🤑 I bought the cheapest AIRBRUSH I could find to prove a point....

[@Vmssupplies]

Used to own one as a student when I couldn't afford H&S. Did the job, only major problem was the maintenance, the nozzle broke in 2 when I tried to remove it for the nth time.

[@Kommander_Rahnn]

User error

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey 👋 great insight. I’m intending to use this airbrush as part of my tool kit…so it will be interesting to see how it fares over time. Thanks for your comments 🙏

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

🫣

[@andy530i]

An easy & quick way to improve cheap air brushes is to polish the needle with metal polish, being very careful not to stick in in your hand / fingers, whilst doing so.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Andy. Never done that myself. What is the result of doing that? 🤔

[@andy530i]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 You will get smoother paint flow, more notably at very low pressures. I use a small piece of stiff card with some paint cutting compound on it , & place the needle on a good flat surface, & always pushing the card away from my self & towards the sharp point, & rotating the needle as you do so to stop flat points on the needle .

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Interesting. I’ll give it a try. Thanks for the info 🙏🍻

[@tangocharlie1521]

Top notch again mate. When I first started airbrushing models I watched a tutorial by an airbrush artist (phenomenal work he did BTW) and his opinion was the airbrush did not have to be expensive as long as you were using quality paints.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you 😁 I do feel there is merit in a good tool, but completely agree that most of the magic is in the paint. 🎨

[@jcwoodman5285]

I bought a double action point zero airbrush set 4 years ago for about $30. It has worked well! Now its fittings are losing the plating but its my go to for med to large jobs. I did upgrade to a creos procon 2mm recently for detail work😊

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Great point. These budget tools are handy to have for priming and full coverage work for sure. Thanks for your comments 🍻🙏

[@tonyromano6220]

High end is 100% about detail work. I certainly agree with that concept!

[@tonyromano6220]

@@workbenchhobbies4316I am finding with older acrylic paint they seem to degrade, I am talking 5 years plus that have been thinned and added retardant.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I’d be comfortable using this airbrush for high detail work, but of course a high end airbrush is always an attractive proposition 🥇

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Nothing lasts forever. 😬

[@jamiestokes1402]

Nice work on this video of a cheap airbrush, and good discussion about it from viewers!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Jamie. I’m glad it seems to have hit a sweet spot 👌🏼

[@marvinbanka7592]

My first airbrush was a Paache H. I've been using it since the late 70s. Single action and simple. Love it.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Great news! If it’s working for what you need then you can’t ask for more than that ☝️👌🏼💪

[@chriscorlett3083]

Can't go wrong with the Paache h . No need to buy a twin action ab for model making.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Chris, strongly disagree but if it works for you then that’s all good too ☝️ Thank for sharing your thoughts

[@chriscorlett3083]

@workbenchhobbies4316 I taught air brush to artists in the 70s. Mainly for fine art and advertising. You could go the whole hog and get a paache turbo which someone said could put the eyes in a 1,35th soldier. DONT they are the most temperamental bits of tech you can buy. You,ll end up throwing it across the room. It,s been likened to patting your head while rubbing your stomach.Haha. iwata are the best double action and bullet proof. But all are only as good as your compressor. Don't use a tyre ....dirty air.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Great input. Thanks for sharing Chris 🏆

[@paulmchugh2341]

Hey Clinton, I bought that exact airbrush as my first airbrush, I still use it now for priming or single colour applications. Still works great. Think I’ve had it about 8years. I now have a H&S infinity for more intricate work. The critical element though is your paint and mixing ratio and air pressure and you eluded to this. One thing I have bought is a mac valve which can be a game changer especially when doing camo. Keep up the great work 👏👏👏👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Paul. Thanks for sharing. I haven’t heard on a Mac valve? Seems I have some homework! 📚

[@modeltankguy]

for me i started out using the cheap ones i never really hard to much trouble with them but better is still better right nice work keep them coming

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

You're right, there's always something better out there, but the cheap ones are a great way to get started.

