Fengda Airbrush Kit Review (FD-186 Compressor and BD-130/FE-130 Airbrush)

This is a review of the Fengda Airbrush Kit which contains the Fengda FD-186 Compressor and the Fengda BD-130 (or FE-130) Airbrush. This is my first airbrush kit and I've been using it for a few months now. I have used it for Priming, Base Coating, Gradients, Blends, and Varnishing on my Warhammer minis.
So in this video, I go over all the different components in the kit and give you my thoughts on each of them. The components are the FD-186 Compressor with an attached tank, a pressure regulator, a pressure gauge, a moisture trap, a hose, a pipette, cleaning brushes, and of course the Fengda BD-130 (FE-130) airbrush.
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0:00 - Intro
0:10 - What comes in the Fengda Airbrush Kit (FD-186 & BD-130)
0:26 - The BAD things about the kit
1:13 - The Fengda FD-186 Compressor and Tank
2:02 - The Pressure regulator and gauge
2:41 - The moisture trap, the hose, the airbrush holder, and the pipette
3:15 - The Fengda Airbrush BD-130 / FD-130
4:34 - My airbrush modifications
4:53 - The airbrush paints
5:41 - Overall thoughts
6:10 - A spray booth for your airbrush
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[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

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[@Kazumon]

Solid review, thank you! I've been on the fence when it comes to buying an Airbrush kit but this sold me. Thank you!

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Cheers mate, thanks for watching

[@PrimeRsoul]

4:12 "..this is my first airbrush. Let's paint a dick..." Seriously though, thanks for the video. Been looking into getting one myself (airbrush that is).

[@jonathanantoine6391]

This is the way!

[@nickclaydon2488]

I have this exact set up, it's brilliant for what it cost. I use it for 1/35 armour modelling. Definitely a thumb up for this set. 👍

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Yeah I've found it great as a noob to airbrushing

[@laclochard]

​@Titanic Has anyone tried it for larger work as t shirts? Does it work for that? Also us the compressor doing noise every time you use it? Thank you

[@stuartosborne6263]

Excellent review, looks like a good bit of kit. Thankyou for sharing.

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Thanks for watching mate, yeah I'm pretty happy with it for my first airbrush

[@SuperPhotopete]

Hi Thanks for you all for your replies. A verdict on my new Compressor. It is brilliant compared to my old 12v. portable model which I have used for a few years with some good results using the cheaper air brush supplied. This new compressor GREAT! I tried it yesterday on some Humbrol gloss coat straight from the bottle ,something I could not do without adding thinners in my old compressor. Fantastic!! Also I was allowed to spray in my Den upstairs as this new compressor is so quiet and using a 20 setting on it once the cylinder was full it cut out and I could spray what I wanted to test . without any noise, Better than in the dark garage on top of a chest freezer. Once I get a spray booth sorted I will love using this kit and get better results. Thanks Dave I will keep in touch on this site.

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

That's great to hear it is working well for you, I haven't tried the cheap tankless compressors so I didn't know they were weaker.

[@bartmcg7635]

Seen a few about this product I love how you do indepth a little more. usefull tavm!

[@archfrank]

Nice review, ordering my first kit within a few days!

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Cheers mate, They are a lot of fun to mess around with

[@foyble]

Great review. Thanks very much.

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Thanks man

[@liamgray9805]

Great and helpful video buddy

[@weitlingD3P]

Just ordered my starter kit with this compressor :) 😀

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Nice mate, good luck with it

[@rocketdock11]

Thumb up goes to your art!

[@AllinWhenPlaying]

This airbrush with the black plastic back piece is actually quite decent but I've found an amazing hack. Fengda does their Iwata knockoff called FE-186K which has AMAZING shell, it is very well machined, has the round cup hole like branded airbrushes do and has a properly working pressure regulator but has a horribly mismatched trigger set (pusher and lock nut) because those are poorly sized for that body - as in, they use generic set that does not fit the body on its own so in itself the airbrush is junk as the trigger is wobbly and has a lot of play. BUT if you swap the pusher/lock set (trigger does not swap, different diameter of the pin) from this one with black tailpiece with Fengda FE186k body they fit perfectly, like the best ones. It actually feels like my real Iwata then and the trigger is perfectly responsive. Best part, the same trigger set that is horrible in FE186k in that black end airbrush fits very well, so you get one great and one good airbrush as a result. How is that possible? No idea, but it does work both ways. So, with this trick for about £25+£15 you can have 2 very good brushes, one for detail one for prime/basecoats witho one being very close to the brand quality which is a good deal.

