The Best Portable Airbrush From Amazon?
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
- Today let's unbox and check out a portable airbrush I purchased from Amazon. I will run some different types of paints though it and give my opinion on where I think this portable airbrush fits into model railroading and modeling in general.
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I'm an airbrushing modeler too. I started building model cars in the late '50s, added 1/24 scale slot cars in the '60s, & started airbrushing in 1970. For the first 35 years I mainly used lacquer, but I switched to all acrylics in 2005. One never knows it all & you never know too much. I've watched several of your videos & like their content & your way of presenting the topics. Videos on airbrush setup & cleaning are always interesting. I'm now in my mid-70s, so don't now do a lot of airbrushing, but I have subscribed so I can see your other videos. Many topics are useful to a variety of hobbies.
Thank you sir very much for subscribing and especially for giving your time and commenting. I love hearing from other modelers. And especially love hearing about your story and journey. Take care.
As someone who lives in an apartment and can't really use a compressor and this is exactly what I need. I 3D print scale accessories for RC crawlers and this is exactly what I need to paint them. Thank you for the review.
You are very welcome Michael. Thank you for letting me know my videos are helping. This is why I created my channel, to help. Oh and your going to love that airbrush system. I bought it just for the portable air compressor, but the airbrush that came with it is really decent. I wish when I first got started in airbrushing that my first airbrush was even a tenth as nice as the one that came in this portable airbrush kit...Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care and happy railroading....
This particular portable airbrush compressor is working like a charm. I did a video on it a while back. It's the future of airbrushing.
I wouldn't go for a different brand or type, I tried a cheaper one and it didn't work as well. So if you want to buy one, buy the one from this video.
Nice channel, keep them coming !
Thank you so much for the props. I appreciate it. I do need to say that I have recently reviewed a new portable airbrush kit that I think is actually better then this one. Don't get me wrong I do like this one also, but the one I just did a video for which is Ovaga is just a bit better. Thanks for watching.....
Im glad people like this thing. I got one off amazon over the weekend solely based on site reviews. The listing for it says 32psi, and i was worried that wasnt enough, but am glad to hear most people use 20psi anyway. I have no experience, and only standard acrylic craft paints to work with (i may just get some air brush paints though to learn with however.). Just nice knowing i didnt get something terrible lmao.
I would definitely start out with airbrush paints. Using acrylic craft paints can be difficult and frustrating until you get used to thinning paints and knowing how your airbrush works. Don't forget to filter your paints, especially craft paints before loading them into your airbrush. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Love to see how to set up an airbrush
This is a great video. As a long time sufferer of airbrush phobia (fear of messing up) I am tempted to give this airbrush a try. I also enjoyed your other videos on using craft paints, etc. Additional videos on anything painting related are welcome. Thank you Paul
Thank you for watching and commenting Thomas. I appreciate it very much.
That's so cool, I think I'm going to commit and take the plunge with this bad boy. Thanks for the straining tip, I haven't seen anyone else talking about that.
I am at abstract artists and I just ordered my first airbrush. I’m not afraid to use cheap stuff I appreciate the video could save me a lot of money
I'm sure you will like it. It works just fine. I personally bought it just for the battery operated air compressor, but I was impressed with how well the airbrush itself worked. With that being said I still prefer to use my Iawata Eclipse airbrush. I can still feel the difference in quality, plus the standard Eclipse is just a tad bit easier to clean. It breaks down a little differently than many airbrushes. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care and happy railroading.....
Great review mate, im new in airbrushing and in the market to get one of those but was sceptical... Im in slot cars scenery and this seems perfect
Thanks for that
The money you save by buying this capable airbrush unit you can spend on getting good quality paints without breaking the bank. Great video.
Thomas. That is an excellent point. Thank you for sharing it.
I just bought this airbrush before seeing this video. So far, so good! Thanks!
Great video. Thanks for the honest opinion.