[@mageckman]

I have been using a very cheap set I bought on Amazon for $15 US. It has a quiet electric compressor, a single action airbrush. It works great. I am still on a learning curve with some of the paint I have been using. I was using cheap craft paint like deco art, folk art, or apple barn. Every bottle mixes differently. But, I am slowly switching over to mission models' paint. That is so much easier, lays so much better.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Have you seen my video on paint types? I think that might be helpful for you. WHATS THE DIFFERENCE between Acrylics - Lacquers - Enamels? Beginners guide to paint kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH21gpaDbZqnm5o Trying to spray paints like you have been will be a nightmare I would think…and I have to say I found mission model paints very tricky to use too…

[@markcunnington3366]

I’m using a cheap airbrush and compressor set, first time user after 40 odd years in and out of the hobby. In 1/72, it does a pretty good job with thinned Tamiya paints… around 60/40 thinner/paint mostly… detailed camo has been a challenge, I’m learning more each time I use it and becoming settled with what works for me at scale… Great vid, thanks. Every little bit helps.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Mark. Glad to hear you the videos are helpful. 🙏🍻

[@NickThompson-m4h]

Another great video and a really interesting topic. As a beginner airbrush user about a year ago, i purchased a cheap fengda airbrush. It did help me learn the basics of technique and cleaning, but i struggled to achieve any consistency. I then receved a creos ps289 and it instantly improved my results. For me, it felt like i had been fighting the airbrush but the ps289 allowed me to almost 'forget' about the airbrush and the whole process become a lot more intuitive. In particular, the trigger control and consistency were a big improvement. I think there are pros and cons to either side of this discussion, but as a beginner my advice to other beginners would be to spend a bit more and get something like the ps289, a sparmax max 3 or H&S ultra. Learning airbrushing can be hard and a really cheap airbrush runs the risk of poor quality which will potentially make learning more difficult. I appreciate others may have different views and experiences, but i wanted to share my thoughts based on my experience. Thanks again for the great video.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I completely agree with everything you said, and like I mentioned, maybe I got lucky. There’s no substitute for a quality tool, but for most modellers I think a better understanding of thinning paint would make a world of difference. Really appreciate your input. Thank you for joining in 🙏🍻🥃

[@rayklein7486]

I agree with this guy. I own about a dozen airbrushes several are very expensive and several are the cheapest available. A few of the cheap ones perform really well. It seems at least to me replacing the needles in the cheap airbrushes with known high end brands improves performance. Keeping any airbrush clean, using the right air pressure for the task at hand, properly thinning the paint and practice are some of the keys to success. Most airbrush problems are more linked to the operator rather than the tool.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Ray. So many people blame the tool when it comes down to the way it’s maintained and the way that paint is used through it. Glad to hear you have had similar experiences to me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 💭 🍻🙏

[@joramamodellbau3987]

Great video, which shows, that it is absolutely possible to get a good result with a cheap airbrush. Your result is more than convincing. I wish you a nice weekend, Clayton. Greetings, Joachim

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you very much Joachim. Glad you enjoyed it 🥇

[@johntaylor5807]

Nice work !!Ah the venerable BD-130 (made by Fengda) and a copy of the 1980`s Iwata HP-C. I have four of these 0.2, 0.3, 0.5. I use them for trying new acrylic and lacquer paints, on expensive kit built loco`s. I strip them down, polish the needle, re-set the needle packing seal (ptfe) and replace the rubber nozzle seal with a thin strip of ptfe tape wound round the front end of the nozzle thread which makes this cheap airbrush solvent resistant. They atomize paint and have a precise trigger response as good and often better than my expensive Iwata and H&S. They will last as long as you want them to. But beware , as there are cheaper knock offs of these already cheap knock offs.......

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi John. I’m certainly not building a sales pitch for this thing. It was more an example of what could be achieved from it. I’ve been surprised how many people are recognising it 😂 Thank you for your insights. Greatly appreciated 🙏🍻

[@StevenPotts-ij9ue]

A great tip on the ptfe tape. the tiny O ring on my airbrush nozzle is shot, so thanks.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

💪☝️🍻

[@roelmas695]

have not testest yet, silicone kit mix with aceton, as varnish. Moddeling can be much cheaper 😊

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Be sure to let us know how you go.

