Affordable Airbrush Kit

[@kentpool7414]

Just as a frame of reference, on April 4, 2021 this item is listed for $109.99.

[@cbtx777]

back down to $76 on amazon now!

[@zombieno1]

@@cbtx777 and you can get one (different model) for $64.59 with just one airbrush. Getting that one and using the money saved to buy a better brush might be he way to go. I'm thinking of buying a compressor with an air tank to reduce the wear and tear of the compressor turning on and off so often. My short little search has shown that most of these manufacturers have engineered these combo compressor/tanks completely wrong.

[@waynesammyswingle6107]

I just bought one today with all three brushes, the same kit reviewed in this video of $67 on Amazon for $67 with next day free delivery with Prime! I am stoked.

[@304tacklenerd4]

Put it in your cart and give it a day, I got mine for $63 it was $109, stuff changes if you leave it in your cart lol

[@nviouzdarknessify]

So I literally just ordered this right before I saw your video, so far glad with everyones results so far and opinions. I started with an EXTREMELY cheap and crappy set and wanted something better for a beginner.

[@algwoutdoors9481]

You just got a new sub! Only the second video of yours that I’ve watched. Good stuff sir keep it up!

[@BakerBuilds]

Thank you!

[@scottdean7613]

You primed the 1st 2 with windex. I went back and checked, didn't see small one being cleaned with Windex. Good video, thanks

[@davidguidi8737]

Liked it so.much i bought 3 of them

[@CMBDIA]

thanks for the review. i just bought it!

[@BakerBuilds]

Right on! Great kit, still using it 👌

[@morganmandery]

Can you actually use just pure windex for cleaner? Also live the vids they are pretty helpful.

[@Richiedei50]

It sound so silent, much more so than others I have heard in numerous videos I have watched. Is this true or is the compressor just far away from the microphone? Thank you so much for the helpful video. - is this only for 110-120 or also 220? Many thanks

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

I am just learning all about this, but from what I have come across, if you set the pressure too high on an airbrush, you will get air & no paint. That may explain your trouble with the bottom siphon larger airbrush unit. You read the pressure should be 15-50 psi, & that 'normal operating psi is 30." But you were set to 40 psi, & got no paint, but air. You then cranked it even higher, to 50 psi. You got some paint, but not a good flow. But you did not test going lower, (either trying to step down, after 'priming') or trying the lower 30 psi recommended level. It left me to wonder if that may have fixed the problem? I think this tank siphon brush might be good for clear coating.

[@zmanpianoman]

There should be a vent hole to allow air in bottle. So it can get sucked into sparyer. Cant suck paint out of a closed bottle. Also only adjust air while sprayer is pumping out air.

[@djordan1254]

I have been painting baits for a few years with an assortment of airbrushes, I have had that single action AB for years and never used it, recently I have discovered that you can base coat 3 times faster and with heavier viscosity paint than you can with the double action gravity feeds that I have (master 5ea, harbor freight, Badger renegade krome and a Paasche vision) that little brush beats them all for complete bait coverage with the least head ache once you learn to use it, you will love it, just do not expect fine detail, but 10% the clogs and not near as temperamental about paint thinning for those complete bait coverage painting. Good videos and keep up the good work

[@airbrushken5339]

I've been using airbrushes from 1964 (Bump and paint man), have a degree in fine arts, art teacher and painted anything and everything that stands still. None of those companies MANUFACTURE airbrushes or related equipment, they sell Chinese knock offs and re-badge them. If you are looking for quality equipment, cheap prices and easy to find parts... in the USA look at Paasche Airbrush Co (American made Since 1904), Compressor; several choices, with Sparmax being number one "Oil Free" ... brought out in early 1990's, everybody from Iwata to about everyone in China copied it's design or purchased it and re-badge it... just a fact of life.. I personally own at one time or another about every brand airbrush made. I'm 73' and in my studio I have two Sparmax twins compressors, a Jun Air (Oil Bath) silent compressor (extremely expensive)... Airbrushes, Paashe, One old Iwata HPC, several Sparmax (SP-35) brushes, and 3 EFBE (German). You get what you pay for. For all my students I recommended Sparmax compressors with tanks, (Art Logic, makes a cheaper quality pump for hobby work). In the old days we also used CO2 tank gas to run the airbrushes as the noise of old style pumps drove the studio crazy...LOL So check what your local art stores sell (including parts, important) ... avoid Amazon or big carton hardware chains as EVERYTHING they sell is Chinese rip-offs. For fishing lures Art Logic compressor with a tank are not expensive and used the Paasche Mdl H (developed back in the 1920's is simple, cheap to fix and robust, will do a great job in an beginner-pro's hands. Be safe...

