I bought the CHEAPEST AIRBRUSH KIT on Amazon - Airbrushing for Beginners

[@BlackJackLegacy]

UPDATE 15/01/2021 The airbrush I bought is back in stock at £30. Here is the link - amzn.to/2KjsxBP

[@SlaughtingIdiots]

what airbrush would you all around say is nice but not too expensive? i dont want to have any major drawback just the value pack.

[@fns58]

There's a bunch of rebrands of this kit across all EU Amazon sites, and almost all of them nearly doubled in price curiously weeks after your video was uploaded. I guess that's a good indicator of how much your video blew up man! Thank you for the info, I will consider one of these as my first airbrush!

[@cruespaintings8099]

sold tf out

[@death2all79zx]

Did you have a chance to make the 6-month video follow up on the longevity of this airbrush?

[@Teo.1236]

@blackjack legacy can you recommend a good black colour brand to go with this item?

[@Lykon]

I can confirm this, having started from a very similar kit. It's also very good for learning from your mistakes. I lost parts, broke parts, consumed parts. Very easy to find replacements and also I didn't cry about it since it was so cheap to begin with. The weakest part about this kit is the compressor itself. If the airbrush is used for too long or it's not super clean, the compressor becomes a bit too weak to push paint through consistantly. However I had to buy a more powerful compressor for resin casting in a pressure pot, and that's already a huge upgrade.

[@DecChild12]

I recently got one of these, with a few small differences. There’s a transparent filter in the hose close to where the air brush connects, and the connection is sort of a foam-covered “push-in” vs a threaded metal screw-on. I’ve used mine 5 times, total beginner, seems to work fine when trying to emulate techniques seen online. Only off thing is I noticed a small air leak in the hose-filter area, fixed with a bit of tape.

[@waynejones2316]

I got one of these before seeing your review of it and I have to say I’m impressed with it. Never used an airbrush before so didn’t want to splash out. Used it numerous times now on F1 models but I find the paint really needs to be thinned. But..gives great results and a great finish.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Yeah the paint needs to be really thinner more than you’d expect for all airbrushes

[@SuperDeinVadda]

The reason why you can use a double action brush is the following. The "compressor" is a diaphragm pump. When its on it pumps air through the airbrush. Now if you block the airflow the pump can't pump anymore so all the components get stressed alot. Sooner or later something has to give. So you might blow out the diaphragm eventually. Diaphragm pumps are quite ingenious with only one moving part they prettymuch last for ever.

[@jeffgaskell8957]

Bought one myself several weeks ago, never used an airbrush before but found this set worked a treat. Lots of how to airbrush on the internet and found it very easy to master. Very quiet and only comes on with you press the trigger. Easy to strip down and clean, would definitely recommend to beginners.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@kecskemici4369]

I had the same compressor, but it gave up on me after 3 months. The piston, which is a thin rubber sheet broke on me, and I was not able to replace it... But I took the pressure regulator and attached it to a fridge compressor with some zip ties, and it works like a charm! :D

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Sounds like an episode of the A-Team! ;)

[@kecskemici4369]

@@BlackJackLegacy Just some eastern european finesse! :D By the way an old fridge compressor with an oil catcher might be the go to solution if someone is on the budget! :)

[@Blueyedevil2702]

@@kecskemici4369 Sure is. I have a compressor made out of a fridge motor and it works great. Found a guide online and built it myself. However the cheap airbrush I used (AirSpirit) gave me headackes and replaced it with an Iwata Eclipse :P Worlds apart ;)

[@kecskemici4369]

@@Blueyedevil2702 Thanks for the recommendation, when Ill be a big boy finally, I'll buy one too! :D

[@bigbadspikey]

Finally a review with real paint application on real figures. Others are just spraying on paper or what not. Thank you!

[@cienciaymisterio]

I just bought myself the very same one last week here in Argentina. I'm starting and i find it excelent for a rookie like me. Thanks a lot for the video!

[@pierre5038]

I've bought the same kit. I think it is amazing for the price. Only one disadvantage I've noticed. While working the compressor is moving itself due to vibrations but you can easily resolve that problem.