[@westring8119]

Hi dear Clayton,very good job!i like the vehicules of DAK,i never use the chipping technique but i like the result ;my airbrush is a first price of Revell with a little electric compressor;i use him alternating with brush but not often because i live in a little apartment and i have not airflow cage;your airbrush make the job although it's cheap!well done😁sincerely yours;Patrick👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Patrick. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@Greywolf1066]

Good video! My first airbrush was a Paasche bottom feeder, oh how I struggled. However I did learn on that ‘brush, and nine airbrush’s later…Because I like technical things (own two British classic cars, binoculars et cetera)they are a hobby in themselves and some of my favourite things. The satisfaction cleaning and putting them back together,all that sort of thing.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Oh yes! My parents bought me one of those bottom feeders for my first airbrush! The guy at the shop told them to inflate an old tyre tube for the air source…. Trust me. I understand your struggle! 🍻

[@YourFBIagent]

I used to have an airbrush that was similar to that one, I agree you can get a very good result with it. However, I found that it got clogged up incredibly easily, and was a lot harder to clean. It was my first airbrush so some of that might have been user error.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I guess time will tell, but this one hasn’t given me any indication it is going to present problems. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏🍻

[@xWILZTAx]

Ive got the same airbrush aswell as a 2024 evo cr+ and yes the h&s is better in everyway. But the cheap chinese thing will do what you need it too but everything is just easier with the h&s, better trigger, more comfortable and the best thing is the floating nozzle. Strip down and full clean takes less than 60 seconds.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Certainly not suggesting there’s any substitute for a premium tool. Just wanted to show entry into the airbrush world doesn’t have to be cost prohibitive. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts 💪🍷

[@Mattim78]

I have used cheap chinese airbrush for priming and Sparmax max-3 for finer work, had Ultimate Apex but never got used to it. Tamiya and Mr Hobby acrylics are my choice, they work perfectly thinned with ipa, lacquer or leveling thinner.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Sounds like you have your painting system down pat! Great to hear. 🙏🍻

[@williambrady1192]

India pale ale ipa 😂

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

😂😂 you could trying thinning with beer if you like? 😂😂🍻

[@michaeldooley111]

my first airbrush was a roughly $85 airbrush and compressor kit from amazon that was mostly used for nail art, it worked perfectly for painting 40k and priming mini's, the compressor couldnt hold pressure to save its life, but it was an awesome starting point that got my feet wet with using the airbrush as a whole, 12months later i upgraded to a decent harder and steenbeck ultra. havnt looked back since. tamiya paints XF2 flat white is my go to for any zenethal/white lighting method.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks for sharing your experience Michael. Appreciate you joining in 🍻

[@raymondserafin9396]

Another? Great.Build good nice paint job.The cheap air brush works just just as good as the expensive.One always enjoy watching your videos.Can't wait for your next one.Keep up the good work

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Glad you enjoyed it. I’ll be dropping weekly videos for the next couple of weeks and will drop back to fortnightly in March I think. 🤔 🥃

[@timhartley1965]

Hi,what about the compresser?

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi Tim. I’m looking at it and can’t even find a brand on it! It came from bna model world. Has a small air cylinder. Think I paid around $250 from memory. Nothing special. Hope you enjoyed the video 🙏

[@RMillerism]

i paid about $140 for a compressor with a small tank. it came with a cheap but functional airbrush.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I probably should have noted it was $250 Aud. USD would be just about half of that 🫣

[@grahammarkhorn]

What a great looking little kit, nice paint job. I will add wine drinking into my modelling repertoire ASAP, all in the interest of saving on metal parts obv......keep up the good work.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I can’t tell you are a man dedicated to your hobby Graham. It brings a tear to my eye 🙏👌🏼🍷

[@user-vt6en8fw4z]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Off-topic, but I'd like to know where you got that Tamiya 1:48 PzIII Ausf N: The only offer I could find was on Amazon, but the vendor does not deliver to my adresse(s). Did you buy it recently ?

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I’ve had the kit in the stash for years sorry. They were heavily produced so I’d think someone would have one out there? Where are you from?

[@user-vt6en8fw4z]

@ Switzerland. Neither my hobby shop in-country, nor Tamiya Germany nor MBK have this kit. The one which was/is again on offer through Amazon comes from a spanish vendor, who does not deliver to Germany or Switzerland. Too bad, it's a nice kit.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Agh. Shame. Keep your eyes peeled. One will inevitably show up. It’s a great little kit for sure 👍

[@Aminuts2009]

I got a cheap three airbrush and compressor set from a big box store. It works perfectly. One airbrush is an old Badger single action knock off. all plastic and very cheap but it was what I used in the mid to late 70s. and here it was being used again. The other two are standard style one with a large cup and one with a small cup. The larger cup has a cover. I've used the smaller one and had no issues with it at all. Works fine. Cleans easy. The compressor works as intended and isn't overly loud. I have a stack of models to build and i have no doubt it will preform well for the task.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Great stuff! Sounds like it’s time to start chipping away at the stash 😉🍻

[@ChannelVSRC]

Its how you use it 😮 ive had the same equipment for 35 years 🤠 mad skills help 😊

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video and picked up on the theme. 🍻

[@dasabaja]

There was an awesome clip from Scale-a-ton channel a couple of years ago on how to improve cheap airbrushes (polish the needle, lube, seals...). These cheap AB can do 99% of the work....

