I have the Gaahleri Swallowtail which I use for priming and terrain painting. For terrain, having the under mounted trigger is more comfortable when painting. I'm not aiming at a pinpoint spot, but I have plenty of control for detail work as well as having an easy time applying coverage layers.
An Iwata Revolution was my first airbrush. It painted real nice the first couple of sessions, but very quickly it became and absolute pain to use. It constantly clogs or gets dry tip, or more frustratingly, it does not frikkin seal all the way. I've been all over the place with brushes since then, but I have settled on cheap airbrushes from Harbor Freight (sorry, I don't think they have them in the UK). My $25 USD Avanti airbrush from harbor freight does all of my heavy lifting like priming. I recently bought their new $80 USD "Black Widow" air brush and it is an absolute dream.
I have the Neo and I've never had a single issue with clogging :/ I suspect it's more that, being a beginner budgeted airbrush, it's prone to being used by beginners who don't know how to thin their paints or maintain the airbrush properly. That was a big concern for me when I started so I did a ton of research and learnt how to properly take care of it and I've never once had a clog. So I think it's more down to user error than an issue with the airbrush itself personally. But I will say that the Neo has very delicate nozzle pieces which can be a bit fiddly. But if you're careful with it it'll give you a good many years of use 👍
I mean, the Badger Patriot 105 is definitely far more popular as a starter airbrush in the US at least, to the point where Iwata airbrushes are really only in the conversation if you absolutely must go out to a big box arts and crafts store and bring home an airbrush that same day. But I only got into the hobby during the pandemic, and I think the Iwata brushes used to be a lot more popular over here maybe 10 years ago.
Badgers are popular because they're cheaper in USA, and more importantly, their support and parts is top notch, but only in USA. For serious scale models though, people only buy iwata and procon. Don't need support if your airbrush never breaks.
My concern with Badger (badger badger badger mushroom mushroom.. ahem) is getting parts, I'm in EU so H&S made in germania seemed better. I've seen interviews where the head badger guy said that H&S are just as good and vice versa and it's basically your location. Aaaanyway, 'Barbatos Rex' on the youtues raves about the Gaahelri airbrushes
Got the ghad 39 off of Amazon for 40 quid as my first airbrush.. having nothing to compare it to I have no idea if it's good or not.. mainly use it for primer and base coat.. clogged a bit when I was first using it but that's a skill issue.. only thing I don't like is.. so when you first take it apart you'll probably drop the trigger out and the little plate that pulls the needle chuck back will fall out.. and is an absolute **** to get back in.. and god help you if you drop it.. Otherwise I like it.. just be a bit careful with it when you take it apart..
I know exactly the part you mean! I always call it the wishbone, but I think it's actually called a trigger tension spring. Annoyingly this is common across many designs... Both my Badgers do it and it drives me nuts too 😂
I agree with your assessment. Gaahleri makes great brushes at very reasonable prices. I've been using my ghad 39 to learn the basics, and I would recommend it to any beginner. Clogs? Yeah, but not too many, and it is very easy to clean without complete disassembly.
Well you’ve sold me on the Galeri, can’t you recommend a compressor to go with it? I’m just moving up from one of those plug and play mimi compressor things and worn out the cheap airbrush it came with.
They do sell compressors too, which are very reasonably priced for what they are. All I would recommend personally is making sure you get one with at least a 1 litre tank
I have the GHAC-98 and do prefer it over the Iwata NEO. However, the 0.2 and 0.3 versions of the Gaahleri you will find disappointing when cleaning and reassembly. Both of my 0.2 and 0.3 had issues with the threads and trigger wanting to go back together consistently. I own at least 10 airbrushes, (addiction you say 😂) the GHAC-98 is my preferred primer brush. But, the Mr Hobby PS-289 and PS-771 are better in quality and performance in my opinion.
I just recently got back into painting and collecting. Been on hiatus since 6th. I went straight to a Harder and Steenbeck Evo. I wanted something I could grow into not grow out of. That being said I will probably pick up something on the cheaper side to abuse along the way.
65 quid is still comes to over $140 to $190 AUD.. So I bought a cheapy Temu and threw it away after I played with it for a month .. it was useless. SO on Prime day on Amazon I bought a Gaahleri Advanced Series GHAD.. its BRILLANT. I have had it for 2 years now and use it on every model I have made since. It came with multiple needles and all the bells and whistles. Cost me $80 AUD and I got free delivery. If ever upgrade, I will be going with Gaahleri all the way.
All matters of opinion. I personally started with a Badger Patriot 105. Still use it to this day. I recently got a H&S Ultra 2024 for my boys to learn. I used it and that is fantastic also. After years I ended up with a SOTOR, Renegade Krome, Infinty, Giraldez Infinity, and recently an Evolution 2024 and Infinity 2024. Last one still waiting for in the mail. Badgers and Harder and Steenbecks. I love them all. No Iwatas or others.
Hi, could you make me some feedback about Infinity 2024 when you have it? I already have the old one and the Giraldez one, and I need to know if the new one is a real upgrade compared to these...Some creators on UA-cam tell that it is a game changer, but I 'd like to have " non sponsored users" feedbacks ;-) thanks
@@danteinferno6513 will do. I am looking forward to the improved response on the new trigger system and wondering how similar it is to Giraldez, minus the trigger pad. The pad on the Giraldez takes some getting used to. I didn’t mind the old pad, I have regular to small hands anyway. On my older Infinity, I used the O-ring mod from DredFX to improve response.