[@LordTechnopants]

I got an airbrush/compressor combo for about £100 a while back (mainly for priming and suchlike). It works fine (it has a small tank and the airbrush is pretty much the same £20 you see with all these sets) and with a bit more practice I will add a nicer airbrush next year. Looking forward to trying it on some model kits I bought (German WW2 tanks, Russian jets etc.). This vid is a good encouragement to give the nervous (as I was, to be frank) to have a go with one and realise you don't have to spend £hundreds to get going and develop a feel for using them. Very good that you bought this set to help newbies and actually demonstrated it in use. Another 'reet gud' vid.

[@blargface645]

I’ve had mine for a couple years now and have painted three armys with it its pretty good but super loud!

[@craigbrown04]

Thanks for this Andy. As someone who is a mediocre painter, this would be perfect for me for undercoating and basecoating.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Sometimes you just need something that works rather than spending much more on bits you’ll never need.

[@guntherrose7267]

As a 15 year experienced painter i can absolutely 💯 percent vetify this statment to be bold and very very true

[@tonyhowell201]

Excellent stuff Andy. I totally agree, if you just want it for priming, base coats and Varnish, a cheap and cheerful is brilliant for us in "Environmentally challenged" areas. I have a similar one for this sort of work and it's still going strong after 2 years, so I've had my money's worth 😀

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Well said and thanks mate.

[@THX-to6gg]

I’m seriously thinking of buying an airbrush now - thanks for the info.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

You’re welcome.

[@slipknotfan2217]

just dont buy the revell set with compressor. i tried it and it is total crap and the hose you get with it is absolute shite

[@NewbombedTurk]

I’ve got this airbrush, and it’s never failed me. It not the greatest in the world, but it puts paint where I want it to.

[@AKKK1182]

Bought almost an identical one from china. Been using it for 2 years, would like to upgrade at some point, but a proper compressor just takes up so much space. Only issues I've had were related to me being unable to properly thin the paints. Absolutely worth it as a beginner tool.

[@TheLordcenzin]

I bought the white version, and although the airbrush is really worth the price, the compressor broke after less than 10 usages. It was not able to keep the air pressure. Maybe i was unlucky but i then returned everything and bought a better compressor. Thanks for sharing your experience which is in line with mine.

[@epiendless1128]

Thanks, you've tempted me. It's not just about saving money - this kit seems appropriate for someone who's looking for another tool, not another hobby.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

100%

[@alejandrolii317]

From both portable airbrushing videos I see they are a pretty good purchase for casual painter. I will recommend them, very useful videos, thank you!

[@geoffarmitage6087]

Thank you Andy for your review. I have always hand painted my model kits but wanted to take the plunge with airbrushing. However, it can be quite daunting as where to start and spending £100+ for a first timer is expensive so £30 is not too bad at all especially as I have just bought a 1/48 Tamiya F15 - too big to hand paint ! The main tip that I noticed in the feedback comments is to continue thinning down the paint ! Thanks again and yes, I have one coming in the post ! Cheers !!

[@millar876]

I used one of these as a beginner kit, but, after a few hours use, it died. I took it apart, fixed it, used it for another 20 mins and it died again. In the instructions mine had a “do not exceed 30 minutes use at a time” I found that this was due to heat build up. Even with the single action connector and “ventilation” (I put holes in the plastic casing and fitted a pc fan) the usage time got shorter and shorter. I’ve since swapped to a much larger (but still small) compressor with a small tank, pressure regulator and gauge , air dryer, and a better double action brush. Still relatively cheap gear compared to what I’ve seen but I only manage 2-3 1:60 scale Gundam models a year.

[@Fox01313]

Thanks for the video, just ordered a similar one from Gocheer on Amazon for just basic stuff & I'm glad to see on the video that the little compressor will be functional for minis.

[@W.edgewargames]

Thank for the quick lesson mate, I've been considering an airbrush for some time now and this was just enough to push me over that "edge".