[@justindesign]

Thanks, this was really helpful. I've been trying to put together the "best" starting kit i could without breaking the bank and i was just so unsure about the amazon kits. I was going to get the harbor freight pump and an iwata eclipse from hobby lobby, but i don' think im going to do that now. This seems like a decent setup for the money. thanks for the video and keep them coming. My next big decision is going to be the paint purchase. Right now my lean is a couple of the ComArt kits, some Aztec pearls, and a couple of the Wicked Detail, like their sepia and moss green. It would be nice to hear your thoughts on color selection, and what you'd do differently now vs when you got started.

[@BakerBuilds]

justindesign awesome! I also have the pump from harbor freight and it works great too! As far as paint go, I haven’t used that many different brands. 90% of my paints are Createx paints. That’s what my local hobby store carries. Hopefully going to expand soon tho. Paints are expensive lol

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

I'd like to know how long you used that kit or if you're still using it to this day. And how you felt about it after using it for a year or so. You may have a video on that subject

[@richbuege6491]

A little late, but the one with the larger bowl is also available at HF with a little better compressor. The siphon feed brush is, from appearance, the same as the one HF sold for $10. They do work, and with a little fiddling work pretty well, but they're intended for painting larger areas. The problem the OP was having, just not screwing the nozzle up far enough. Setting that works best when the air is on. Cleaning it is a little sketchy, but it does come apart easy to be washed. I use lacquer thinner, then blow it out and reassemble.

[@michaelross5674]

Can i use my big compressor with an airbrush gun ???.. i have a larger compressor i used for roofing its louder but would run less

[@waskito3443]

this is basically a knockoff of master airbrush, just pay the $140 and get the authentic set

[@michaelross5674]

Maybe more paint in jar will prime faster and work better maybe made for more paint not like others they are made with little paint

[@shawncooper6013]

i just retired and with your videos I think i have found my retirement job

[@michaelbeach6983]

Great video. What are your thoughts today on this setup? Are you still happy with it?

[@chainer8686]

My wife got me this kit as a gift, after I spent ages doing homework, and not knowing where a beginner like myself should start for the initial cost.

[@MoserTimmy]

Hey Baker any new recommendations!

[@northforklures275]

What’s your opinion on harbor freight compressor and gun kit? Also I’m gonna be painting lead, do you recommend any certain types of paint, should I use primer first? These will be for my business and I want them to be of the highest quality and I don’t want to paint the chip easily

[@BakerBuilds]

Pump works great! I have been using it for a few years. I do recommend getting a top fill airbrush from Amazon. When I paint the lead I rough up and clean the surface. I haven’t found or used a lead bait that doesn’t chip eventually when you are hitting rocks and stuff. I use Createx Airbrush paint. Check out my video on how I prep my baits 🤙

[@johnnickerson9037]

with that flag, you should have bought a Badger

[@lannabulls]

Hi my friend, just bought and received the exact hardware that you're showing, thanks for the unboxing! I just found your channel, going to watch all videos and learn, in the meantime I would like to ask: I never use airbrush before those 2 that you are showing( I didn't buy the bottom fead) and that compressor is my first set up ever so I have to learn everything, 2 questions: 1-The haverage psi to start with, around 20? 2-about paint, I would like to begin with acrylic, how to thin color? Thanks so much for your help!

[@BakerBuilds]

Good deal! I run mine at about 40psi. But that’s with Createx Airbrush paint. If you thin down Acrylic paint you can probably spray it at a lower pressure. When you thin the paint you will want it to be about the thickness of milk or eggnog. Also, be careful with the bait after you spray, acrylics scratch easy. I will spray mine with a polyurethane out of a spray can to help protect it till the actual clear coat goes on. Good luck!

[@lannabulls]

Createx are probably colors made for airbrush, what the difference between acrylic and paint for airbrush? Different way of thin? Most important, about thin acrylics, just water or something else as floetrol, glicerin oil, etc, if you did acrylic on the past, how did you thin them for airbrush? Thanks!

[@BakerBuilds]

Luca Esposito oh yeah, forgot to say that. I just thinned mine with water. I believe there are thinners sold at hobby stores specifically for thinning paints for the airbrush however I have not used them and I’m not sure what they are made out of. But water worked good for me

[@lannabulls]

That's what I like to ear. I'm Italian living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, here we can't find all these tools, materials that over there in USA you easily find everywere, the only option for specific stuff is eBay, Amazon however with import tax The Price turns to double if lucky. So water to me is more than fine, thanks a lot and now I can begin!