My first airbrush was a Master G22. What a piece of garbage. I almost quit the hobby because of it. I now only use it for sparying varnishes. I later upgraded to the Iwata Revolution and the experience was night and day. I still had a lot to learn, but the Revolution made the process a lot smoother. I have since been on the hunt for the best budget aribrush around. I've managed to accumulate a ton of airbrushes over the years. I have an entire bookcase full of airbrushes. I have a problem. ;) I have a couple of H&S brushes, some Iwatas, a couple of Procons/Creos, Several Badgers, and an insane number of cheap chinese brands. My current daily driver is the Iwata Eclipse. This is by far my favorite brush as it does everything and does it really well. It's a workhorse and I have yet to find another brush that has a trigger response even close to it. For detail work I use either the Procon 270 or the Renegade Khrome. I have the Gaahleri 98D, the 39 and the Mobius .3mm. I like the brand and hope they do well if for nothing else but to bring some much needed competition to the budget market. They are certainly well made, their customer support is outstanding, and they are redilly available at very reasonable prices. I don't think anyone would regret getting one as their starter airbrush. All of that said one thing I rarely see on reviews of these brushes is how consistent the trigger response is. What I mean is that with my Eclipse, I know exactly how far to pull back on the trigger to get paint to flow. It is at exactly the same point every time, and I instinctively know how much paint I will be getting at any point along the trigger pull. It makes me feel more confident when spraying. For me this is the most important aspect of any airbrush and most cheap brushes fail miserably at it. The Gaahleris are better than most cheap brands with this, but they really can't compete with the name brands in this regard. In a side by side comparison, the Mobius wasn't even close to the consistency of my Iwata Revolution. In fairness, even my H&S brushes can't match the trigger consistency of the Iwatas. But the question remains, is there an airbrush that checks all the boxes, is beginner friendly, and all at an affordable price? I think the Gaahleri's are close, but there is a better option. Recently I managed to destroy the needle and nozzle on my Eclipse. I could have went with any of my other name brand brushes, but I wanted to try out a new cheap brush I recently picked up. I paid just under $30 USD for it and it came with a bunch of extras like multiple needle/nozzle configurations and multiple cup sizes. It has a self centering nozzle very similar to the Mobius nozzle, removable paint cups like the Mobius, an attached trigger guard like the Mobius, and teflon seals like the Mobius, all for half the price of the Mobius. It sprays really really well, is easy to clean up and has outstanding control. I am talking about the NEOECO SJ83. It does have some downsides, but they are pretty minor. The .2mm setup is not as precise as any of my name brand precision brushes, but it is still pretty good. I wish it had a more standard air cap so I can backflush a little easier, but other than that it is a great all around airbush and very beginner friendly all at a really low price point. Will it replace my Eclipse, absolutely not, but I find it to be the current best recommendation for a beginner or someone who needs a backup workhorse brush. If you need to go cheaper than $30 USD look for a Fengda 183k another very good cheap brush, but you are losing the teflon seals at the sub $30 price point.
Another great brush. The black Reaper on featured in the video is a rebranded Patriot 105 Xtreme. However... They're £130 here... Quite a lot of money for a first brush.
@Rostislav0104 is that the 105 or the 105 Xtreme? The Xtreme I checked the pricing on fairly recently. But there are no badger brushes available in the UK for that cheap either way.
@Rostislav0104 not sure I love a 0.5 for a first brush, especially not a badger with their typically higher air velocity. However if it got you in to airbrushing and you still love it today, it must be great!
Great video, I’m still new to airbrush. I have a New and an old plastic Aztek. I haven’t done an airbrush video yet on my channel, but might with the Aztek for fun.
To me, Neo was the worse airbrush I had. First time I used it it was bubbling in the cup, I checked all the gaskets and realized than the nozzle was cracked, I replaced it, it worked ok, nothing phenomenal about it tho. And yes, a lot of clogging with Tamiya Acrylics Not too long after that, even tho I was cleaning it decently after use, I got the needle stuck, yeah..leak at the needle gasket, replacement of the gasket, the most expensive thing by weight in the world, a tiny Teflon gasket was $14 plus shipping, I thought the little bag was empty when I received it, getting close to a $100 mediocre airbrush at that point. While I was waiting for the gasket to arrive, I bought an Harbor freight Chinese airbrush for $20, it works like a charm, never got a problem with it. Perhaps my Neo was a lemon, but basically Neo is a Chinese airbrush with an approval stamp from Iwata that you pay a lot for. I heard many good thing about Gaahleri and I like the choice of needles, and to be honest a decent airbrush like that will be perfect for what most of us do, the idea that a $300 airbrush will turn you into a paint master is a myth, practice is the real deal.
When I was 19 (terrifyingly long ago now), I took up bass guitar. A little later than most take up and instrument... But because I was a bit older, I could of course afford nice gear. I really wanted a Fender Jazz bass at the time, but my mentor insisted to me "If you master playing on shit, you'll be amazing on something good." I always thought that was really wise... But if course back then, there just weren't options that were both cheap AND good. That wisdom is dead now. You can truly have something unbelievably special, for very little money. Champagne lifestyle on a beer budget.