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Ok cool. I’ll check it out 🥇🍻

[@Qwerty-zo6iw]

I use a cheap laboratory test tube shaker to mix things, one of the best purchases ive made for this hobby

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I love finding cheap hacks like that! 🙏 Thanks for sharing

[@simonCX]

I use Badger 150. My wife gave me a H&S infinity 2 in 1 but have never managed to get it to work properly with leaks etc. paint wise, tend to use Tamiya with Mr Levelling Thinner. The MLT was a game changer as it made my painting nearly fool proof.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Simon. It’s good stuff isn’t it! I find the Tamiya yellow cap thinner is pretty much the same thing. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 💪

[@PeterModelQuatchiKwong]

Back in the 70's, after reading in model magazines about airbrushes, I bought the least expensive airbrush I could find which was the Badger 350 and used that until I stopped making models. When I restarted about about 20 years ago, that first 350 wasn't working anymore so I bought again the Badger 350, which was still the cheapest airbrush. Since then, it has stopped working but I have 5 other airbrushes, 3 Iwatas, 1 H&S Infinity and 1 Procon. Now it looks like there are more choices. So if I were to start now, I would have probably gone with the cheap airbrush like you bought instead of the Badger 350.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Well…I have a heap of airbrushes too…I just bought this for the video to showcase the results you can get for not a huge investment. No doubting the value of a quality tool though. Thanks for sharing your experience 🍻🙏

[@roelmas695]

A set of winsor and newton acrylics are great, mix with iso propanol,( windshield fluid) and you can make any color you want.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

🤔 never tried them. Thanks for the tip

[@zoltannagy4936]

I have a 13-dollar airbrush from Aliexpress, and I use it a lot. I also have the new H&S Ultra, but I use the cheapy much more often because I feel that it's so cheap that I don't have to be too precious with it. Honestly, I can't think of a single instance where it was the airbrush holding me back from great results. It was always the paint type, proper dilution, and of course, my own hands.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Absolutely! Thank so much for your thoughtful input 👌🏼🍻

[@roelmas695]

with a T shape piece of left-over sprue and a dremel you have the perfect mixer

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Great tip. Thanks for sharing

[@larryolsen9971]

Clayton another enjoyable and informative video. I have one of those Tamiya kits in my to build stack. When I build it I’ll try your camouflage airbrushing tips. I have two questions: Do you have any problems using the Tamiya plastic cement on the painted track pieces. Which colors do you use for painting the tracks. Again thank you for sharing this video. Larry

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Larry. Glad you enjoyed the video. Gluing pre-painted parts is not ideal because it sets the paint off as the styrene melts and can make a mess. In saying that you can get away with it through the tracks. I usually paint tracks in dark iron or a mix of black and red brown. Hope that helps 🥃🥇

[@michaelpotter4425]

Only just got back into modeling so I got a cheap air brush it came with a 02 03 05 needle only have only used the 03 I'm a bit worried about playing with the others as it took me awhile to get the pressure correct and only have painted plain schemes but if you only used the 03 I might try a bit of camouflage thanks for a great video 😊

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Michael. Glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with the camo!

[@parrotcraft7503]

Thank you Clayton! I didn't realize that I wasn't thinning my paint enough, so I was just playing with the PSI gauge until it... Kind of worked?

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

You can always juice the air up to push the paint through, but that can cause other issues and you lose all control. So yes, you will get paint to go through, but if you are having to go over 20psi I’d suggest you need to look at your thinning as the first point of call. Just make sure you are thinning with the appropriate thinner. Have you seen the video I made on paint? WHATS THE DIFFERENCE between Acrylics - Lacquers - Enamels? Beginners guide to paint kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH21gpaDbZqnm5o

[@janlukac4433]

Really good job, mate. Good hands are better then expensive airbrush ever.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Oh! I like that saying. Thank you 🙏🥃

[@brunocalico]

I have the same airbrush for about 5 years and with Tamiya, Mr Hobby Aqueous and AK RC, works fine, but with Vallejo Model Color or Model Air, sometimes it's a pain to get a nice flow. I mainly paint 1/72 aircraft and armour. Great looking model.