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Glad I could help

[@amingaz]

i bought it from china 2 months ago working very well , spares , full kit .

[@chrisgoblin4857]

The compressor is not up to scratch. I got maybe 2 months out of it before it was barely able to move any air. The airbrush itself wasn't bad at all for learning though.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Out of interest did you convert the airbrush to single action or did you leave it where the airflow was controlled by pushing down on the trigger?

[@scottguiler]

Brilliant, I nearly died when you said “the hair drier I use”.

[@ImTheWarlock64]

I want to buy an airbrush for painting my 3d printed models and figurines but I can't decide if I should buy a cheaper one to start and practice before buying a decent airbrush or just buy a really neat "starter kit" with 3 airbrush and compressor from amazon (Master Airbrush CoolRunner II Dual Fan Air Compressor) having no idea how this even work. I have no problem with expending money in a better one but I don't want to buy something to complex for my non existing skills for airbrushing. Do you think I should start with one of this first?

[@thedungeondelver]

I have a very, very similar airbrush to this, I'm in the US, bought from Amazon it was called The Master's Airbrush, $50 from them. Came with some cleaning brushes, but otherwise, essentially the same package. It works great. My 2nd ed. space hulk genestealers went from taking weeks to about 30 minutes for priming and basecoating 15 of them. I'm a rank beginner when it comes to airbrush use, but this was so easy and such a positive experience. These inexpensive little airbrushes are phenomenal. BlackJack Legacy, you have a new subscriber.

[@keepingitrealUK]

I just purchased one similar, it has a moisture trap on it too.

[@Mogura85]

i just bought this as my first airbrushkit, and by coincidence stumbled on this vid tody

[@Fr33styLLeR]

Got nearly the same, Always was annoyed of his Loud sound but still was enough to make the first steps into Air brushing. Since you can make Highlights of high energy weapons/ Prime / bigger Models first Coats and Energy Swords. After 1 Year and still practicte the Hobby i bought a new one around 115€ cuz of the Sound but the old one still worked fine

[@crunchyfrog555]

I've often thought about buying a dirt cheap airbrush purely for two uses - as an air can for use in electronics repair and maintenance, and for touching up paint on other electronics items. SO I;m glad you did this.

[@pinheirokde]

yeap i have one, heaven used it to restore a complete couch with leather paint, not bad for occasional work

[@mobius8002]

I bought one like this about 4 years ago to weather model railway locos and stock .i have done over 80 locos and 100 pieces of stock of my own plus 35 of a friends stock.i replaced the airbrush a year ago but it only needed a jet and needle so i now have 2 lol.it only cuts in when in use so not irritating in a small room .i would recomend .i still use mine and it works great .the key with any airbrush is clean it well and regularly .

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Thanks for sharing, Great to hear from others who've had good experiences with these airbrush and compressors too.

[@13Robzilla]

Genuinely surprised by the results you got. Thank you for taking the time to do this and sharing.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

You’re welcome. I honestly expected it might be ok for a basic primer but was pleasantly surprised with it. It may not last years but I think it’s perfect to pick up if you’re on the fence about airbrushing and don’t want to spend £150+

[@mackey631]

if you can undercoat an army you've pretty much justified it for £30

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Especially when you can get your main colour down too.

[@JayOfBurn]

Impressed, but I did raise an eyebrow at the amount of mould lines left on the minis ;)

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Haha these were just board games minis - mould lines don’t worry me so much. Maybe this will help teespring.com/en-GB/blackjack-legacy-mouldlines_2?pid=389&cid=100019 😉

[@emrelee]

Just the video I needed, thanks! I was eyeballing same type of (probably all are done in the same factory in China, and rebranded) one of those is Gocheer with new 30 PSI updated compressor. Other is Master airbrush kits, they have wide variety of kits with 2-3 airbrushes ( siphon feed+ 2 gravity feed etc) Recently got into 3d printing, looking forward to paint my own character 3d prints which will eventually be around 20-30 cm. I was also wondering if I could simply use brushes to do the whole thing ( I am an art grad) or perhaps spray cans for primers, or do I need an airbrush , even a cheap one. Last thing: I am so lazy about colors changing process in airbrush, I wonder if siphon feed or side feed could be my answer? I saw they simply clean the brush with a spray of alcohol to the paint reservoir and that's it! 20 sec.. Thanks again!