A very satisfying review ! Ive subscribed for more !! As an old codge I`ve been a Badger user since the 1980`s ,but a bit sad that my new 105`s and Sotar 2020 all leak air from the nozzle end..... but , then again, so does my new Iwata Revolution CR3...why? cos they all lack rubber seals and need sealant grease on the nozzle threads......However, My Gaahleri 98D, Mobius 0.3 and Ghad 39 have never leaked from anywhere and are also solvent /enamel paint friendly. I would say though that the 98D and the Mobius atomise paints better than the Badger 105`s
I bought one of these airbrushes for £35 I'm new to airbrushing and after one shot using Vallejo primer in it I thought I had cleaned it well wasn't a bit of paint in it or on it and the next time I went to use it never worked again tried soaking it in cleaner different needles and tips still doesn't work
I love my Mobius .3. I may get the .2 upgrade kit from Gaahleri soon to try it out. I also have the Ghad-39 and it's fine but its clogs more often and the trigger postition/shape makes my hand cramp up. I only use it for priming now.
@BooksofMagic27 the Ghad-39 is a good starter, yet cheap airbrush or something that you can beat up a bit while you are learning the basics. I would rather learn and break 2 Ghad-39 than one 2024 ultra. When I first learned airbrushing, I got some hand cramps too. It takes a while to get used to.
@BooksofMagic27 the mobius sits a tiny bit higher and the way the trigger is shapped makes it easier to engage. I haven't tried to see if the parts are interchangeable. It wouldn't be a bad upgrade if they are. If you have a 3D printer, you can print a new finger pad and epoxy it to the top of the trigger where it would be more comfortable.
Man, I have a Krome sitting in my drawer that never gets used. Bought it, didn't work, couldn't make adjustments to make it work, and they wanted to charge me to send it back to get fixed. H&S has won my wallet now, especially after the 24 Ultra
@@tonym4960 oh I know. I had a '22 Evo and it just doesn't feel as good as the 24 ultra. Thinking about selling the Evo and getting an updated one lol
I have Iwata neo and it's a nice brush, but their nozzles are so fragile and prone to splitting it's not even funny when (not if) this happens as their replacement parts are so damn expensive.
Hmmm - while I'm pretty locked into my H&S at this point, these look like something I'd get as a backup, and definitely something I'd be pointing my beginner friend at who is thinking of dipping his toes into airbrushing. That price point is pretty tasty honestly!
It might just be me but I never considered the Neo BY Iwata (not real Iwata) as a good entry airbrush. I mean it could be if it was at half price. I understand that many people got theirs using art store coupons with 40-50% discounts and that would be a fair price, but for its actual price it would be much better to pay a bit extra and get an Iwata Revolution the actually intended Iwata entry airbrush. My main issue against Neo is that like all the cheapo Chinese airbrushes used a rubber seal in the nozzle. Not even a teflon one. These tend to swell by the constant contact with thinners and eventually push the nozzle to sit in an off centered angle. Its better to get rid of them and seal the nozzle with beeswax. But do you want to have to do this in an over 100 euros airbrush? I own an Iwata HP-C plus, and Iwata Eclipse (my go to airbrush), a Mr Hobby PS-270 and a T&C Vega 2000 rebranded under Revell, which is my dog of war. That thing can spray even concrete. Nowdays if I was starting over, I think I would get an H&S Evolution 2 in 1 set.
You should review both the Mobius airbrushes. Common wisdom on the internet from other creators is the 0.3 is a better brush. It would be nice to hear your view on it.
@@TesseractMinis Aw man! I was hoping it was 'MADE IN ITALY' since that new brand of airbrush and name was Italian, And, Thank you for answering my comment, Much appreciated.
If you go upmarket with the Iwatas, the Japanese made HP-BH comes with a tube of lube. Oo er. I can't remember if the Eclipse had one, it's been that long; and I've used gun oil with it for as long as I can remember.
@TheGunplaVeteran absolutely - I did notice that both have Collab models with Gaahleri and both are fantastic Gunpla channels, so that makes perfect sense.
@@TesseractMinis they are and youtuber Animous Works does reviews on them pretty heavy. I've got about a year of use of Amazon cheap airbrushes. I can already tell the mobius .3mm is a massive improvement.
You can change out pretty much every part of the Iwata Eclipse airbrushes. This leads me to believe that, if anything breaks - it can be replaced. That being said, I _have_ had bad Iwatas - the HP-BCS in particular - that I couldn’t figure out the problem with. I returned these as they were new purchases … problem finally solved when I gave that vendor the finger and purchased from another - which means they were defective and most likely unsalvageable to begin with. My point is - has anyone reached a point where they could no longer replace a bit to keep an airbrush working? Coz otherwise, if your airbrush doesn’t have replaceable parts… that might be something to look at when choosing your poison.
It's funny because I constantly get told I talk too fast, so I really try to slow down for videos. You're the first person to ever complain, in all my years doing this 😂
@TesseractMinis Haha. You can't make everyone happy! I personally don't mind the speed of your words, but rather the delays between phrases. I just bought this brush on Amazon the day after Prime Days when it was on sale for $66.00 US. I love everything, except how the trigger was a little difficult to reassemble after taking it all apart.
