Should you buy a Mr. Hobby Creos PS-289 Airbrush?

Let's take a look at the Creos PS-289 by Mr. Hobby. This airbrush is a dual action, gravity fed airbrush with a .3mm needle and nozzle. This makes it an excellent choice for a general use airbrush. Within this airbrush review I'll go over all the data I'd want to know before buying an airbrush including spray characteristics, air speed, and controllability.
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[@witchywoman165]

Just got mine from Spraygunner for $77 for 1/35 armor and 1/48 aircraft and it looks from what I see online that I am going to be happy. Great vid.

[@theartworkshop]

Great price- I bet you're going to love it! I am such a fan of all of their airbrushes. All the best.

[@witchywoman165]

@@theartworkshop Thanks, I do intend to get more and also some 2mm kits to switch out needles.

[@homelessdragon79]

this is my favorite airbrush. the angled air valve is more ergonomic for me during longer sessions. i even added an iwata mini filter which made it way more comfortable. i like that it comes with a crown cap equipped since that is a $20 upgrade from iwata.the only issue i had was the round button trigger dug into my fingertip after a while. i upgraded it to a squared micron style trigger from a takumi eclipse and i also replaced the lid with a chromed hp-cs eclipse one since its easier to clean. even with all the upgrades the total was cheaper than an msrp eclipse hp-cs while adding hp- ch features and quality.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Great review as always the creos brushes are great 👍 I have the 270 which is the same brush just a 0.2mm just gave you a shout one over on my Latest video as it was your review that made me buy the sotar so a big thank you 👍all the best rob

[@theartworkshop]

these creos brushes are incredible. I'm hooked on them. Will have to pick up the 270 soon! Thanks so much man, I appreciate that. I'll have to do the same for you on the 270 review.

[@davew3130]

So good to see all the positive reviews and comments about the 289. Your video was excellent. My PS 289 is giving me fits. I have tried everything …Lacquers, oil based, acrylics, all types of recommended thinners for the various paint and all types of consistency, all types of air pressure regulated at the compressor, and also by the Mac valve, and I can’t get it to consistently work. I’ve taken it apart many different times, completely, stripped it down, looking for blockage, or whatever. Can’t find anything. What happens is when I apply air and then pull the needle back. Nothing happens, more needle, nothing happens, and then all the sudden boom. The paint comes out in a surge. If I use the needle limiter, I can get an initial good result but, after a minute or two, it goes into the same funky, no paint, more needle, and then boom/splatter. so frustrating. If anyone could offer any insight, I would be highly appreciative😊

[@theartworkshop]

sounds like a clog stuck in there to me. That or something is broken and needs replacement. I have a video on 5 tips to get your airbrush spraying well. see if that helps!

[@davew3130]

Thank you for the prompt response. I agree it sounds like something is stuck in there, but the only orifice that I can’t go to is between the main air inlet and the Mac valve. There must be a channel that I can’t access. I’ll take another look, but I don’t know what else would be out of sight that could possibly be clogged. Thank you again. You have a wonderful channel and I have subscribed!!

[@knightsljx]

You didn't mention how thick your paint was. The symptoms sound like paint that's too thick

[@kurogiza]

Great review, looks like an awesome airbrush. I'd love for you to try out and review the 270 from GSI Creos. I have an Iwata Revolution, and I am itching to try it a gun that gives me some finer lines with less effort.

[@gordon8753]

I've been eyeing this. You just made up my mind. Thanks!!!!

[@evgenlawson1067]

Hi, should i add an iwata hp-cs to PS-289 ? using for scale model painting

[@LemurKrazy]

About the same - I have both. Personal preference.

[@esbenrasmussen4289]

Best airbrush reviews on YT : ) Thanks

[@maquismark5852]

Thank you Mark. This is my go to brush although I swapped the .3mm needle and nozzle for a .2mm . I think you can go up to .5mm with this airbrush which makes it very versatile. I love how it feels and responds and I appreciate the mac valve as I mainly use a portable mini-compressor which has no adjustability. I also own a H+S Evolution which I like but not as much as the PS-289. That's more than enough airbrushes for an intermediate artist like myself😁 Great to see my main airbrush being used by an airbrush master👍✌️

[@theartworkshop]

It's such a great airbrush Mark! Wished I picked it up earlier. An airbrush like this is all you really need. Thanks for the nice comment my friend.