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Oh that is very cool, that is a very interesting idea. I'm going to check that out and have a look at it. I was going to maybe get a sparmax airbrush but this might tempt me instead

[@Kazther]

Hi, amazing info - I want to try that but as english is not my first language I don't know to what parts of the back you refer. Directly on iwata-airbrush.com on the bottom it has a diagram of an airbrush with all its parts named - could you tell me (using this guide) which parts I need to swap with each other?

[@jamiekirk8101]

I’m really struggling to attach the airbrush holder to the compressor. Any tips anybody? The hole in the metal airbrush holder is simply too small.. what am I missing?

[@jamesedwards8175]

Seems like a sweet kit!

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Yeah it's good fun, it is a bit of a pain when I get my paint to thinner ratio wrong but I'm getting better with it

[@jamesedwards8175]

@@DavesMiniMenagerie No matter which airbrush you have, that's always a learning issue. I have an Iwata Ninja and Neo and I have the same issues sometimes :P

[@theblytonian3906]

AS-186 rebadged under a myriad of names has been around in the market for over a decade now. That's how long I've had mine. Everything any home hobbyist painting model kits could want. 100% recommended unit, incredible for the price even though that has increased over recent years. Modellers today don't know how spoilt they are.

[@theunhappygamer1744]

I'm actually looking to put a coat of protective paint on a handgun sized object. How do you think this would work on a slightly larger object such as a handgun? Or should I purchase a larger sprayer?

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

You can get airbrushes with larger needle sizes like 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 etc which should spray out quicker. I think something like that would work well, you could check out videos of people painting cosplay costumes or cakes with airbrushes as that is much larger scale than miniatures to get a better idea. Cheers for watching

[@GeorgeNadaYT]

Sold me on the tank. Was about to purchase a tankless one without even realizing and this one is actually cheaper than the one I was going to purchase😂

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

That's awesome the tank didn't cost any extra, it should help with the heat built up and longevity. Make sure you drain your tank when you use it do rust doesn't build up, check out this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKnXpqyge76Jiqs

[@MordiansBumole]

hey man, i have this brand new and i cant seem to open the drain valve on the bottom. is there a tool for it ?

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

I had to get some pliers/grippers to get enough grip to unscrew it. Once I had loosened it off the first time I could use my fingers afterwards. Watch my video about how to care for your compressor and I show how I loosened the drain plug off. Cheers for watching mate

[@GReadyPrints]

I just purchased this after watching this video thanks buddy 👍

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Thanks man, hope it treats you right. There is definitely a learning curve

[@GReadyPrints]

@UChX8Tj3YCME%F0%9F%98%890eKQputmkZKg that never stopped guys like us lol ill be using this too paint my props wait till you see my next project 😉

[@omarseyed5230]

hi i bought the same compressor you have , however i have a badger patriot 105 air brush. How do i connect the air brush to the compressor?

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

I think you need to get an adapter between them. The badger is American so I think it uses an imperial thread, and this compressor works with Japanese/German/Chinese airbrushes which would use metric threads for the connection

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Search for a 'badger to iwata' adapter on Amazon or Google and you should find it

[@SuperPhotopete]

Hi all sorted I was trying to twist not pull set on 30 all ready to try some gloss coat

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Hi mate, I'm glad you got it sorted out. To be honest I forgot that nob even goes up and down. I've just always left mine up. Good luck with the airbrush!

[@SuperPhotopete]

Hi just set up my compressor very easy but please help I cannot turn the pressure push up or down just been delivered scared to use force Please can anybody help me

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Hey mate, I saw you got this sorted out but I recommend also watching my video about compressor health. In that one I show off how to drain the condensation out of the tank so it doesn't rust

[@jettigger77]

Hello, I have the same model as your's but for some reason i cant control the psi. Can you only control it if the pump is off or are you still suppose to be able to control it while it's on?

