looking at the gaahleril brushes they have a Barbados Rex mini gun is that a signature brush by chance or just a huge coincidence? Love the channel
Bought it! And I love both of them. Thanks for your review.❤
You're welcome Stefan 👍
Just bought a red one. I have 3 procon boys that I love, but the drop in nozzle is what sold me on this.
Thanks Rex, just saw this video earlier this morning. Had an order in w/ Amazon for the previous model. Canceled it in time and purchase this upgraded NCT-SJ83 model (Red). Good compliment to my Iwata Eclipse HP-CS. Appreciate the review!
Thank you 👍
I can tell just by listening to these and watching it lay down paint, that these are definitely and upgrade from the previous one. And even it does an awesome job. I might try to order myself one or two of these in a week or so.
Just ordered 2 . Like the nozzle design. Also have one of thier battery powered sets.Doug Packard. Thanks for the review. I think
This is about the best $40 airbrush I've ever tested. I'm sure you will be impressed. Let me know when you get it
@@barbatosrex9473 got a red and black, haven't had opportunity to use yet
I bought the last version and its within the return time! About to get a free upgrade! Thabnk you so much Barbatos!
Well of course they just upgraded the original one, I say that as I just purchased the original one last week. 🤣🤣 I have not even got a chance to utilize it. Now the complications of decisions - return it to buy the upgraded one or just buy it to have two. Great video, thanks for sharing
What I like about these gun and the small opening I take the cup off when I have small items to paint lol of course I premix before pouring paint in lol
So what compresser would be a good match for this brush?
Thanks so much for doing both of these videos. I just got the one from your previous video, just starting to get into airbrushing and your videos helped a lot.
Thanks Speedfreak👍
How about the kit with the compressor? Is the Neoeco compressor any good?
I have the original and I must say...I'm very impressed with it. Can't imagine they made it better. I really love how easy it is to clean.
These are very good low cost airbrushes
@barbatosrex9473 I bought both of these and the finish is already chipping and coming off the cups and falling into my paints and brush.
I saw this on Aliexpress too! i got mine from there because more stuff and cheaper (im in asia). Had been following ur vids and always helpful lol
Great review. Always enjoy your videos. Airbrush looks very promising! I did check and as of 7:00PM, April 20, 2023, Amazon is out of the black airbrush and only has the red in stock. Will wait for them to get the black one back in stock. If you could, would you be willing to contact some of these airbrush manufacturers and in the "kits" they sell that have three needles and nozzles in the kit to please ask them to include a tube for all three needles and all three nozzles? I realize that one should always be in the airbrush but if you change out needles and nozzles frequently, it can get very confusing on which needle/nozzle is in particular tubes.
I'll see what I can do. They said they'll be back in stock soon
Hi, here we are. We will add an extra empty tube labeled 0.3mm to the kit of the next version (not yet released). And marking the needle and nozzle for each size so that the sizes can be easily distinguished. Thanks for your helpful advise!😘
@@NEOECO-Airbrush Wow, thank you responding to my viewers with this great news. This will be an awesome addition to the airbrush line.
@@barbatosrex9473 Yes, dear Rex. What we need to do is to provide the best quality/features product to our customers. This is our job. But you are so great! You bring them to the people who need that. Really appreciate for all the things you do. Thank you!
I know that companies like Badger, and Iwata make well designed products, but seriously these other brands are making it real hard to want to pay two to three times as much for almost the same quality!
I have a Master Airbrush and the only complaint I have was noted by someone else is the feel. My Paasche I can feel the paint flow if that makes any sense. Not so much with the Master. Don't get me wrong the master atomizes the paint really well, and I can run it around 15 to 20 PSI which is great. I want to try the Neoco as I think the trigger design is more like I am used to.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but does the new brush not come with the tension controls that were for the paint lever? The original had a brass knurled area where the rear of the brush screwed onto the main body, that I believed controlled the tension of the paint lever. On this model there seems to be a brass beauty ring between the two but no knurling. Did they remove the feature?
Also, have watched a few of your videos now, and I know that I'm a year late to the party.... but hobbies happen when they happen. lol
Thanks for the really well done demo videos and the information! RUclips can be an amazing source of info for crafts!
Thank you for the review! :) What do you think about NEOECO compressors ?
I haven't tested them yet. I'll try and get one for review
I got one of these right away. it works great so far. I am only using cheep airbrushs because I have to many hobbies. one complaint is the colored cup makes it hard to know if its clean with dark colors
Just ordered one and I'm relieved that it has the grand masters seal of approval 😂
I just bought one did you notice if the trigger press to release air is slow to return to closed
The one thing I wish all airbrush manufacturers would provide in the kit is packaging for the 0.3 mm, just so you can store the needle and nosel.