[@danram69]

i have the same kit but different gravity fed one , when you said one brush was different needle i didnt know that how can i tell which is which ?

[@JayDFishing]

Hey brother sorry to bother you. But was just wondering how this kit held up. I fish at a very high competitive level and and starting to paint and customize my own lures hard and soft and the person I used to use no longer does it for health reasons so I figured time to do it myself. Just wondering how the compressor and top fill guns held up? Thank you

[@MrJoec0986]

Great video explaining. New to the airbrush community. Thank you for explaining.

[@brendenbuck5811]

What about that brush holder? Does it clamp to the table some how?

[@MrMattax]

Hello. I bought this exact Airbrush system from the exact seller. I live in Europe and we have 220 volts. I have power converter from 220 to 110/120 but 80 watt is max. The Compressor does not starts. What may be a problem? maybe 1/5 power is too strong for my converter switch?

[@sweetsado8541]

Thank you for the video , I just got this kit gift for Christmas and the instructions weren’t clearly , learned a lot from this video , very informative 👍👍👍

[@lucianocesar7611]

You have an e-mail so we can talk... I have no support and many questions about materials such as paints and resins...

[@jeffbyrd2803]

Hey brother. I hate to bother you. I own a taxidermy business. I been watching you and few others on painting lures. So I got interested. And bought up alot of what I need. Us the lures from Amazon any good. Like fisher brand

[@BakerBuilds]

Hey Jeff, I have only used a few blanks from Amazon. However it’s been a few years since I did. I had bought a variety pack, some of the blanks swam funny. Doesn’t hurt to try them tho!

[@jeffbyrd2803]

@@BakerBuilds ok brother. Thanks for responding.

[@mcarros]

I wonder if you feel the same way today or if there are better options in the same or slightly higher price range. Love the content

[@zombieno1]

I was really interested in this one BUT with a pressure tank to help reduce the frequency of it turning on and off. From what I'm seeing on Amazon, this might be a newer model compressor because the design looks different from 95% of what I'm seeing that comes with a pressure tank. I'm thinking I might get this one and then one day upgrade with a separate pressure tank.

[@lannabulls]

One more question, this Kmoon airbrush despite the chrome layer that is going to suffer thinner no matter what, can be clear with thinner, the origs can stand high corrosion product? Other paint than water paints? Can you please comment? Thanks

[@BakerBuilds]

I haven't had any issues with corrosion. I use windex and water for cleaning. Other thinners might cause it, but I'm not sure

[@lannabulls]

Sorry about my silly question, what's Windex? I don't live in USA nor Europe, here I never saw this specific product. Looking YT videos about home made solutions to clean airbrush, it should be a product to clean glass, windows, am I right? Thanks!

[@BakerBuilds]

Luca Esposito yep! Is the US is used for cleaning windows. Not a harsh chemical so it works great for the airbrush.

[@jeremystreet1872]

So i bought this set up and i am very satisfied. I use cleaner on every color change and run it all the way out. I am now seeing that the larger bowl airbrush has clogged a lot faster than the smaller bowl airbrush. Have you experienced this as well. I was using them simultaneously until the larger one started sputtering. I took it apart and cleaned it, but it still sputters with paint. Sprays decent with water or cleaner. Any suggestions?

[@shaynekendall7051]

Hi mate it's shayne ive spoken to you afew times already, looking in to a kit myself now and just wondering if your still using this kit? Cheers thanks mate

[@waynesammyswingle6107]

Thanks for the review and the link. I just ordered mine. Price is down to $67 now!!! Super excited I should get it tomorrow!

[@BigAndTall666]

Badger #105 and a cheap AS186 compressor, way betterrrr....

[@joenovick3677]

Just viewed this vid. The tail piece that had the trigger limit knob might fit the larger brush????? Swap it?

[@johnsunday_]

Told ya I would look at it I’m from tik tok baseballjohn9184

[@menards23able]

What are the needle sizes for the small and large gravity fed guns and do you have to thin createx paint down with these airbrush guns

[@robriley8008]

You are correct in your assessment of the siphon feed brush, they do have their uses. I use mine to do large areas such as backgrounds and such, or when putting white base coat on multiple baits at one time, the larger volume of paint is good for that but I find very limited use for them and they can be problematic with vents plugging as others have noted.As with many other tools , their uses are only limited by the skills of the user. The other brushes you tested though look great and thanks for the testing video. I have only started doing baits the last couple of months and am loving it , next step is to start carving and pouring to begin feeding my muskie fishing dreams. May not be cheaper than just buying a bait , but certainly will be a lot more satisfying to land something nice on something I MADE MYSELF ! Keep up the good work , We all stand on the shoulders of giants in the advancement of knowledge.