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Hey mate yes you can control the pressure when it's on. There is a trick though! The big black pressure nob needs to be pulled up to unlock it, by default it is down and locked. So just pop it up and then you should be able to twist it back and forth

[@jettigger77]

@@DavesMiniMenagerie Thanks for the reply but that still doesn't fix my issue. When ever i try setting it to 20 psi it wont stay stable. The moment I try turning the knob a bit it jumps to 40 psi, and trying to make it lower just stops the air being pushed out altogether.

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Oh man that sucks, I dunno really what the problem is. I've smoothly adjusted the PSI between 10 and 35 with mine and it stays steady while using it. (Pump kicks on well above that psi so there is always enough pressure for it to be steady) If you've just gotten yours I'd try and get a replacement or talk to who you bought it from because that doesn't normal at all.

[@jettigger77]

@@DavesMiniMenagerie Okay thanks! I think i'll try buying a new air regulator since mine might be defective

[@tomassoejakto]

Hi. Thanks for the video. I just bought a 3-liter mini compressor that looks just like this to start a model kit hobby. If I may ask a question... When I first assembled it I followed the seller's instructions, like using teflon tape, make sure all connections from compressor to airbrush are tight, and turn it off when i'm done. I'm usually done with air still in the tank, also I keep the airbrush connected. So, is it normal that the tank is empty when I came back to it the next day? If not, what can I do? Thank you 🙏

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Hey I bought mine and it was already assembled so I haven't done that before. I also always let the air out of mine after I use it so I don't know if it t should stay pressurised overnight, there might be micro leaks in the hose/airbrush/connectors. When it is on it can you hear any leaks? If not it's probably ok

[@tomassoejakto]

@@DavesMiniMenagerie everything seems to be working fine. Airbrush flow also keeps steady pressure when used. and i don't hear anything when the tank is full. I hope that's just the way it works but I'll do what you do and relieve the comp whenever i'm done for the day. Thank you for the advice. I'm excited to learn using the airbrush and I appreciate your videos very much. Cheers 🍻

[@FoEDekker]

Does it look like the pressure gauge could be rotated 90 degrees?

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

I think you could do that maybe, you'd have to unthread it a bit to rotate it. You'd probably want wax or sealant to make sure there isn't any air leaks. I'm not brave enough to try it though because I don't have those

[@robertmunoz7543]

Like the tool image!😂 Jman

[@lightzicustoms8053]

Nice video, thank you! About the compressor, do you think it can hold up the pressure to around 30-35 psi? I'm wondering because I usually set this pressure to apply clear coats

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Yeah it can run at 30-35 psi, just the compressor will run a bit more often to keep the tank pressure up. But should be fine yeah

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

The compressor will keep the tank at at least 43 psi or higher from their documents

[@lightzicustoms8053]

Yeah I was checking their datasheet and saw something like that indeed. But this question came up since I was talking to some resellers in my country and they said the working pressure should be between 10-25 psi. Thanks a lot for your answer Dave!

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

@@lightzicustoms8053 I think those pressures are what people generally recommended for normal hobby paints and things. There should be no difference running it up at 30 psi apart from the compressor being on more so it will build up heat faster.

[@SuperPhotopete]

Hi I glossed with a setting of 20 with Humbrol gloss as a test straight from the bottle no thinners great results

[@lordofthestings]

I'm thinking about buying this airbrush kit. I'd like to know if it's still working. Thank you for the video.

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Yep it's still going fine, the plunger on the airbrush for the air is getting a little sticky but I think I just need to disassemble it and give it a deep clean. Compressor is going great. I'll probably upgrade my airbrush soon as I bent the needle slightly and the nozzle guard and replacing isn't worth it

[@RoamingAdhocrat]

4:30 I'm 37. why am I doubled over laughing

[@MrOvidiu111]

Verry nice drawnings.For futture I would too see in color one

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

I'm not sure if I'm that artistic yet

[@johanbeatable]

Great draw dude

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

:D cheers mate

[@Yirsi]

nice review. def hit my type of humor lol

[@georgewilson5303]

How loud is the compressor

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Not too loud, quieter than my spray booth. Quieter than a kitchen extractor fan

[@ligmaman9mm709]

What’s yhe compressor called

[@MrPossumeyes]

The name is in the title, in the description and in the video.