[@stephengirling7859]

I bought one of these for £40 and after 2 days the trigger fell out and the compressor was only putting out 7psi. I ended up buying a comp. with a seperate tank (£90) and a mid range airbrush (Harder and Steenbeck £75). Now getting really good results. I repaired the cheap a/brush and just use it for block painting. For more detailed work i would suggest paying that bit extra. Good vid.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

I have a more expensive unit too and it’s great. Can I ask if you converted the airbrush to single action or did you leave it as dual action?

[@SuperDuperHappyTime]

I started with a very similar setup (Black Box Compressor, cheap airbrush), so I’m gonna leave my review. The airbrush itself works great. The trigger is a little odd for working over a period of time for the hand and something I upgraded to more of a gun style trigger early on. You would actually adjust the air flow for this airbrush by adjusting the pressure off the compressor, which without a gauge is something you’d have to estimate, and something that I had trouble with mine for reasons below. So. The Black Box. For my own (different model than the one you have), I found that it didn’t build much pressure, and when it did it never sustained it for more than a second. I would crank it up and listen for leaks, but never heard any. Which made priming a full unit of models harder to do. The advantage of a tank is that you will never have similar dips in the pressure, as the compressor/tank/regulator will maintain that. My Verdict: If you paint 1-2 models at a time and/or you’re really new to this as a hobby, this might be a good deal or good Christmas gift. If you consider yourself in the hobby, look at spending the money to upgrade to a decent compressor.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Thanks for the review. To be honest comparing this to what I already use (compressor with tank and H&S airbrush) if this lasts ok I’m not sure most would actually need to upgrade. It does everything I use mine for and is not 9 times worse but does cost 9 times less.

[@ryankc3631]

My generation painted airplanes, tanks and ships. This generation paints monsters.

[@GDIdoujinmediaworks]

... and naked anime girls.

[@variapog]

warhammer?

[@Yarky1]

I been using one of these cheap airbrushes for 3 years and I didn't encounter any problems. Mine is a double action airbrush and come with that same compresor in white color and with some accessories and more needles. I was very pleased with mine but I never tried an expensive one so I couldn't compare. Some day I will buy a good one, maybe. For now I don't really need it but... What would you recommend to upgrade one of these cheap sets? Maybe first buy a good compresor and try it with my double action cheap airbrush and buy a good airbrush later? I totally recommend these cheap airbrushes for basic applications like those on the video.

[@dankennedy7549]

Great idea mate, I've had mine over a year now and between the tank and a better airbrush have probably spent about 4 times that and so far I've only used it for undercoating and zenithal highlighting.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

I know it’s early days with this one but I really do very little more than I showed in the video and this works fine.

[@mrsaizo0000]

I bought a set from CDON, mine was a bit more expensive, but it had 3 different airbrushes. Also, I bought a second one, a dual-action airbrush. Use it to paint GUNDAM/GUNPLA models. Works flawless, so now I started to test it out on other stuff. I'm currently trying to paint my Casio wrist watch, trying out different colors. I managed to re-paint one panel of my PS4. Also, it is very important to clean your paintbrush after use, also when changing colors. No, I do not have tank on my compressor, but it works good.

[@joekhalill]

I bought the exact same one last year, l've been able to get some surprisingly amazing results on model work and standard artwork. I use it quite often so its lasted a while. Great review.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Thanks.

[@eaman11]

Same, I bought one 2 years ago and I still have it, I built an air buffer with a plastic bottle for it.

[@ZothiamaCF]

I've been meaning to buy the exact same model for painting my PVC lightsaber Hilt. After watching your video, I can confidently purchase one. Thanks for an extremely helpful video !!!