Yeah... The pauses are genuinely me trying to remember the next line of the script 😂 you'll notice me looking down at my tablet sometimes, during such pauses.
Hi polish chrome, cheap Chinese airbrush is all they are. The cheap Chinese $40 Amazon airbrush parts interchange with it. Only difference is the nozzle system.
The nozzle system is what makes or breaks an airbrush for beginners. Needs to be easy to clean and take apart for people with fat fingers. On a scale of 1 to 10, a Gaahleri airbrush is going to rate a good 6 or 7. The Sotar 20/20 gets a 1 (tiny and free floating, just begging for the user to sneeze and the nozzle to vanish) The Neo gets a 2 with the included wrench (up to a 4 with Iwata's red nozzle wrench) It's just a typical tiny thread in. It's common with a lot of cheap airbrushes. H&S gets an 8, as does the Iwata HP-CS Eclipse, (both have good sized floating nozzles, H&S loses points for the gasket, the HP-CS loses points for the 2 piece nozzle and needing a wrench, and at least it's a good sized wrench)
@@SgtBeltfed two piece nozzle? You mean the stainless tip in the brass for the .35 in the iwata? There's a reason for that. Machining the .35 in a brass nozzle makes it very susceptible to crushing or oblonging the orifice. A .5 has a thicker wall so it can be solid brass. I give most airbrushes with a compression fit nozzle a 7-9 just for the cleaning factor. There's a reason the iwata HP-CS is the workhorse in the airbrush community. It has all the components and factors that makes them reliable and almost maintenance free when using them during a project. And major cleaning is also easy as can be. Most consumable parts are readily available at most hobby stores, so it's easy to get parts and backup parts quickly.
@@realstrikelureco Yes, the problem for a beginner is on the inside of that nozzle, there's a lip where the paint can collect, and then they fight clogs. It's so close to being perfect. If that lip wasn't there, and the nozzle retainer was knurled so you could hand tighten it, it'd be a 10.
H&S Ultra ‘24? Yes, a little more expensive than this one at about £85-£90, but in terms of ‘beginner friendly’ brushes, the collar for different spray types (base, prime, detail) can be a game changer when you’re first starting out.
Until quite recently I swore by H&S. My Infinity 2-in-1 was one of my favourite brushes I've ever owned... But I've always found that the lower end H&S models just feel clunky and unresponsive. I think if you're going to buy from a high end brand, it's best to buy a high end model.
my first brush. wish it didnt instantly clog up then spit then after tear down clean continue to spit. nowts damaged. it just doesn't seem to like lower than 20psi with certain vallejo air paints like white.
Did you watch the video? Did you get to the part where I said I expected them to be crap? Did you get to the part where I mentioned that the airbrushes were free, but that it's an affiliate promo, (not a paid advert)? Did you get to the part where I then showed evidence on screen that I'd put my own money up for an additional brush, exactly because I was so surprised and impressed?
@@TesseractMinis Why would I watch a video claiming there's a paradigm shift in airbrushes with an affiliate link. That's retarded. Clickbait + affiliate link is just leave a snide comment and move one. Have a good day lol.
The cheapest H&S is almost double the price of the average Gaahleri. People generally don't want to start out at that price point. The vast majority of new airbrushers I've met over the years have started either with a Neo when they're on sale, or a cheap Amazon brush. Both of which Gaahleri's midrange competes with.
@@TesseractMinis i startet with 20 Euro brush. And switching to h&s was really worth it. I have the ultra and the ultra 2024 and iam getting the Evolution 2024 for myself for xmas. It is worth every penny,.
@@matthiaszapf1171 I'm not saying H&S aren't amazing! I've owned two, and loved both. They're fantastic brushes...with their only real flaw being their inconsistent trigger response, which really only affects more advanced users. However, as an entry option for a first time brusher, I don't think they currently have an offering that makes more sense than the Gaahleri midrange options. It's especially important for beginners to enter in at a price that doesn't feel too risky, and with a product that is easy to use and maintain. H&S brushes are definitely easy to use, for the most part... But maintenance on them is on the more intense end (especially because they have a number of unique parts that don't look similar to other brushes), and with H&S offerings opening up at 85-90 GBP, I don't think they're quite hitting the right price point for a first time user. It's important to understand that this video is aiming to help first timers make a choice they'll be happy with, at a price that won't concern them. That doesn't take away from all the amazing brushes out there and I've made that point explicitly in the video.
I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who had clogging issues with the Neo, I’ve recently upgraded to a H&S Evolution and i couldn’t be happier
Fantastic brush that will serve you for many years!
I have the Gaahleri Swallowtail which I use for priming and terrain painting. For terrain, having the under mounted trigger is more comfortable when painting. I'm not aiming at a pinpoint spot, but I have plenty of control for detail work as well as having an easy time applying coverage layers.
Thanks for your support for owning a Swallowtail, glad you like it
@@barbatosrex9473 it is indeed a Barbatos Rex Swallowtail airbrush. Good stuff.
An Iwata Revolution was my first airbrush.
It painted real nice the first couple of sessions, but very quickly it became and absolute pain to use. It constantly clogs or gets dry tip, or more frustratingly, it does not frikkin seal all the way.
I've been all over the place with brushes since then, but I have settled on cheap airbrushes from Harbor Freight (sorry, I don't think they have them in the UK).