[@jmageeart]

Great review. Owned one for a few months and feel it’s a great all around airbrush. Comfortable

[@aliasangelalias]

the only problem for this comparing to iwata is that Mr Hobby Creos has more pieces when you have to clean it. The PS 289 might be a pain in the butt when you need to take it apart. Maybe that's why it cost less? idk

[@macestarwalk2736]

What needles are compatible with this brush?

[@knightsljx]

phenomenal airbrush line. I have the 0.2mm and 0.5mm models

[@theartworkshop]

I 100% agree. I'm a big fan of creos airbrushes as well!

[@Pavelek88]

Proud owner of one, together with 771 and 270 which is a real beast. Honestly I prefer 270 over 771 for detail

[@theartworkshop]

I need to get a 270 as well!

[@CFster]

@@theartworkshop or just swap out the needle/nozzle/cap. It’s the same airbrush.

[@8allan463]

@@theartworkshop Every comment has their own context. I suppose 270 outperforms 771 when you try to spray a larger area. But the ability of perfect atomization with low air speed from 771 won’t be beatable by 270

[@Pavelek88]

@@8allan463 I never said 270 outperforms 771, however I will say that there is no such thing I can't do with 270 and what 771 does. Sure, takes less effort with 0.18, but 289 and 270 are SO comfortable to use with my large hands 😄 Personal preference, as you said.

[@juanchooooooooo]

Excellent information, one question....can the O-rings withstand strong solvents?

[@CFster]

Fantastic brush. I’ve had one for a while now.

[@NEOECO-Airbrush]

Yes, this is a great detail airbrush and in a really good price point.

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Hi, Do you know if you can put a regular round needle protector cap on the end of this airbrush instead of the crown cap? (like can the eclipse needle protector cap go on this airbrush?)

[@theartworkshop]

Yes, you can. The one from the eclipse fits this model very well.

[@Indyjeeplover]

I wanted to get a Micron but choked on the price. Per your most excellent review I got a 771 instead. As you had said the quality appears equivalent my to Iwata at about 1/3rd of the price. I got it at Spraygunner for $175 compared to $475ish for the Micron I wonder if Iwata found out they were pricing themselves out of the market and are producing these as a value priced alternative. Great review as always. Thx

[@theartworkshop]

Really interesting thought! Could be but I have no idea. All I can say is that for $175 you got a phenomenal deal. It was much more when I bought mine. Best of luck in your paintings!

[@ShorrockPaul]

Putting cost aside, which is better, this or the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS, for model painting

[@somed1799]

Hi, I'm choosing between ps-289 and eclipse hp-cs. This is not the first airbrush and not the second, I had experience with German and Chinese airbrushes, but not with Japanese ones. The task is to spray paint on the average areas of figures of scale 1:8-1:6. A torch with a diameter like h&s 0.2 will do, but h&s has a special nozzle structure that creates a very wide torch. It is important for me to know which of these two airbrushes has a wider spray spot when opening the nozzle by 60% and 100%. If we assume that ps-289 has 0.3, and eclipse has 0.35

[@charlespinetree]

which one did you decide to go with?

[@arthurohnoes5163]

Thanks, I just purchased one.

[@shawnfairbanks9339]

Question: I just bought this today on a recommendation I saw on Vince V’s channel and then watched 2 of your reviews and in both videos you mentioned Iwata is your favorite. More details on that? I’ve only ever used and own an Iwata Eclipse and it’s good. I mainly wanted another one because I’m using enamels now as well as acrylics for mini painting and I want a separate brush for the different mediums. (Might get a 3rd for priming only but, undecided and not necessary for now).

[@PaulJakob]

I’m trying to pick between Iwata eclipse hpcs this one. Any thoughts? I’m a total beginner.

[@yulianiputri1727]

this one or iwata revolution sir?

[@PsiBurr]

Nice review. I have all of the GSI Creos range and rate them highly. Was wondering if you happened to pick up the Giraldez Infinity. Would love to see your review of that with the new internals

[@NEOECO-Airbrush]

Giraldez Infinity is really good especially it's trigger, quite smooth and easy to use. I can get the dots , lines quite easily. I highly rate that model and feels much better than my Iwata Eclipse.

[@Eins.1]

I want to buy this but is the nozzle solvent resistant? I saw a chinese airbrush a little cheaper to this but the chinese nozzle one has no o-ring so it's solvent resistant. I use strong thinner to quickly swap colors.

[@mitya_ka]

I too have a PS-289 it is a very nice airbrush! Are you happy with your GM816 Anemometer and how accurately does it measure airflow?

[@richardgraham4512]

Great review. 🙂Just ordered one. Thanks.