[@Tanubtanu]

sounds like dry tip, not sure if expensive airbrush would solve this issue. I've heard the needle is more polish reducing dried paint on the tip, Vallejo's paint dried on tip to quickly especially on detail work

[@brunocalico]

@@Tanubtanu I also believe it's the dry tip issue. For me this airbrush does the job.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi Bruno. Spraying Vallejo acrylics can be a pain no matter what the airbrush! I used to use them exclusively but my modelling levelled when I moved to lacquers. Thanks for your comments 🙏🍻

[@keithmartland6463]

I have a few airbrush's most cheap one, but its my compressor which is the main problem, my standard Revel 39131 one packed in, i have to use an old compressor which blows out with so much air, i could spray a car with it, so looking for something smaller and less powerful, but alas they are expensive

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi Keith. Sounds to me all you need is a regulator. You attach that to your compressor and you can limit the pressure that’s making it to your airbrush. Hope that helps 🙏🍻

[@blarrrggg]

same one I use. it's ok, although the rear end stopped screwing on after a couple of months

[@Tanubtanu]

Same, ends up replacing mine with Ghad 39 during Christmas discount. Broke my needle and nozzle twice from falling, stuck and deformed.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I have no idea what brand or make this is. It was just the cheapest I could find. I hope people don’t think it was any kind of endorsement or sales pitch for it. Only a little experiment in thinning paint. It will be interesting to see how long it lasts! Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏🍻

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Airbrushes and dropping are two words you don’t want to use in the same sentence 🫣 Thanks for your comments 🙏

[@deharrie7762]

Great vid again, i use a H&S Evolution airbrush but the ATOM paint from AMMO-MIG is for me the goat.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Fantastic! If you find a system that works for you then half the challenge is won! 🥇 Appreciate you sharing your thoughts

[@KriZb]

That looks great. Even Uncle Night shift uses a cheap 25 euro Fengda airbrush, and we all know his results. I also have a Fengda BD-180k, H&S Silverline Evolution and H&S Infinity 2024, and the Fengda holds up just fine.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Uncle nightshift? Never heard of her? 😉🫣

[@user-vt6en8fw4z]

I never went cheap when I started airbrushing a year ago when I rediscovered model building as a hobby: Iwata HP-CS, Iwata Neo and finally a H&S Evolution 2024. But I still struggle with small scale painting at very close distances (to get the fine lines on 1:48 models), having quite some problems getting a consistent paint flow, despite thinning. Maybe the problems are exacerbated by using acrylics exclusively (Ammo Atom and yellow cap), small amounts of paint in the cup, etc. So yeah, just buying a good tool does not automatically make you a master ;-)

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

That’s for sharing your experience. That atom paint is pretty good and can carry quite a high volume of thinner. I’d suggest you could thin it more and you may get those finer lines you are chasing. Make sure your air pressure isn’t too high (I’d be around 15psi) because if too high it can dry your paint out. Lacquers are a lot more forgiving than acrylics..,not sure if you’d considered trying those? ☝️🍻

[@user-vt6en8fw4z]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 I am working around 15 down to 10 psi when doing the closeup fine work. Thinning is around 1/3 to 1/2 thinner to paint. If I thin more (2/3) even at 10psi, the paint is too thin and just gets blown away... the result looks really ugly. The low psi work is why I bought the H&S in the end, the Iwata HP-CS in my case does not work reliably below 18...20psi. Lacquer is not an option as I live in a small flat, the model building area is just a table next to the (home) office area... no separate ventilated paint area 🙂 Thanks for your advice anyway.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Good luck with it. 🍻

[@KGmodels]

To this day I actually use the Fengda FE-180K, which is around £30 from Amazon, and it serves me well. I can get some decent modulation and all the other fancy techniques, and although I have considered a more expensive airbrush before, after watching this video, I am sure that I won’t need one anytime soon. Great results with such a cheap airbrush, and it still looks better than anything that I have done 🤦‍♂️.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

In fairness I have invested a heck of a lot of time into this hobby. It just takes time and practice. Thanks for your support 🍻🥃

[@shaunclark212]