My $25 USD Avanti airbrush from harbor freight does all of my heavy lifting like priming. I recently bought their new $80 USD "Black Widow" air brush and it is an absolute dream.
I have the Neo and I've never had a single issue with clogging :/ I suspect it's more that, being a beginner budgeted airbrush, it's prone to being used by beginners who don't know how to thin their paints or maintain the airbrush properly. That was a big concern for me when I started so I did a ton of research and learnt how to properly take care of it and I've never once had a clog. So I think it's more down to user error than an issue with the airbrush itself personally. But I will say that the Neo has very delicate nozzle pieces which can be a bit fiddly. But if you're careful with it it'll give you a good many years of use 👍
I mean, the Badger Patriot 105 is definitely far more popular as a starter airbrush in the US at least, to the point where Iwata airbrushes are really only in the conversation if you absolutely must go out to a big box arts and crafts store and bring home an airbrush that same day. But I only got into the hobby during the pandemic, and I think the Iwata brushes used to be a lot more popular over here maybe 10 years ago.
Similarly, Badger is virtually a dead brand over here. Maybe a handful of retailers in the whole country.
Also a Patriot 105 is £115 over here. Importing from. America costs British companies a small fortune.
Badgers are popular because they're cheaper in USA, and more importantly, their support and parts is top notch, but only in USA.
For serious scale models though, people only buy iwata and procon. Don't need support if your airbrush never breaks.
My concern with Badger (badger badger badger mushroom mushroom.. ahem) is getting parts, I'm in EU so H&S made in germania seemed better. I've seen interviews where the head badger guy said that H&S are just as good and vice versa and it's basically your location.
Aaaanyway, 'Barbatos Rex' on the youtues raves about the Gaahelri airbrushes
Got the ghad 39 off of Amazon for 40 quid as my first airbrush.. having nothing to compare it to I have no idea if it's good or not.. mainly use it for primer and base coat.. clogged a bit when I was first using it but that's a skill issue.. only thing I don't like is.. so when you first take it apart you'll probably drop the trigger out and the little plate that pulls the needle chuck back will fall out.. and is an absolute **** to get back in.. and god help you if you drop it..
Otherwise I like it.. just be a bit careful with it when you take it apart..
I know exactly the part you mean! I always call it the wishbone, but I think it's actually called a trigger tension spring.
Annoyingly this is common across many designs... Both my Badgers do it and it drives me nuts too 😂
I agree with your assessment. Gaahleri makes great brushes at very reasonable prices. I've been using my ghad 39 to learn the basics, and I would recommend it to any beginner. Clogs? Yeah, but not too many, and it is very easy to clean without complete disassembly.
I own multi airbrushes, including a Neo: never had an issue with clogging other than what was my fault, did not mix the paint right, etc.
Well you’ve sold me on the Galeri, can’t you recommend a compressor to go with it?
I’m just moving up from one of those plug and play mimi compressor things and worn out the cheap airbrush it came with.
They do sell compressors too, which are very reasonably priced for what they are. All I would recommend personally is making sure you get one with at least a 1 litre tank
@@TesseractMinis well Black Fridays coming up so going to take the plunge if the price is right. Cheers!
I have the GHAC-98 and do prefer it over the Iwata NEO. However, the 0.2 and 0.3 versions of the Gaahleri you will find disappointing when cleaning and reassembly.
Both of my 0.2 and 0.3 had issues with the threads and trigger wanting to go back together consistently.
I own at least 10 airbrushes, (addiction you say 😂) the GHAC-98 is my preferred primer brush. But, the Mr Hobby PS-289 and PS-771 are better in quality and performance in my opinion.
I just recently got back into painting and collecting. Been on hiatus since 6th. I went straight to a Harder and Steenbeck Evo. I wanted something I could grow into not grow out of. That being said I will probably pick up something on the cheaper side to abuse along the way.
65 quid is still comes to over $140 to $190 AUD.. So I bought a cheapy Temu and threw it away after I played with it for a month .. it was useless. SO on Prime day on Amazon I bought a Gaahleri Advanced Series GHAD.. its BRILLANT. I have had it for 2 years now and use it on every model I have made since. It came with multiple needles and all the bells and whistles. Cost me $80 AUD and I got free delivery. If ever upgrade, I will be going with Gaahleri all the way.
All matters of opinion. I personally started with a Badger Patriot 105. Still use it to this day. I recently got a H&S Ultra 2024 for my boys to learn. I used it and that is fantastic also. After years I ended up with a SOTOR, Renegade Krome, Infinty, Giraldez Infinity, and recently an Evolution 2024 and Infinity 2024. Last one still waiting for in the mail. Badgers and Harder and Steenbecks. I love them all. No Iwatas or others.
Hi, could you make me some feedback about Infinity 2024 when you have it? I already have the old one and the Giraldez one, and I need to know if the new one is a real upgrade compared to these...Some creators on UA-cam tell that it is a game changer, but I 'd like to have " non sponsored users" feedbacks ;-) thanks
@@danteinferno6513 will do. I am looking forward to the improved response on the new trigger system and wondering how similar it is to Giraldez, minus the trigger pad. The pad on the Giraldez takes some getting used to. I didn’t mind the old pad, I have regular to small hands anyway. On my older Infinity, I used the O-ring mod from DredFX to improve response.