[@tomemaster1744]

Wow I really love the way you display your paints on the shelves. There I was thinking I need one of those fancy MDF paint stations.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Thanks. These are MDF racks but they’re really cheap

[@tomemaster1744]

@@BlackJackLegacy well you had me fooled! They look like normal "minimalist" shelving to me which is a nice change. Very nicely organised as well.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

They’re mdf but painted white by me 😉

[@matrix3dprinting812]

I second this compressor kit. Not had a problem yet

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Glad to hear its been great for you too.

[@neilgooge]

well... I'll be buying one of these. I only want an indoor prime and maybe a zenithal, but having used airbrushes for my art in the distant past, I honestly didn't think this option would even be good enough for that. You've proved that wrong nicely, and I appreciate it. Airbrush ordered.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

I had always written these off as an option too but decided to spend my money and find out - if they’d been awful I’d have had a good video to make sure people didn’t buy one and if they were good then it would be good to recommend them as a basic priming tool. It turned out better than I expected !

[@TFfan75]

I have that one, with some small modification its very good for the money!

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Glad to hear you're enoying using it.

[@kenpike7814]

That sounds pretty good. Im only just starting out on miniature painting but already doing quite well I think and loving it so might get one of these

[@BlackJackLegacy]

It looks like the popularity of this video is pushing up prices on Amazon so may be worth looking on places like eBay too 👍🏼

[@robbeard6929]

For the price it does what its meant to do but could this be used to spray for example a fine edge to camoflage a model aeroplane, many thanks.

[@markwright5967]

That looks a great bit of kit.someone like me who wants to get in to airbrushing is ideal.

[@taryndickson6269]

Same here Mark I just got mine yesterday, and my paint is supposed to be here today. Yay! can't wait to try mine out.

[@srl2485]

I have it too, unfortunately I dont know how to use it and it only works with 0,5 mm, with less, it needs too many water to flow ( and it doesnt paint, its like ink bath). But it does its job in 0.5.

[@daanboon]

I bought this exact same model last autumn. As a starter I wasn't going to spend 100+ on something I never tried before. I have to say it works really well. So far I have only used it for zenithals and some basecoating. Want to get into some more advanced areas soon. Thanks for this review. It solidifies my confidence in my airbrush. Now to get me some thinner and inks...

[@daanboon]

You also surprised me with the dual action hose connector. That was not mentioned in the docs. I'll go and check it out which one I have on it. What difference does it make?

[@BlackJackLegacy]

If the air is blocked off with the dual action connector and the compressor runs making air it has no where to go. The compressor has no auto cut off so eventually it will put back pressure on the diaphragm and potentially burn it out. I think this is why some people say it breaks quickly.

[@daanboon]

@@BlackJackLegacy Is the DA connector the one with the pin that springs back? Thanks for the info. I always turn it off when I'm during spraying so I haven't had that issue yet :)

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Yeah the one with the spring back pin is the Dual Action part. This allows you to control air flow.

[@rumblefish2536]

Excellent video my friend. I have never used an airbrush as I have been a bit doubtful about my likely ability! However, at this sort of price I may well go for it.

[@bradf1734]

Thanks for this review, I've been thinking of getting back into the hobby & was looking at this type of kit to help me out.

[@timhyland6834]

Took the leap based on this video, just finished mt first test coats with it. Cheers for all the advice.

[@hazmat5118]

Hi, which version did you buy? Keen to give this a try while I start out

[@metadr0n13]

I bought a similar one with the same compressor. I think it’s broken but idk what’s wrong with it - it’s very weak pressure and paint barely comes out if at all. I’m guessing it’s the compressor but it could be clogged from the paint I used (watered down acrylic)

[@stuartfarrell6729]

i got one similar from Walmart i the bakery section i just started to use an airbrush it clogs up a lot with craft paint

[@paktahn]

the cheap amazon airbrushes such as the master brand is actually not bad and can be improved a ton and made to have comparable quality by just polishing the needle with some high grit wet sand paper and polishing compound

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Yeah I’ve seen videos recommending that. Not done it myself yet but might well do.