[@theartworkshop]

it's a beauty! love painting with my 289. I'll bet you'll love it

[@gmrwawa]

Is the needle compatible with iwata?

[@Lil-monkeyo]

Should I get this or the iwata?

[@simonfieldhouse]

Great review. Thanks for posting.

[@victorsanrtx2787]

I just saw your review of various airbrushes where the iwata neo and cs are and I have a question after seeing this review which airbrush do you recommend I buy if I go for the cs or one like the iwata neo or this one in this review? or whichever is the one that you recommend the most today, the one that I buy I plan to use to paint 3d figures

[@kitexbn6213]

I bought one. the cup peeled off inside a week later.I used vodka for washing.

[@Spindrift-id1ez]

After 30 some years I have gotten back into building plastic model kits, And I'm looking at getting me an Air Brush (no more rattle cans) But I'm not looking at doing a bunch of fine detail work which is all I see being done in these Air Brush revues, I'm looking for area coverage. For example, I have this 39" Seaview Submarine model and I want something that will allow me to paint the entire hull... Is this type of Air Brush adjustable to that kind of wide spray pattern?.. Say three or four inches in diamiter?... Any advice from anyone would be welcome

[@theartworkshop]

Most general use airbrushes like this (with a .35 or .5mm nozzle) will work fine for that. The distance you hold the the airbrush from the surface changes the spray pattern, along with how far you pull back on the trigger. For wider spray patterns go with a bigger needle/nozzle size. Badger patriot 105 or the 360 are good options. Iwata revolution is a great choice too. If you want really wide (fan pattern), look into the iwata hp-th. Plenty of options out there.

[@kibaetek]

Now that you have tried both the GHAD-39 and this PS-289 do you think is worth purchasing the latter for a beginner level painter? I got the one from Gaahleri for $31 USD on prime day but I do want to make sure I have something that is going to last and has the quality to perform very well without making a big hole in my wallet.

[@theartworkshop]

great price! the ghad-39 is a great brush. if you want a long lasting brush, a gsi creos or iwata is the way to go. they are all top notch. the 289 would be a great choice for anyone really

[@markwakeley3835]

Great video, Mark. Would you say it compares favorable to the Iwata Neo? Thank you for your opinion.

[@theartworkshop]

thanks! sprays very similar to the neo, but it's a much nicer build.

[@loochan-o7174]

Too bad, O guess the prices got up or maybe are just higher in Europe.. We'll the price is now around 130/150 €. Which I guess is still a good price for such a quality piece of equipment

[@richardgraham4512]

Looked at prices in the UK and seemed to be around £125 / €150. Checked on Amazon and was on offer for £88 (inc delivery) / €105. A couple of weeks delivery time so looks like its coming from Japan or US.

[@loochan-o7174]

@@richardgraham4512thx. The thing is, for what I understand, when they come from Japan customs apply taxes afterwards

[@richardgraham4512]

@@loochan-o7174 Just delivered; judging by the receipt looks like it was direct from Amazon US (in Amazon Prime packaging). No additional charges have been applied. Incidently AmazonUK did have it recently priced at £77 (€90) after I had ordered it - currently at £86.🙂

[@LubelloGianCarlo]

👍👍

[@the250mikec]

Awesome You rock

[@imrozgill9711]

please do a review of grafo T1

[@Johnnybomb1]

Actually, it isn't a rumor. GSI Creos are made in the same factories as IWATA (can't remember the name). In fact, 90% of Japan's airbrush companies are made by the same machining corportation, and in the same factories. They just have different branding and slightly different specifications determined by each company. IWATA many decades ago is the company that eventually bought out Olympos, which were the best in the business, and they also bought their patents and learned alot of their manufacturing process. TLDR: GSI Creos are on par with most of Iwatas lineup under $200. The reason a Platinum Pro Con Boy is quite a bit cheaper than an Eclipse is almost entirely due to brand name recognition, and the massive budget of marketing that Iwata has compared to Mr. Hobby line of airbrush. Especially on an international level.

[@8145dwerdna]

They have the same style nozzle/tip as an iwata micron custom. Which is also what the iwata spray guns use. A tulip shape. Also... My pet peeve kicked in. It's eeee wata. Not eye.

[@haddyDrow1]

I have this airbrush, and only this airbrush. Anything you can't do with it is a skill issue. You do not need a 300$ dollar airbrush. Get this one instead and master it.

[@8allan463]

Shame on Infinity 0.15mm for the higher air speed comparing to the 0.3mm ps289😂