[@persistentAngler]

how much for electricity cost if you use it for daily use ?

[@patrickduffy3101]

What color paints would you recommend for a first time user?

[@Customs_By_De]

Just got this yesterday was lost lol.. Vid def helped and can't wait to use it. Instant sub

[@philthy8150]

Thanks for this video I was afraid to go to cheap but ordering now

[@miker1961]

Zach, great video and review. I watched this about a month ago and ended up purchasing the same bundle. I am a newbie and figured this was the best way to get my feet wet. I've been using it and noticed that I am having some issues with the paint getting clogged. Just wondering if you use reducer with your wicked and createx paints. I have not. Second question is regarding the compressor. It constantly turns on when spraying and I'm wondering if this is normal. I thought it should turn on periodically when it loses pressure. Since it is truning off and on almost every time I spray the motor is getting hot. Just wondering what I may be doing wrong. Love your videos. They are so helpful and you are a great videographer. Nice level of creativity and filming always make the experience better. Keep them coming!

[@justinsciacca3524]

you're not doing anything wrong, there is no tank on this compressor. So everytime you press the button it needs to turn on to keep the pressure up. They do get hot. depending on where you l ive and the humidity outside, sometimes when they get really hot water condenses. The moisture trap is supposed to catch the water before it gets in the hose. but if it forms in the hose it'll spit water occasionally. I live in florida and this happens to me. a tanked system helps prevent this and stores air so it does not turn on so often, so it does not get as hot.

[@michaelross5674]

This is the video i watched before ...and this is the kit i want to get

[@ontheline3654]

It’s now 109$ still a good kit?? Looking to get into it this

[@bubbag1313]

hey baker i draw portraits and want to try them with a airbrush is this a good kit to do that with or what would you consider?

[@BakerBuilds]

I haven’t had any experience doing portraits but I know the kit works good! I’m not much help lol

[@shannoningle7221]

New to the channel & very interested in trying to paint some baits , have rattle canned a few but never used an airbrush , is this kit still working good for you & are you cutting your paints any when you run em thru your airbrush or straight out of the bottle ? Again never done this , hope this doesn’t classify as a dumb question , thanks for any help

[@BakerBuilds]

Most of my paints I run straight out of the bottle at around 40PSI. Sometimes I do thin a little with water if its a thicker paint. Sorry for such a long delay in response!

[@MaxReckless99]

do i need to wear a mask when i use air brush like you in the video ?

[@BakerBuilds]

Depends on the paint you are using. If it’s water based then your good. However if you are spraying a ton then it wouldn’t hurt haha

[@MaxReckless99]

@@BakerBuilds thank you for the replay. i subed to your channel and your great. please keep up the good work. you help me alot

[@bidkid2020]

What do you use to clean out your airbrush in between colors

[@BakerBuilds]

I use water 90% of the time

[@terribleatfishing]

Thank you for this review

[@SideHustleGarageSwimbaits]

Great info for beginners!

[@mdac272]

Are the nozzle and needles the same threads as a Iwata Neo CN?

[@vraimondi]

Great video. I just bought the same kit. I'm a total newbie with airbrushing and this gave me everything I needed to get started! New subscriber and follower! THANK YOU

[@BakerBuilds]

Thank you! Let me know how it goes!

[@canpin]

Great video...thanks! Im a beginner, i dont want to burn money for my first airbrush..its been 3 mos., is it still working May of 2020?

[@BakerBuilds]

Still using it as my full time kit!

[@devinmathewson9564]

Mine keeps getting really hot and shutting off? Is that common?

[@BakerBuilds]

Mine has not done that. I’m still using this pump as my main pump. I would contact the seller and see if they have a fix for it! 🤙

[@Tyrannosaur87]

Just grabbed one of these now since Amazon had it listed for $76. Really looking forward to testing it out!

[@BakerBuilds]

Awesome! Let me know how it works for ya 👌

[@KUBASAKI1975]

Slightly unrelated question but where do you get your crankbait lure bodies?

[@BakerBuilds]

Check out Barlow’s Tackle!

[@natemorefield1218]

Thanks for this video! I picked one of these kits up over the weekend and am having a blast. QUESTION: The little compressor runs A LOT. Like anytime I use the gun for more than 4 or 5 seconds, it kicks on. Is that normal?

[@BakerBuilds]

Glad to hear! And yes, they run every time you spray 👍

[@miker1961]

Same for me. Was wondering the same thing. The motor gets pretty hot too. What about for you?