Hello there, I think your model looks really great. i wanted to ask a question, my wife bought me a cheap airbrush with a small air pump. Given your results and comments am I better to invest in a decent compressor with an air tank? The Panzer III really does look top notch. Thank you for the video.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi Shaun. I am skeptical about those all in one setups…but in fairness I’ve never tried one. Maybe use it to get a feel for thinning your paint, but I’d suggest in the long run you’d be best served getting an airbrush with a stand alone compressor with a tank. Hope that helps 🍻

[@GaryArmstrongmacgh]

I got one of those... 0.2mm. It works damn fine!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Nice ☝️💪🍻

[@tilomommert8212]

Great result👌

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you! Cheers! 🍻

[@dragonflyfx6968]

Problem is longevity . I had cheap one that come's with mini battery compressor and lasted only 6 months

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I’m highly sceptical of those all in one systems. I’d like to get one and put it to the test. Sorry to hear you only got 6mths from it! Thanks for sharing your experiences 🥃☝️

[@FNG1968]

Excellent work and video I only use tamiya and mr color for airbrush never been confident too airbrush acrylics as for my airbrush I use gaahleri mobius with 0.3mm and 0.5mm needle

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate you joining in 🥃

[@Xxxxxxxxxx3582]

I started with a cheap airbrush which cost me something like 60€ before 1995. In 2008 I bought an iwata Hi-line HP-CH airbrush which cost me 100€ (ebay sent from Hong Kong with a price in Spain of 500€) (in mainland China nowadays cost around 120€). The difference in atomization is incredible. I will never change my Iwata for anothe airbrush. When I bought my first airbrush I bought a membrane compressor with no air depot which cost me 120€ and later in 2008 I bought a good compressor with an air depot for 60€ from ebay. Later in 2011 I bought a double compressor with the same size air depot as the one bought in 2008 which cost me less than 30€ in China (I was working by that time in China and I have that compressor in China with another Hi-line airbrush at my parents in law home). Personally I think is worth buying a good airbrush rather than a cheap one. It can be Tamiya or creos if you don’t want to spend a lot of money or cannot get an iwata for a reasonable price. The difference in the atomization of the paint is huge.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you for your detailed insight and sharing your experience. Please dont think i am suggesting a cheap airbrush is the same as a premium one. It was just a demonstration that for most modellers, a budget airbrush can produce a good result it you thin your paint appropriately. Thanks again for joining in 💪🍻

[@WargamingHistory]

Still a big fan of Tamiya, but also use AK paints

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Yeah - Tamiya is hard to go past... but my new favourite is the new range of AK Real colours in the dropper bottle. Im obsessed! Great thing is they work fine mixing with the Tamiya paints I have in the stash

[@simonleach6632]

I've tried quite a few airbrushes at various price points but I just keep gravitating back to my UMP apex, it's a mid-priced tool, less than £100 when I bought mine, but that was a few years ago, might have changed now, I'm not sure, but I think it's the way it feels in the hand that keeps me coming back, I don't think the price of the airbrush matters at all, it's what feels comfortable to use, you can get great results with a cheap airbrush so long as you are comfortable using it. Basically all I'm saying is that the price doesn't matter so long as the ergonomics are right, somebody with bigger hands for example will probably be more comfortable with a chunkier tool

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Great point Simon. Feel is so important! Thanks for your input 🙏🍻

[@chase_with_jase]

I have an $80 3 litre tank compressor that I bought back in 2014 and it's still going strong. And I've been using Ebay $20-30 airbrushes for years now, they do eventually die but I usually get 2-3 years use out of one. I lashed out with my latest airbrush and bought a Border models black flame from BNA for $79 I can't understand buying a $500 airbrush for putting model paints through, I only ever used an expensive airbrush when I did illustration stuff using inks (Iwata HP-C)

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks for sharing your experience! It seems others have had a similar experience to me. Appreciate you joining in 🍻🙏

[@martinoconnor4314]

It irritates the hell out of me seeing comments on the internet along the lines of "Oh you must buy this or that airbrush or you'll never get a decent spray job!". What a load of old tosh! Just because you can afford to buy expensive equipment does not mean you suddenly become capable of using it, you are buying a product not ability. I use cheap Fengda airbrushes and I have never had an issue with them, they can do everything I have ever needed to do with them, from blasting primer on dio bases or 3 tone camo on a 1/35 BMW motorcycle, I even use one for spraying diluted PVA glue when layering static grass. Its your money and your choice, just don't believe everything that the "Must Have" lot tell you.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Yeah, the must have brigade have a loud voice don’t they 🫣😬