My first airbrush was a Master G22. What a piece of garbage. I almost quit the hobby because of it. I now only use it for sparying varnishes. I later upgraded to the Iwata Revolution and the experience was night and day. I still had a lot to learn, but the Revolution made the process a lot smoother. I have since been on the hunt for the best budget aribrush around. I've managed to accumulate a ton of airbrushes over the years. I have an entire bookcase full of airbrushes. I have a problem. ;)
I have a couple of H&S brushes, some Iwatas, a couple of Procons/Creos, Several Badgers, and an insane number of cheap chinese brands. My current daily driver is the Iwata Eclipse. This is by far my favorite brush as it does everything and does it really well. It's a workhorse and I have yet to find another brush that has a trigger response even close to it. For detail work I use either the Procon 270 or the Renegade Khrome.
I have the Gaahleri 98D, the 39 and the Mobius .3mm. I like the brand and hope they do well if for nothing else but to bring some much needed competition to the budget market. They are certainly well made, their customer support is outstanding, and they are redilly available at very reasonable prices. I don't think anyone would regret getting one as their starter airbrush. All of that said one thing I rarely see on reviews of these brushes is how consistent the trigger response is. What I mean is that with my Eclipse, I know exactly how far to pull back on the trigger to get paint to flow. It is at exactly the same point every time, and I instinctively know how much paint I will be getting at any point along the trigger pull. It makes me feel more confident when spraying. For me this is the most important aspect of any airbrush and most cheap brushes fail miserably at it. The Gaahleris are better than most cheap brands with this, but they really can't compete with the name brands in this regard. In a side by side comparison, the Mobius wasn't even close to the consistency of my Iwata Revolution. In fairness, even my H&S brushes can't match the trigger consistency of the Iwatas.
But the question remains, is there an airbrush that checks all the boxes, is beginner friendly, and all at an affordable price? I think the Gaahleri's are close, but there is a better option. Recently I managed to destroy the needle and nozzle on my Eclipse. I could have went with any of my other name brand brushes, but I wanted to try out a new cheap brush I recently picked up. I paid just under $30 USD for it and it came with a bunch of extras like multiple needle/nozzle configurations and multiple cup sizes. It has a self centering nozzle very similar to the Mobius nozzle, removable paint cups like the Mobius, an attached trigger guard like the Mobius, and teflon seals like the Mobius, all for half the price of the Mobius. It sprays really really well, is easy to clean up and has outstanding control. I am talking about the NEOECO SJ83. It does have some downsides, but they are pretty minor. The .2mm setup is not as precise as any of my name brand precision brushes, but it is still pretty good. I wish it had a more standard air cap so I can backflush a little easier, but other than that it is a great all around airbush and very beginner friendly all at a really low price point. Will it replace my Eclipse, absolutely not, but I find it to be the current best recommendation for a beginner or someone who needs a backup workhorse brush. If you need to go cheaper than $30 USD look for a Fengda 183k another very good cheap brush, but you are losing the teflon seals at the sub $30 price point.
For me king was Badger 105 Patriot, AK-47 of airbrushes
Another great brush. The black Reaper on featured in the video is a rebranded Patriot 105 Xtreme.
However... They're £130 here... Quite a lot of money for a first brush.
@@TesseractMinis what?! $60 on amazon for 0.5 nozzle one in US
@Rostislav0104 is that the 105 or the 105 Xtreme? The Xtreme I checked the pricing on fairly recently. But there are no badger brushes available in the UK for that cheap either way.
@@TesseractMinis its for regular 105 patriot with 0.5 nozzle. Best intro brush IMO
@Rostislav0104 not sure I love a 0.5 for a first brush, especially not a badger with their typically higher air velocity.
However if it got you in to airbrushing and you still love it today, it must be great!
Great video, I’m still new to airbrush. I have a New and an old plastic Aztek. I haven’t done an airbrush video yet on my channel, but might with the Aztek for fun.
To me, Neo was the worse airbrush I had. First time I used it it was bubbling in the cup, I checked all the gaskets and realized than the nozzle was cracked, I replaced it, it worked ok, nothing phenomenal about it tho. And yes, a lot of clogging with Tamiya Acrylics
Not too long after that, even tho I was cleaning it decently after use, I got the needle stuck, yeah..leak at the needle gasket, replacement of the gasket, the most expensive thing by weight in the world, a tiny Teflon gasket was $14 plus shipping, I thought the little bag was empty when I received it, getting close to a $100 mediocre airbrush at that point.
While I was waiting for the gasket to arrive, I bought an Harbor freight Chinese airbrush for $20, it works like a charm, never got a problem with it.
Perhaps my Neo was a lemon, but basically Neo is a Chinese airbrush with an approval stamp from Iwata that you pay a lot for.
I heard many good thing about Gaahleri and I like the choice of needles, and to be honest a decent airbrush like that will be perfect for what most of us do, the idea that a $300 airbrush will turn you into a paint master is a myth, practice is the real deal.
When I was 19 (terrifyingly long ago now), I took up bass guitar. A little later than most take up and instrument... But because I was a bit older, I could of course afford nice gear.
I really wanted a Fender Jazz bass at the time, but my mentor insisted to me "If you master playing on shit, you'll be amazing on something good."
I always thought that was really wise... But if course back then, there just weren't options that were both cheap AND good.