Yes that is a weakness all manufacturers seem to have. They provide labelled containers for the two non-installed needles and nozzles but not one for the installed needle so you either have to set them aside loose or get mixed up as to what is in each set of packaging. Even if it this extra packaging cost another dollar I wouldn't mind and lets face it, plastic bits like this cost virtually nothing in the bulk quantities a manufacturer orders.
Yes, this is what we are thinking recetly. Like Harder & Steenbeck, they make the difference from each size of the needle so that they are easy to identify. Really a userful feature for users.
That would be the best thing
My first airbrush is a Paasche VL, and it came with empty containers for the needle and nozzle that were pre-installed, but I think they stopped doing that years ago
@@firebird8600 Why did they stop doing this? Perhaps they were concerned that people might misunderstand and expect an additional needle inside instead of an empty one. Consequently, customers might request refunds, which is a concern we share as well.
I purchased this airbrush when you first review it, and it worked great but after awhile it stopped performing like when I first got it. Granted, I used it a lot but I did maintained it well, the quality just didn't last. I now use the Creos and the Gaahleri Ace and those two are just so much better.
Your judgment is correct. With such a low selling price, it may seem to have a high cost-performance ratio, but I believe that their quality is not enough to withstand multiple spray applications. Under frequent use, the disadvantages brought by low cost will soon be exposed. It is a good toy for beginners.
Always impressed with your videos, keep em coming I'll keep watching.
Just bought a RED one. You can never have enough airbrushes. Only problem is where to store them all. Hard to find a good one with a MAC Valve, 3 size needles, 3 nozzles and 3 cups with accessories at $40. This is unheard of..Great review!
It still looks like you could get your booth filter another couple of inches inserted but it hangs up on something and doesn't slide all the way in. My Pace booth had this problem when I first got it but it was simple to bend the piece of metal that it was getting hung up on. On the video it looks like you can see a gap in the back, and you can tell by how far the filter sticks out of the frame that it isn't in all the way. Just thinking about your safety!
As a heads up when I use it with my no name brand portable airbrush kit it doesn't work right and seems like the compressor is barely working but I swap to the one that came with it and it works
Which compressor are using in this review...........Great review BTW and what an awesome Air Brush too!
I just got mine today. I'll use the .5 for priming kits (I have three other airbrushes that I use). Looking forward to using it the first time.
Which needle is better for running thicker paint
The bigger the number the better it is for thicker paints
I have the original NEOCEO airbrush . will the upgraded needles fit the original ?
I tried this kit and ended up returning it. No matter what I did, it sprayed with a splatter. Plus, the paint cup was a pain to clean out. Might have been the anodizing...
I have the previous version based on your recommend. I don't have my system set up yet so I haven't used it but I can't wait to learn airbrushing, for model building. Thanks your all your helpful tutorials and comparisons.
I actually have the other neoeco air brush and it works amazing. So if its as good as that one i wish i would of known a better one was going to be coming out. The original still comes with more accessories. But this one i like the drop in style nozzles.
You use it with lacquer paints?
Got one of each color going to learn how to airbrush. Watching your video has taught me a lot.
Glad I could help my friend. Any questions just ask
Ordering one now. Really looks like it will be handy for airbrushing tshirts and on leather. Thanks for sharin!g
If war held off till 44 then the RN will probably be flying something with a Griffon or Centaurus if they haven't started transitioning to a jet design like the Vampire/Venom. Another question is whether, without wartime experience, the UK stays with .303s rather than changing to the 20mm. Also, do they stick with the turreted fighter & if so, will they have developed a low profile turret or will it still be as draggy as the Roc/Defiant?
An interesting question is whether the RN will still want a 2 setar like the Firefly or whether the fact that everyone else is using single seaters will push them the same way.
The KM will probably have a couple of Graf Spee operating some Me309 or Ta152 variant if they havent gone the jet route.
The japanese accepted a lighter structure and lower armour for better performance and their experience in China has tended to confirm that philosophy so I would expect to see them with a lighter weight, very manoeuvrable fighter with the 2500HP engine they started in the early 40s.
The USN is probably flying Hellcats &/or Bearcats. The F4U doesn't get accepted without the RN experience to show how to use it from a carrier. Maybe if the UK is sharing jet engines the Fireball is coming into service.