[@biking-northwest]

I have got a kit similar to this and as a primer and base coat in bulk it is OK. Could do with more air pressure but its not to bad.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Yeah a little more pressure would be great but gets the basics done at a good cost.

[@grantt1836]

I’m thinking about getting this for primer and top coats only.

[@FujioParis]

Excellent video thank you so much. Looking to enter as a hobbyist by painting some MacFarlane Primaris Marines and every video has recommended using an airbrush. I think I'll try the starter kit 🙏🏼

[@evankirk2976]

Lol @ the background music. It's good, so good i recognize it from so many rust videos.

[@kphillips8068]

Thank you for this video, I have the same one for my Gundam kits and glad I got it for beginner projects. Great video and review!

[@joshabooth]

I have the same model under a different name. That model is built by a generic company and sold under a bunch of different brands. I've had mine for about 3 years now and it works fairly well. The compressor runs as well as it did on the first day. The brush isn't terrible for the price.

[@bbsphotography2187]

I just bought a £50 dual action airbrush for precisely what this review is about and (despite it being my first experience with an airbrush) I'm really happy with what I got and feel like it's going to massively help with priming my bloodbowl teams.

[@xid1980x]

Excellent, ive been toying with getting a Airbrush for priming and basecoating for last few months but have been a bit reluctant to splash out (especially still being on furlough) ill deffo be picking one up at end of month. Thanks for the really helpful video👍

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Thanks Sid. I know loads of people will look at these and automatically dismiss them so I thought I’d buy one to compare and see if you really do need to spend £120+ for basic priming. It seems you don’t!

[@matrix3dprinting812]

I got one just befor Christmas from Amazon £53 and came with different needles and lots of useful accessories. Worth every penny

[@xid1980x]

@@matrix3dprinting812 Me too! Unfortunately not had much success with mine. I think its more user error, than something wrong with the actual product tho

[@BlackJackLegacy]

What kind of issues are you getting? I may be able to help.

[@matrix3dprinting812]

@@xid1980x I think alot has to do with transportation aswell I can't see it surviving a bash

[@ilureasdeanandrewmartinius6489]

I bought the same one for 32 euro and use it now for around 4 months now i am starting with Warhammer and must say it was worth it to buy.... have fun and take care all.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Great to hear you’re finding it useful. 👍🏼

[@TheHobbyGrotto]

Very interesting stuff. Airbrushes are one part of the hobby I've not gotten into because it just looks so involving sometimes 😂 But lots of people are always saying to go with the expensive options so this was refreshing. I'm going to have to pull the trigger at some stage!

[@LordTechnopants]

There are a lot of KZbinrs extolling the virtues of Harder & Steenbeck or Iwata (and £/$250 compressors). You really don't have to start with them, like you don't need to buy expensive sable brushes on your first day hobbying. An airbrush can feel quite alien at first, but once you start trying one you will enjoy the experience. Pull that trigger!

[@Tha_AntiChrist]

I’m trying to mix some DayGlo pigment into some yellow and white paint to paint my whole welding hood with it.

[@padwoofpadwoofington3151]

I have this exact airbrush and compressor kit (well the white version at least) and I love it, best introduction to Airbrushing I could've had. I would note that I have never used it with a single action gun, only ever dual action and it works perfectly fine so I'm confused as to why the instructions say that. Thank you for doing this video as I'm so tired of the airbrush elitist's instantly dismissing these cheap compressor kits without any reasoning.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

I know what you mean on elitists. There’s a lot of folks will tell you you need to spend £250-£300 to just do the basics and that’s not true.

[@padwoofpadwoofington3151]

@@BlackJackLegacy Exactly, When someone's starting out, 90% of the time they're just looking for a better solution to priming and base coating than rattle cans or brush application, enter £30 airbrush+compressor kit, once they've developed their skills/technique a bit and gained a little experience using an airbrush then they will possible try something a bit more difficult and realize that the cheap kit is not necessarily fit for purpose but at that point the person has gained enough knowledge and confidence to know what they are looking for and be more willing to fork out £100+ for a better setup.