That wisdom is dead now. You can truly have something unbelievably special, for very little money. Champagne lifestyle on a beer budget.
The Neo was the worst airbrush I've ever used and owned. Stay away from them
A very satisfying review ! Ive subscribed for more !! As an old codge I`ve been a Badger user since the 1980`s ,but a bit sad that my new 105`s and Sotar 2020 all leak air from the nozzle end..... but , then again, so does my new Iwata Revolution CR3...why? cos they all lack rubber seals and need sealant grease on the nozzle threads......However, My Gaahleri 98D, Mobius 0.3 and Ghad 39 have never leaked from anywhere and are also solvent /enamel paint friendly.
I would say though that the 98D and the Mobius atomise paints better than the Badger 105`s
I bought one of these airbrushes for £35 I'm new to airbrushing and after one shot using Vallejo primer in it I thought I had cleaned it well wasn't a bit of paint in it or on it and the next time I went to use it never worked again tried soaking it in cleaner different needles and tips still doesn't work
I liked the Neo so much I gave it to someone. No one I knew
My local hobby pusher has Gaahleri Airbrushes...mayb I should check them out. I think my favourite fact at this point is the inclusion of oil...
Any plans to review the fancy airbrush you bought?
The Mobius has arrived and is fantastic, so whilst I probably won't review it, it will appear in videos and commissions
You will like the Mobius. It shoots and feels better than the ACE. It feels like a more expensive airbrush.
I love my Mobius .3. I may get the .2 upgrade kit from Gaahleri soon to try it out. I also have the Ghad-39 and it's fine but its clogs more often and the trigger postition/shape makes my hand cramp up. I only use it for priming now.
@BooksofMagic27 the Ghad-39 is a good starter, yet cheap airbrush or something that you can beat up a bit while you are learning the basics. I would rather learn and break 2 Ghad-39 than one 2024 ultra. When I first learned airbrushing, I got some hand cramps too. It takes a while to get used to.
@@bacawaka2813 It's something with the design on the Ghad-39. I don't get any cramping at all on the Mobius.
@BooksofMagic27 the mobius sits a tiny bit higher and the way the trigger is shapped makes it easier to engage. I haven't tried to see if the parts are interchangeable. It wouldn't be a bad upgrade if they are. If you have a 3D printer, you can print a new finger pad and epoxy it to the top of the trigger where it would be more comfortable.
Man, I have a Krome sitting in my drawer that never gets used. Bought it, didn't work, couldn't make adjustments to make it work, and they wanted to charge me to send it back to get fixed. H&S has won my wallet now, especially after the 24 Ultra
im the same. had nothing but problems, sent it back, and then it just didnt work again, went H&S.
The 24 Ultra really is an amazing beginner brush that actually works great for non-beginners as well
@@tonym4960 oh I know. I had a '22 Evo and it just doesn't feel as good as the 24 ultra. Thinking about selling the Evo and getting an updated one lol
nice looking airbrush
I absolutely love the Mobius. I have both of them and love them. I use them just as much as my h&s evolution silverline.
I have Iwata neo and it's a nice brush, but their nozzles are so fragile and prone to splitting it's not even funny when (not if) this happens as their replacement parts are so damn expensive.
Hmmm - while I'm pretty locked into my H&S at this point, these look like something I'd get as a backup, and definitely something I'd be pointing my beginner friend at who is thinking of dipping his toes into airbrushing. That price point is pretty tasty honestly!
In that case, I hope you watched till the end for a little bonus!
Thanks for watching.
Guess i've hit the "get off my lawn" phase of hobbying...my first Iwata was an eclipse...
The Eclipse is a great brush! Chunky price for a first brush, but not one that I think anyone would regret buying.
Same! I got my Eclipse before the Neo was released. I'm dead happy with it, it's a tank of an airbrush.
No better airbrush you can buy for a workhorse one. Self centering nozzle means it can take an absolutely massive beating and still be easily cleaned.
replacement parts for iwata are just CRAZY expensive, stay the hell away from them!
Had the ghaad 39, sold it and now using german quality Evolution plus 2024 and will never look back 😝
It might just be me but I never considered the Neo BY Iwata (not real Iwata) as a good entry airbrush. I mean it could be if it was at half price. I understand that many people got theirs using art store coupons with 40-50% discounts and that would be a fair price, but for its actual price it would be much better to pay a bit extra and get an Iwata Revolution the actually intended Iwata entry airbrush. My main issue against Neo is that like all the cheapo Chinese airbrushes used a rubber seal in the nozzle. Not even a teflon one. These tend to swell by the constant contact with thinners and eventually push the nozzle to sit in an off centered angle. Its better to get rid of them and seal the nozzle with beeswax. But do you want to have to do this in an over 100 euros airbrush?
I own an Iwata HP-C plus, and Iwata Eclipse (my go to airbrush), a Mr Hobby PS-270 and a T&C Vega 2000 rebranded under Revell, which is my dog of war. That thing can spray even concrete.
Nowdays if I was starting over, I think I would get an H&S Evolution 2 in 1 set.
You should review both the Mobius airbrushes. Common wisdom on the internet from other creators is the 0.3 is a better brush. It would be nice to hear your view on it.
What country did that new brand of air brush came from?
I believe, like the Iwata Neo, they're made in China.