Hi Rex, great fan of your video's from the Netherlands here. After seeing your review I ordered two from Aliexpress in China. One complete set, wich comes with all the extra's PLUS airhose and one airbrush without the extra's. Further an extra 0.5 needle because 0.3 and 0.5 will be most used because my builds are mainly cars and bikes. Will let you know how they perform when I get them.
Excellent airbrush kit showing. Very informative. I have bought the GAAHIERI 98D model and i,am very pleased with it. Its nice to see people coming out with such nice brushes. and cheap to. Thanks for doing this.
You're welcome Steve and thanks for watching and your support
I was considering this particular airbrush and thanks to your review I think I’ll pick one up for mobile jobs around the house. Question: What is the name of the blue metallic Tamiya paint you tested on the spoon and Gunpla piece? I need that color. Thanks!
Just ordered one after watching this 👌 pretty excited
Thank You! The perfect product at the ideal moment!!!
Do you feel the update to the floating nozzles is worth the lack of accessories, compared to the SJ81 kit, for the same base price?
Excellent sale on the AB ! I will get one, I have an H&S, but hey, 2 airbrushes is better, right?
I do not have any paints yet and have no idea on what ones to get
What is the point of the cut away in the body?
You use it to pull back the needle when doing a quick clean, load up the cup with thinner, push for air and then grab the needle chuck and pull it back for a full burst. It's also for saving weight
Was getting the black cup a mistake considering I plan on using lacquers? Will thinner eat through the coating? I guess I’ll find out
Ty for the suggestion this looks like an amazing step up from my beginner brush that came with the battery powered compressor also getting a tank compressor as well . Definitely helped to see this in action , would you say these move alot smoother than the master airbrush?
Very helpful review! I am going to get my self one asap.
Well done robert thanks for all your videos I wish I had a shoe like yours thanks again
I just received my airbrush and I love it. It's light in the hand and easy to clean. My only issue is that mine came without the quick release hub. Any idea where I could get one? Thanks.
Always interesting items you show us, thanks....I have purchased a Tplook portable plug in compressor with airbrush. It seems to work fine although the airbrush is a little on the light side, but, have done fine enough paint jobs so far, and am planning on taking to Europe while traveling in the future...
I hope this version is better than the first one because the one that I got leaks a lot of air.
That's not right. Did you a replacement from Amazon? Where's it leaking from?
@Barbatos Rex at the nozzle cap, I haven't tried beeswax yet but plumbers tape doesn't work
@@mikeszczutkowski3066 If so, i think there might be some problem with the o ring or other sealing problem. Could you please contact us via email? We will help you solve that. If can't solve, we will resend a new one to you. Thanks.
Regarding the original versus the update, which would you use to do surfacing primer versus details (using the 0.2 needle)?
0.2 to 0.3mm is for details, anything over 0.3mm is good for primers
@@barbatosrex9473 I'm assuming that you have three airbrushes in your possession. In your video, you said you would use the updated two with the measurements of 0.3 and 0.5. What will you use the original spray for? I'm considering purchasing all three; I'm a noob to airbrushing. I want to switch quickly between spray types, i.e., details/shadowing, primary painting, and primer/top coat.
@@michealknight6003 OK, all 3 of them come with a 0.2mm, 0.3mm and a 0.5mm. So if you go with all 3 of them then you will be all set as far as sizes go without switching needlea. The 0.2mm is for details, 0.3mm is for all around spraying like car bodies, aircraft kits and what not. The 0.5mm is perfect for primers and clear coats
Hope thus helps
@@barbatosrex9473 thanks for the advice quite helpful
How much psi on your .3 and .5?
20psi
Thanks i love your videos...Do you have videos on applying primers and brand to use?
Not yet, working on one
Crazy price for that amount of kit, I just wish they'd put markings on the needles and tips like H&S do so you can tell what is what.
Color code the back end
Can you use a battery powered compresser with these
just purchased this for my 10yo daughter who has shown precocious talent as an artist. Ive done a fair share of auto body and paint, so this should be a nice father daughter bonding experience. Started with a set of acrylic paints, and curious if you'd recommend isoprop alcohol as an appropriate thinner for that application, or do I need to purchase some type of other organic solvent (turpentine/acetone). Given her age, I'd rather not have her handle anything too flammable or toxic. Lastly, regarding environmental safety, she has access to a stove fan, but nothing too industrial. How best to handle overspray without purchasing a booth? hi speed fan in the room to circulate the air? thanks
Thanks for the update.
Just found this video and order one of them, clean it with acetone or lacquer thinner erode the seals?