[@thomasenright5282]

The link you supplied here for the kit doesn't show up and I can't find that make and model you have up above, The cheapest I seen was about 50 euro approx which I suppose isn't that dear.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Its an older video now so not sure if the exact same one is available but anything that looks similar will probably be the same thing. I assume theyre all rebranded versions of the same product.

[@billballbuster7186]

Were these cheap generic Chinese airbrushes fall down is the constant stripping down and cleaning when using modellers enamels. The threads and seals do not last very long compared to a precision airbrush such as Badger or Paasche etc which hold up for many years constant use. I have a $23 Royalmax which has been ok. but others I have trashed after they gave out after only one or two sessions, mostly stripped threads!

[@andresgarcia7757]

My experience with it was that It is ok for water based paints and you are supposed to let the compressor cool down or it will break. Mine broke because I kept my painting for too long. These days there are better options for $50-60 dollars.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Great video as ever. I have one of the budget ones with compressor and everything. My main problem is never using it due to faff, I like the idea of something a bit more simple...not ready to take the plunge yet though!

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Cheers mate. I honestly dont think theres much faff with an airbrush. If you thin the paint enough it doesnt clog up and takes little cleaning when you're done.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@BlackJackLegacy I think part of my faff was 2 fold. Space - be it a booth or somewhere sensible to spray, and I am so short on space that having it in this little room is a problem in itself (that would be lessened with this one) Paint - I should have just used airbrush paint, trying to mix normal paint and get the right thiness is a pain, though never had clogging issues, just was difficult to be so consistent. I will probably revisit it at some point

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Even using airbrush paint you still need to thin it generally. It’s never really good enough to use as it is. I thin down the airbrush primer but you soon get a feel for what works. I sometimes mix a small amount up of he right viscosity in a dropper bottle if it’s for a bigger project. It’s the same as thinning paint to paint minis with a brush to be honest.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@BlackJackLegacy Yeah, I did try some airbrush paint and was a bit better to get right texture.

[@LewisSkeeter]

I'm a leather worker and would like to try an airbrush for applying dye. Would this one be okay for, say, a belt?

[@BlackJackLegacy]

I’ve no experience of using anything other than acrylic paint but if you can thin it down to a watery consistency I don’t see why not.

[@stephenrenwick8781]

I have got a compressor airbrush, but it is a but if a faff getting it in and out...

[@soundpreacher]

I just got this or it’s twin brother. The instructions looked the same but no single-action warning now.

[@stefan020290]

A beginner can use this set, but trust me, you'll upgrade very quickly. I bought a similar set. I was hooked very fast on airbrushing, but appalled by the shitty hardware. The compressor shuts off very fast if you use it longer than a couple of minutes. The brush is ok, but will deteriorate very quickly. The O ring on the nozzle is first thing that fails in my experience. What I did is upgrade to a compressor with a tank for about 70 euro. I still sticked to a cheaper airbrush, although the one I got was the fengda 183k. That one has a free floating nozzle without an o ring and holds much longer. Also the paint seems to flow way better.

[@cymrodave]

I bought a cheap airbrush + compressor combo and it broke second time I used it. I think cheap ones can be great but its really a toss of a coin how long they last, I imagine quality control is pretty rubbish for these cheaply made ones.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Yeah maybe but I also think that as they’re shipped with the brush set up for dual action that most folks don’t read the instructions and so it puts pressure on the compressor burning it out. I’ve used this one a few times so far now and it seems pretty solid but only time will tell.

[@3DLL.]

i brought mine for £50 of Amazon GANZTON 19B Mini Airbrush Compressor set, works perfect pretty much the same as this one ,i painted THE MASK - JIM CAREY and turned out really good for a cheap airbrush with cheap paint too.

[@fofdeejay]

Maybe stupid question but can i use it to use it for put on clear coat on my rims or damaged areas.

[@saltlifegull4091]

WOW, thanks so much. Don't have one, but researching and your video makes the most sense. Question: Do I have to clean the brush every time I want to do a color change? Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@BlackJackLegacy]

You’re welcome. I tend to just run water through it to flush it out and then come in with the new colour. I only give it a full clean once I’m done for the day.