I’m new to airbrushing and your honest opinion gave me the courage to take the plunge.(it's all mine)
I'm sure cleaning will be the next venture on this device, so YES would love to see a follow up video on taking apart and cleaning this device
Hey Jerome. First off. Thank you for giving your time and watching my video. I am glad that I was able to help. And stay tuned I'm working on a follow up video on Airbrushing 101. Take care and happy railroading......
Thanks for the links. Been slowly getting back into modelling hobby. Added these items to my amazon wish list. Good review. I have been on the fence about this for a while. Again, good show. I would love to do model railroad HO scale too, but house lacks the room. Added your channel anyway, never know if there is other stuff I cojld use.
That's awesome to hear you are getting back into modeling. Definitely a stress reliever, at least for me. As far as model railroading, you could always look at N scale since you have room constraints. I'm working on an N scale layout right now before I go onto my HO scale layout.
More proof that paint prep is everything!
I have a Pasche VL, and really want a gravity feed. I am looking at the Master Airbrush G233 which should cover me for my trains, gumpla and other tasks.
I already have the hoses, and a large pancake compressor so I am mainly focused on a low cost airbrush. I am seriously impressed it shot any paint at all honestly.
Dan. You are no more impressed than I am. I figured it would shoot the createx paint ok'ish. But I honestly thought that it would just spit and sputter with the craft paint. I have seen good reviews on the master line of airbrushes. Good luck with your painting endeavors and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Take care.
Thanks for sharing, Amazing that it is a cheaper way to start out with painting. I will order and try this as a first time airbrush user. Thanks again for your video.
Frank. It is definitely a great way to start. For me just the portable compressor was well worth the price. I have higher end airbrushes that I prefer to use and it works great with them also. So basically I'm saying, start with this and when you are ready to upgrade then all you need to buy is an airbrush. Don't get me wrong. The airbrush that comes with this kit paints just fine, but there is still a difference between it and a 250 dollar plus airbrush. Thank you for watching. And please let know how you make out with your new kit and if you have any questions, I will be happy to help if I can. You can message me through Facebook. It's Paul's Railroad over there as well. Take care.
primed a bunch of models with it. idk how well it works for painting a lifelike portrait but it did what i needed really well. going to use it for glow effects and things like colorshift paints that do better with thin even layers. seems to be just what i needed.
Hey sr74. It does indeed work great for general modeling. However I have used it enough now to confirm my suspension about pressure drop off with extended use. Don't get me wrong it works great, but once that battery gets real low the air pressure definitely drops a noticeable amount. Definitely not something you want to happen during a fine art type of painting session. Still a fantastic purchase though. I use mine still all the time. Take care.
@PaulsRailroad makes sense. I used it for a half hour and it drooped only to 75% and I doubt if I'd use it for longer so I think it's prolly a good fit for me. I suppose if I were doing fine art on the go I'd just buy two and swap lol.
I’m new to airbrushing and would also like to see how you set your air brush up. PS. I bought the same airbrush but now I need a strainer 😂👍🏽
you earned a subscriber. Love your attitude, discussion of limitations of the airbrush, helps. Nicely done!
D A Welcome aboard. Thank you very much for subbing and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Take care.
I got this same model in blue last summer. Still going strong. I am thinking about ordering a second, just for the compressor though.
No doubt. That compressor is well worth the price alone.
Great video. Thanks for the honest (unsponsored) opinion. I always trust this type of review more.
Thank you for watching Ron. It is definitely unsponsered. I had that thing sitting in my wish list for months. And when it went on sale I just had to pull the trigger on. I'm very glad that I did. Take care.
Waiting for mine in the mail 🥰
Awesome. You're gonna love the portability of it. I have not used my actual air compressor since I've purchased mine.
i ordered mine a few hours ago and it's coming tomorrow. good to know i ordered a decent one :) thank you for the review and the tip about straining paint
btw how's the air brush so far?
It's a great kit. I bought it mainly for the compressor. I have however recently reviewed a new style of portable kit from Ovaga that I like even better. Don't get me wrong. What you bought works great. I just want to be honest with everyone.
@@RoadsAndRailsHobbies I'll look into the ovaga, thanks
Great review. You just earned a subscriber. Can't wait for more!