[@ctno3]

Get some plumbers tape to seal any air gaps it will help improve the compressors performance

[@NemesisUlt]

I have tha same its very good

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Yeah the more I use it the happier I am with it

[@adamshobbystuff]

I’ve never heard airbrushes and Butt cheeks linked before 😂 great video with some interesting ‘ahem’ artwork, I’m getting more and more tempted to get an airbrush. Great balance of the good and the bad of the kit and skill levels. Thanks.

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Haha I had to spice the review up one way or the other. They are a lot of fun but it's like learning paint consistency and brush control all over again

[@theunhappygamer1744]

yeah I'm not completely sure if thats what butt cheeks do but it was still a good review before I ordered

[@grumpycup4762]

Me being on Amazon: Damn Fengda? sounds like some obscure off-shelf brand. But the price is good.... If only there was a review... But surely there wouldn't be a review on this most obscure kind of thi-Oh.

[@selwynjean7644]

Price

[@tianshi8453]

lol, that was hairy 😂 Thanks for sharing - I guess 😊

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

@Tian Shi haha it's all I can draw

[@TrasherBiner]

@@DavesMiniMenagerie you could have drawn a house, a circle, a desert island with 2 palm trees, sktch a cube, not had to be a distasteful cock with hairs and ejaculating. There's something wrong with you man.

[@noahbalaoro7556]

Zen master review 😌 then casually draws pp with airbrush while doing said review My reaction while watching: ☺️🙂🤨🧐😟😳😦😧😲🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You’ve earned ya self a sub and keep up the great work! Am a big fam now

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Haha glad you liked it mate :D

[@myqiheart9487]

Dude really is that a representing your slf? Naughty

[@foeyzhou651]

nice view . like your demonstrate painting！ huge banana ！ nice！

[@gracel6218]

😄

[@courps]

It's all up to the eye of the beholder ! But I do see that art build up to a male bodypart on that paper ! What a dick move :P :P Seriously though, thx for this review, it has helped me further to make a choice if this kit is right for me, and it is ! Great starting kit and the airbrush it self is a item that is good for testing and perhaps destroying by doing it wrong. What i've learned is that you allways skip cheap airbrushes cause they are a mess to work with ( cleaning, maintanance ) so, keep buying midrange airbrushes is a good start for everyone. So That's why i choose this kit, practice with this airbrush until I buy a mid/highrange one when the practice level as turned in to art :P

[@hollyhope7227]

Is it soooo necessary to show us your 2nd class painting skills? I have bought this thing and I will try it now. Thanks for the hint with the sharp brushes. Well, it is not the "evolution". I will see.

[@procleanaccessltd9806]

I presume you like twisting knobs seeing as though you like drawing them 😂😂

[@erics745]

Funny drawing at 4:16....

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

I have no idea what you mean :p

[@pieterrijkersrijkers8093]

🤣

[@attilathehamster6774]

In the words of the mighty Bob Ross...'anything we don't like, we can just turn into some happy little -dicks- trees'. Nice video though thanks for sharing.

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Thanks mate :)

[@SuperHamman88]

Nice dictation

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Haha thanks Andy

[@NeoDarkEther]

Did you mean nice dicktation? :D

[@JeeJeeBeats]

Hshahahaaaa

[@youtuup]

Thought to watch a serious video about an airbrush compressor : and then you come to 3:35 .. 🥕🌶️🍌

[@balsamidis]

Review without compressor sound. You forgot the most important part.

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Yeah I forgot about that, I don't have a good way to measure it but it is significantly quieter than my airbrush spray booth. Maybe like the volume of a kitchen extractor fan but more metallic and rattly? (since it is a single cylinder so it isn't balanced)

[@balsamidis]

@@DavesMiniMenagerie the most important is...that you are a good person and a kind youtuber. Thank you very much I wish you the best

[@chrisliston6107]

Not sure why a guy with 2 months experience thinks he can do a KZbin video about airbrushes

[@MrPossumeyes]

Well, he did one and you watched it. Now make yours and show him up, or just carry on being an arsehole.