[@leonardoespino9780]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! I bought a set of airbrushes on Temu ( 😆 can’t believe I admitted to that lol but for $21 it’s not bad lol) and never used them. However I recently bought the tamiya Pz 2 1/35 scale and decided to be brave and do something different and did a cameo using those airbrushes and OMG! It didn’t went smooth I’ll admit (I had issues with the paint being too thick) but the little spraying that I did was enough for the effect that I wanted to achieve (nothing compared to your work for example when applying the cameos) and it was like night and day because I hand-brushed my tamiya tiger 1 cameo and when compared to the airbrushed pz2 cameo… it was clear that the pz2 is better at least for me. I had to however hand paint some of the scheme as the airbrush was just not working due to the paint being too thick but at least the main hull and the turret was done so I did that cameo on the wheel section where it will be hidden. Anywho, I’ll for sure wait for your “how-to-do” video on the airbrush as I may become a convert after 4 years of hand painting my models and probably adding cameos or not.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

It's so rewarding when you finally take the plunge into airbrushing isn't it? Sounds to me like we just need to work on your thinning knowledge. Getting your head around the airbrush will level up your models faster than anything 👍💪

[@roelmas695]

look for those old 35 mm film pots to mix your colors and those expensive decal fluids are 1 to 8 household vinagre ! If you have a pretty lady check her make up set, she has really everything

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

😂😂 what if my pretty lady doesn’t wear makeup 😂😂 I hear you though. Thanks for the tips 💪

[@roelmas695]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 well those girls have suberb brushes, and nail tools up to perfection

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

👌🏼

[@hungryanimal5112]

Thanks! Subbed. ❤

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Brilliant. Thank you 🙏

[@russellbryan2288]

Mid if I ask who made the airbrush that you purchased or where I can find it on ebay?

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Honestly I have no idea. It was just the cheapest one I could find 🤷🏻

[@russellbryan2288]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Okay. Thank you.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

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[@ivanpazmino2250]

estos aerografos son muy buenos, el lio es que solo funcionan pocas veces y de alli se dañan

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi Ivan. I guess time will tell, but it’s been pretty good so far. Obviously no substitute for a quality tool though. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🍻🥇

[@herculeholmes504]

I've bought four or five cheapo airbrushes (new and secondhand) hoping to get a good one. They were all useless junk. My H&S Ultra is a workhorse, and my H&S Infinity is precise. I recently bought two secondhand Olympos airbrushes which I haven't tried yet; they were cheap as chips but I can't tell if the needles are genuine.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

There is definitely some junk out there, but I’ve also paid $$ for some airbrushes and they’ve been shocking too! Maybe I got lucky with this one ☝️ Thanks for your comments 🍷🥇

[@buckwaddell301]

I paint with a base model non adjustable Pasche and do just fine.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Buck. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it 👍

[@williamkoppos7039]

The externals on that type brush are generic. The internals are where the high end ones are superior, O rings, packings and trigger valves. The 25 dollar brushes will work for a while quite well. I use mine for gloss and flat coats. I had a 300 dollar Harder and Steenbeck I could not get to work. Gave it to a bud of mine, same result. Ya never know.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Interesting you had challenges with the H&S - I wonder what the issue was ? I've never splurged on a tool that expensive. Maybe I should take the plunge one day ! Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🍺

[@scaleartsg]

airbrushing is already sexond nature to me. Only problem wirh cheap airbrushes I face are replacement parts- they have way too many O rings that deteoriate over time

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I’m not suggesting people should be flocking to cheap airbrushes over their more expensive counterparts. Re the replacing parts…I’d think this was cheap enough to just bin it and get a new one ☝️ Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts 🙏🍻

[@xabierruiz2504]

It's not the guitar, it's the guitarist!!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Oooh! I love that saying. Thanks for sharing 🍻

[@shayne6287]

I refuse to pay big money for an airbrush when cheaper ones do exactly the same thing, I have cheap ones that I have had for years and have had no problems with them, even cleaning they break down and clean just like any other airbrush, It's all down to how the user uses the airbrush. Even reading some comments here people are giving the old excuse that the cheap ones are hard to clean and get dry tip. I think all it is is people going oh look I brought an expensive airbrush/s making them think they look like they are going to improve their work, when in fact all they are doing is showing off .