Hey welcome aboard. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Take care.
Great video. I will soon be using an airbrush. 👍
That's fantastic Peter. Once you get used to using it. You will love airbrushing. As a matter of fact, stay tuned to my channel. My next video that I am currently working on is a beginner's airbrushing video. Take care and thanks for watching and commenting.
Great review. I have seen these before but was wondering if they are any good. I would love to see a video on how you set this airbrush up. Thanks for sharing. Dave
Thanks for watching Dave. I think I will delve into setting up an airbrush on an upcoming video. I need to do a couple of videos related more to model railroading first. Take care.
thanks Paul good review
You are very welcome Stef. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video, thanks man
Thank you for watching and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Glad I found your channel! Subbed
Hello Mr PAUL : The question is what it the battery life of the unit , and can it be replace without trying to sending back to the company ( the Iyymds unit ). As for your use of craft paints think you I didn't know that ,and I will try it ,
I can get about a solid hour out of it before it starts dying which is pretty good. And the unit is sealed so, if you can change the battery it probably wouldn't be an easy job.
Been quite a long time since I've done any airbrushing and trying to catch up to the latest equipment, paints, etc. Although I already have several brushes and a good compressor, I just ordered this kit thanks to your review and the great feedback on Amazon. Thank you.
I do have a question on something a little different. What do you use to strip factory paint off of your models and how do you do it? I'm just getting ready to repaint my fleet of HO locos. Thanks again! Andy K. (Nashville Road)
Hey Andy. Everything that I have been painting has been raw without any previous paint on it. However if I were to repaint an plastic piece of rolling stock or engine I don't think I would take a chance on stripping it. I would be afraid of how a stripper would react with the plastic. I would simply spray either a white, gray, or black primer over it very lightly. Just enough to get the old color covered without too much buildup so you don't lose any details.
Thanks, Paul. A lot of us do strip the original paint before repainting. The biggest reason for it is that the lettering and paint lines will show through because of their thickness. The other problem that we have is that depending on the manufacturer, some will strip easy and others (like Kato) can be a real bugger to remove. Your thoughts are well taken. Thanks, Andy. @@RoadsAndRailsHobbies
I bought something similar from a well-known online marketplace (not Amazon) and I have to say that the result was craptacular!
The thing wouldn't even spray water.
These things come with a minute nozzle and having unsuccessfully inspected that, I over tightened it with the little spanner and broke it. And there it sits, an object of my folly.
I've found that the difference between a brand name and a generic ohm one is that with a brand one (iawata etc) you have access to parts.
My suggestion in short: forget it.
Hey John. I couldn't agree with you more about buying the best quality that you can afford. I mention there fact in several of my other videos. I bought this item mainly for the portable air compressor. I myself was concerned with the airbrush capabilities. I've bought junk before and have had the same experience that had, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well the airbrush that came with this kit actually worked. Now it will not compete with my Iwata's, but it is a great airbrush for first times wanting to get into the hobby with the least output of money. It sucks you had such a bad experience. Maybe I just got lucky.... Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it very much. Take care and happy railroading.......
@@RoadsAndRailsHobbies yes, thank you for that.
Dealing with this particular well known online marketplace is a bit like buying something off the back of a truck in a hotel carpark.
The description of the item was, I suspect, the result of some creative cutting and pasting from other sources. In short, the money was refunded and I kept the item. My loss was about US$10.
I'm a newbie to airbrushing so something like an Iawata is out for me. Thanks again.
so?! is it still working and operating? Just stumbled across your channel, thanks for the quick overview and honest report.
Still going strong. The only downsides that I have come across. But both were known up front and expected. One you can't change the air pressure. Two, being battery operated, you only get about 30 to 45 minutes of continuous use before having to recharge it, and third. When the battery gets very low you can tell the difference in the air pressure output. But that doesn't happen until it is almost completely dead. I still use it more than my air compressor unless I know I'm going to have a long painting session.
@@RoadsAndRailsHobbies Excellent news! Out of curiosity, is it possible to have the unit plugged to be "charging AND operating" simultaneously? Really appreciate your time and response - cheers, Paul!