[@keeganmiddendorf9964]

Hey man love your vids and I watch your tiktoks I've got a question though I use an airbrush to paint baits and so I ordered some paints for it well they are to thick of airbrush paint for it so I'm curious if I have to get another tip for it or what. Thought you could maybe help

[@BakerBuilds]

Keegan Middendorf you can use water to thin the paints 👍

[@keeganmiddendorf9964]

@@BakerBuilds Thank you!

[@chrisfaltys6379]

Great video,I am new to lure making and get much inspiration from your videos, thank you for making them. I have a siphon fed airbrush now that I am not too happy with, seems to waste a lot of paint.Can you please recommend a gravity fed brush. Thanks a lot keep up the awesome videos.

[@BakerBuilds]

I recently picked up the Iwata Neo. Absolutely love it! Good brush to check out for sure.

[@chrisfaltys6379]

Thanks for the info I will definitely check it out.

[@sheilaw9222]

Is there a video on how to get the compressor to work? Yeah, it's plugged in, Yeah, power is on, Yeah, hose is attached. Pressure comes out, press down on trigger, compressor drains to 0, everything just stops, nothing happens.

[@sheilaw9222]

ah, had the same problem with the black one as you did. Compressor still not staying on.

[@BakerBuilds]

Compressor builds pressure before you push down on the trigger?

[@emiloperez3670]

Having the same problem any suggestions?

[@ronwalczak7120]

I woke up today and I just so happen to purchase the same one this morning. Thank you for what you’re doing it’s a great help to me to take some simple patterns and work on those first

[@BakerBuilds]

Good deal!

[@luisrivas2040]

👍

[@nathangentry1595]

now we are in September, how do you feel about this airbrush kit now?

[@BakerBuilds]

Article 92 still using it! Still happy with the purchase 👍

[@mkbman45]

After watching this I decided to give it a try. Thanks for the information.

[@BakerBuilds]

Right on! 👍

[@DEADKING624]

5:42 that’s what she said

[@stevemeschede12]

Need vent hole in jar lid works off suction no air getting in jar = vapor lock.

[@BakerBuilds]

Steve Meschede jar has a hole in the top

[@stevemeschede12]

Just thought that could be your problem . It is a problem that plagues bottom feeds . Paint or gasket covers hole

[@Biggman1056]

It’s 110 dollars now 😩

[@daanglerguy]

Maybe this one is a good fit. www.amazon.com/dp/B01M72W5OV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_UPGVEbDVXEWA5

[@daleweller5193]

Have you ever thought about paint thinner?

[@BakerBuilds]

Yes 😊

[@ahchv]

Yes on a vide for beginners!

[@Gurushopcs5]

Thanks for this reassurance off to purchase one now.

[@BakerBuilds]

Right on!

[@fish-on1679]

Found it !!

[@chiefhorus5057]

Thanks for this

[@animalyze7120]

That airbrush you dislike is probably the best priming/basing airbrush design to date. The badger 350 I had is the same thing and with the Medium and Heavy heads coats larger models like a dream. If this one comes with the Fine head I can see your dilemma as the fine really doesn't work at low pressure with thick paints very well. My Badger has all 3 and the M and H were the ones I used with zero problems ever including many Hobby paint tournaments.

[@carterscustomlures675]

Did you use the paint at 60 psi ?

[@BakerBuilds]

I’m around the 40psi 👍

[@carterscustomlures675]

Thanks you do a great job painting lures, maybe I can get their one day

[@joshuamcgovern6803]

This is the kit I just got brother

[@BakerBuilds]

Awesome!

[@joshuamcgovern6803]

@@BakerBuilds hey Zach I was looking at these new air brushes and the back halves are interchangeable so you can use the trigger stop on the finer of the two 😉

[@BakerBuilds]

@@joshuamcgovern6803 oh nice!

[@joshuamcgovern6803]

@@BakerBuilds Hi Zach , have you seen the blanks that look like a school of minnows ? If so how would you paint one ?

[@joshuamcgovern6803]

Zach how do you package your lures ?

[@BakerBuilds]

I’m actually going to do a video on that!

[@joshuamcgovern6803]

@@BakerBuilds I tried to look at buying some stuff but the edsy page would not come up any suggestions ?

[@BakerBuilds]

@@joshuamcgovern6803 no suggestions on lure packages?

[@joshuamcgovern6803]

@@BakerBuilds I mean your lures is there somewhere I can get some that you have done

[@BakerBuilds]

@@joshuamcgovern6803 yep! On my website, bakerbuildsusa.com 👍