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Shayne. It is interesting that people have made those arguments about cleaning and useability issues, cause I just can’t see this tool offering me any of those issues. I’m not suggesting it’s perfect, but it’s certainly good enough for most modelling projects Thanks for taking the time to connect

[@glenchapman3899]

An airbrush is just like anything else. The cheap one will do an 80% job, which is usual fine for most people. Moving into into the $100 - $120.00 range gets you to around 90 - 95%. To get the last 5% - 10% you need to spend the big bucks. Outside professionals, no many are going to even notice that final 10%

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks for joining in Glen

[@ivaniii9707]

Weathering and painting products for modellers are like cosmetics for women. They sell you a million over priced products which don't do anything you can't accomplish with some thinking and hardware store products for a tenth of the price.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

😂 true. Hope you enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🍻

[@ivaniii9707]

@workbenchhobbies4316 I did enjoy the video. I always enjoy cheap or basic tools being showcased

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks again Ivan

[@cunneyes]

that was awesome

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you 🙏

[@tonyromano6220]

For fine work over long period cheap is sorta useless. Even high end has issues and needs to be babied.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi Tony. I guess time will tell how long this will last. In saying that I’ll be going back to my other airbrush for now 🍻

[@GaryArmstrongmacgh]

Drinking? Committed? LOL!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I do what I have to do Gary 😬😉

[@simonleib1992]

I bought a cheap airbrush and compressor for £30 it has been fine.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Great news. If it’s working for you that’s all that matters 👌🏼

[@shanevanorder2644]

Cheap airbrush,what about your compressor very nice job

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi Shane. I’m looking at it and can’t even find a brand on it! It came from bna model world. Has a small air cylinder. Think I paid around $250 from memory. Nothing special. Hope you enjoyed the video 🙏

[@shanevanorder2644]

@workbenchhobbies4316 I did

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks again 🙏

[@TheBez1965]

Great video once again , I’ve got a few airbrushes some cheap a couple of expensive ones , I agree it’s all in the thinning of the paint

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thinning your paint is so important isn’t it! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for joining it 🥃🍷🍻

[@IgorSevcov]

🤝👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

🙏🍻

[@bertkasigkeit3570]

Ich dachte das ist in Deutsch.......

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I’m not sure what you mean? I know KZbin launched a translation feature using AI to narrate in other languages. I believe it isn’t working very well 🫣

[@AvoidGN]

I was always taught tanks scratch not chip. But obviously imma add some chipping haha

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Yeah, they didn’t chip nearly as much as us modellers would like to think. It is a stylistic thing. Keep them fine and refined and you can’t go wrong 🫣 Thanks for being part of the channel 🍻

[@lukedelport8231]

Love to see non political videos form my favourite scale model creator unlike sprews n brews

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Glad you are enjoying the content. Not sure how you’d mix this amazing hobby with politics? 😳I’m intrigued now! 😬😬😂

[@JamLeGull]

A lot of the price of the expensive airbrushes is eaten up by things that aren’t critical to its function. Fit and finish, packaging, warranties, accessories. The materials the airbrush is made from will also have an impact on the price. I only have cheap airbrushes and that means that when something isn’t working correctly, I’m not worried that I have ruined something worth hundreds of dollars.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Great point. Thanks for sharing 🍻🙏

[@intensiveintensives4887]

It's common knowledge that your hands is what matters the most. However, I'd much rather get an actual high-quality product I can fully rely on. Iwata and Harder are simply too convenient and gratifying to work with

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Yeah, I’m certainly not suggesting the quality of a cheap v expensive airbrush is remotely close. I’m hoping those modellers who feel an airbrush is out of their reach might reconsider after watching this. Appreciate you joining in. Thank you

[@intensiveintensives4887]

True. I personally started out with a cheap iwata knock-off but bought H&S Evolution silverline pretty much right after the first build, and do not regret "jumping the gun" at all. I fully support your intent, since, as you know, there's a million mile difference between the result you get with air and hand brush which is quite critical for a newbie especially. I'd know: coming back to the hobby, I started out by painting a whole 1:35 panther by hand (with alcohol paints, mind you!). Still managed to enjoy the ordeal greatly, but an ordeal it was nonetheless.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

This hobby is a journey for us all, and we’ve all gotta start somewhere. Unlocking new skills is so rewarding isn’t it! Thanks again for connecting