That is a great question and as a matter of fact I tried that. The one time I used it to almost failure I plugged the unit in and unfortunately it see to expell energy faster than it would charge, and I did not notice any type if power bypass going on. In other words when I plugged it in it did not seem to start performing better. It still seemed almost dead.
@@RoadsAndRailsHobbies Ah yes, charge rate vs consumption rate might be a factor when you get super low on the battery - understood! Thank you again for the review and feeback!
Can you hook up other airbrushes to the hose?
You can use any airbrush you like. They all work just fine.
Thanks Paul for a great instructional review. I clicked on the link , but the Amazon product shown was for 32 PSI instead of 20 PSI. Can you provide the specific model number of your kit? Thanks !!
Hi Robert. It is the same manufacturer. Looks like a newer model from them.
@@RoadsAndRailsHobbies The newer model is preset at 32 PSI, so now I will need a pressure regulator? Thanks for the quick reply!
Tally store air to pump when you acrion the airbrush or does it only. Pump air when you use the trigger like a diaphragm pump without the tank?
It only runs when you press the trigger on the airbrush and there is demand for air.
Thanks for the video. I'd always been interested in it (for the control and speed) as I might be getting back into BattleTech (wargaming miniatures). Priming and maybe a couple base coats. For the price it seems like a no brainer. I guess the question will be how well the compressor holds up over time with use? Have you still been liking it, Paul?
Hey Estwilde. For the most part I have quit using my big air compressor all together. I have only been using this kits air compressor with my good airbrush though. The airbrush that comes with it works just fine, but I'm spoiled and like my Iwata's. I don't paint every day all day long. More like once a week or so. Some of my painting sessions have been over an hour long, not continuous mind you, but I'll paint one part, change colors and paint another, etc. I am like you curious as to how long this portable compressor is going to "last". But heck, even if I only get a year out of it. I will buy another one just for its convenience.
@@RoadsAndRailsHobbies thanks for the reply Paul. Lets hope it does last! It sure sounds really convenient!
at the start of the vid ... just pointing out ... a LOT of times, Amazon 'company' names ... if they are an unpronounceable set of letters ... are often chinese nockoff companies
Makes sense. Thanks for the info...
What’s the point of straining the paint ?
Hi MontyGumby. You should always strain/filter your paints to remove any particulates that could potentially clog your airbrush. For me I use the inexpensive craft paints quite a bit to airbrush many of my projects and I find that in most instances the pigments in those paints are not ground up super fine and can be quite large in fact, so you would definitely want to filter them to ensure your airbrush will have no issues when using those paints.
were can i buy that strainer that you use
Hey Juan. There is a link in the description of this video. That is the easiest way to get there. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it very much. Take care.
i found it
Great vid, I must have missed it, but what ratio of iso and craft paint did you use?
Hello fellow Turkey hunter. You didn't miss anything. I just guesstimated the mixture. I just try to shoot for a milk like consistency. Craft paints vary so much in their consistency that there is no hard and fast ratios to go by.
I think he runs about a 50/50 mix. You can go more or less depending on the airbrush, PSI etc.
Does anyone know if the compressor is compatible with the iwata neo cn?
I bought a portable airbrush kid from amazon thats called "Autolock" but it didnt fit my iwata neo cn.
It is compatible with any standard airbrush. I use it with my Iwata eclipse and NEO. . Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care and happy railroading....
@@RoadsAndRailsHobbies thank you for the quick answer!
Will by one for my RC Heli Hobby......Houdinircheli
You could weather a train while riding a train!!!!
Hey brother. You sure could weather a train while on a train. May have to be a stowaway in a boxcar, or we may upset passengers. LOL.
@@RoadsAndRailsHobbies passengers smasengers 😎
That's so cool, I think I'm going to commit and take the plunge with this bad boy. Thanks for the straining tip, I haven't seen anyone else talking about that.
Thanks for watching and commenting Jason. Good luck with the plunge. 😁. You'll love the airbrush. Take care and happy railroading.....