[@RCFunEveryday]

Been looking into airbrushes for a while for doing weathering and detailing on scale RC accessories and such, this seems to fit the bill quite nicely actually, because I am very limited on space, so a big compressor and tank isn't an option.

[@cynthiacasey6631]

I think I like this but can I ask you something can I put gloss latex in it or do I have to use some type of thinner can I add water to the gloss latex I buy I use Rust-Oleum high gloss latex can I use that

[@lardidar-lewismoorby2702]

Great video mate, I just bought a H&S and compressor but I'm a bit timid with it so maybe a cheap brush to learn basics on is a decent idea.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

If you already have one mate just use it. There nothing to fear. Check out my Airbrushing for Beginners series here :- kzbin.info/aero/PLB7JvTrTY35evUGuJEv2JiI5G292YX688

[@lardidar-lewismoorby2702]

@@BlackJackLegacy need to get over the new £250 factor and just treat it like a tool!

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Exactly 👊🏼

[@colossalbigfoot256]

You can look an marketplace for those makeup airbrushes and find them as cheap as $20. This is the same thing as this. For primer, base and even top on scales like 1/25 the parched h is just as good as anything for those tasks.

[@notrybro]

I've never played Warhammer or even painted minis before but this inspires me to do airbrush painting anyways! 10/10

[@sirbob986]

I've got a pretty similar one only recently and I'm really happy with it. For a beginner like myself definitely worth the 30 Bucks., The only weird thing i noticed was the fact that even though the instructions said to only use it with a single action, the set came with a double action, wich was kinda strange at first, but as far as i can tell it has no clear drawbacks

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Yeah I assume that if you use it with double action it will put back pressure on the compare and burn it out quickly - I’m wondering if that’s why it gets so many bad reviews.

[@mattjagger4360]

Great honest review. Perfect for me as I'm just starting out. I'll be ordering one asap.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@hayls1075]

Can u use these for temporary tattoos on your skin?

[@hazmat5118]

Would this be any good for painting aircraft, which tend to have large flat surfaces? Also, what kind of paint can be used in it?

[@leonleese4919]

All I want an airbrush for is priming miniatures from 6mm Baccus to 28mm foundry an if I ever find time to buy German armour for 1944/45. I feel it might speed up priming and save on new brushes worn out on priming work. I’m prepared to pay more if you find one that sprays tartan paint.:-)

[@christiansebine7316]

Thank you very much for the video Andy! I was thinking about picking up one as that one from aliexpress but lot of money to spend these days and without a job I had to pospone it. Maybe when I sell something I will jump to it. I'm glad the results are great with it 💪😁

[@BlackJackLegacy]

Thanks. It’s early days and only more use will see how it holds up but so far so good and for that price it’s worth me buying to use and review.

[@sradowazyszczadoniecki6567]

I would like to see what is inside this compressor

[@ameliabuns4058]

How is this long term? I'm tempted. The one I bought was horrible. Every millisecond it'd clog despite using super thinned nail polish

[@SapZgaming]

I have a very similar airbrush kit. I've so many different thing and can't get it working correctly. I've noticed that it doesn't shoot paint unless my trigger is in motion, and when it does it's inconsistent and blotchy.if I hold my trigger at 50% it'll just shoot air. I've tried several different consistancies of pain, cleaned the gun from top to bottom and still get the same results. Any ideas?

[@BlackJackLegacy]

It sounds as though your nozzle is blocked/dirty. Any dried paint will cause a blockage and mean paint will either come out inconsistently or not at all. Even after cleaning you’d be surprised how dirty that little brass nozzle can get. Remove it with the spanner and clean with a pin - be very careful when putting it back in - do not over tighten it or you’ll strip it.

[@mgdon8925]

Any update of this portable airbrush today? I've backread all the videos after this episode but seems there's no update of this after 6 months at all.

[@BlackJackLegacy]

I’ve not made another video about it but it’s still going strong. Perfect for priming and varnishing.