@@TesseractMinis Aw man! I was hoping it was 'MADE IN ITALY' since that new brand of airbrush and name was Italian, And, Thank you for answering my comment, Much appreciated.
@@TesseractMinis Correction: Taiwan.
I use pistol grip airbrushes to do graphic designs on vehicles and motorcycles only.
If you go upmarket with the Iwatas, the Japanese made HP-BH comes with a tube of lube. Oo er.
I can't remember if the Eclipse had one, it's been that long; and I've used gun oil with it for as long as I can remember.
Made in same factory as Iwatta
Fengda Airbrushes is all you need. bout 30 ish bucks get you into it. Does everything perfectly serviceable.
Nice bro. Quality production, quality product
I just got the 0.3mm mobius and about to start my painting of a MG gundam kit
I've heard that the Gunpla community have really embraced Gaahleri?
@@TesseractMinis yea and that's probably due in part of youtubers StudioG and Barbatos Rex.
@TheGunplaVeteran absolutely - I did notice that both have Collab models with Gaahleri and both are fantastic Gunpla channels, so that makes perfect sense.
@@TesseractMinis they are and youtuber Animous Works does reviews on them pretty heavy. I've got about a year of use of Amazon cheap airbrushes. I can already tell the mobius .3mm is a massive improvement.
Did your code get used up already? Doesn't seem to work
Not to the best of my knowledge, I've seen it still working recently. Did you double check the spelling and case?
Ah... the Chinese are coming on strong with everything we buy....
Thanks for the 10% I just ordered the Mobius.
Thanks for supporting the channel, by using our coupon code! I think my Mobius arrives today and I'm very excited!
Feels like a 15 min promo?
You can change out pretty much every part of the Iwata Eclipse airbrushes. This leads me to believe that, if anything breaks - it can be replaced. That being said, I _have_ had bad Iwatas - the HP-BCS in particular - that I couldn’t figure out the problem with. I returned these as they were new purchases … problem finally solved when I gave that vendor the finger and purchased from another - which means they were defective and most likely unsalvageable to begin with.
My point is - has anyone reached a point where they could no longer replace a bit to keep an airbrush working? Coz otherwise, if your airbrush doesn’t have replaceable parts… that might be something to look at when choosing your poison.
Pro-tip: play this video at 1.25 or even 1.5 speed. Dude tallkksss liike molaaasssessss.
It's funny because I constantly get told I talk too fast, so I really try to slow down for videos. You're the first person to ever complain, in all my years doing this 😂
@TesseractMinis
Haha. You can't make everyone happy! I personally don't mind the speed of your words, but rather the delays between phrases.
I just bought this brush on Amazon the day after Prime Days when it was on sale for $66.00 US.
I love everything, except how the trigger was a little difficult to reassemble after taking it all apart.
Yeah... The pauses are genuinely me trying to remember the next line of the script 😂 you'll notice me looking down at my tablet sometimes, during such pauses.
Hi polish chrome, cheap Chinese airbrush is all they are. The cheap Chinese $40 Amazon airbrush parts interchange with it. Only difference is the nozzle system.
The nozzle system is what makes or breaks an airbrush for beginners. Needs to be easy to clean and take apart for people with fat fingers.
On a scale of 1 to 10, a Gaahleri airbrush is going to rate a good 6 or 7.
The Sotar 20/20 gets a 1 (tiny and free floating, just begging for the user to sneeze and the nozzle to vanish)
The Neo gets a 2 with the included wrench (up to a 4 with Iwata's red nozzle wrench) It's just a typical tiny thread in. It's common with a lot of cheap airbrushes.
H&S gets an 8, as does the Iwata HP-CS Eclipse, (both have good sized floating nozzles, H&S loses points for the gasket, the HP-CS loses points for the 2 piece nozzle and needing a wrench, and at least it's a good sized wrench)
Cheap Amazon parts also interchange with many big branded brushes. Particularly the Iwata Neo, which is what this video is making a comparison to.
@@TesseractMinis Iwata Neo is made "FOR" iwata. Thats why the parts interchange. I know because I was sponsored by Iwata and Createx for years.
@@SgtBeltfed two piece nozzle? You mean the stainless tip in the brass for the .35 in the iwata? There's a reason for that. Machining the .35 in a brass nozzle makes it very susceptible to crushing or oblonging the orifice. A .5 has a thicker wall so it can be solid brass. I give most airbrushes with a compression fit nozzle a 7-9 just for the cleaning factor. There's a reason the iwata HP-CS is the workhorse in the airbrush community. It has all the components and factors that makes them reliable and almost maintenance free when using them during a project. And major cleaning is also easy as can be. Most consumable parts are readily available at most hobby stores, so it's easy to get parts and backup parts quickly.
@@realstrikelureco Yes, the problem for a beginner is on the inside of that nozzle, there's a lip where the paint can collect, and then they fight clogs. It's so close to being perfect. If that lip wasn't there, and the nozzle retainer was knurled so you could hand tighten it, it'd be a 10.
Interesting.... It might finally be time to upgrade from the no-name Chinese turd from Amazon that I've been using.
Definitely think you'll see a huge improvement, for not huge money. I'm still kinda reeling from how much they've impressed me.
H&S Ultra ‘24? Yes, a little more expensive than this one at about £85-£90, but in terms of ‘beginner friendly’ brushes, the collar for different spray types (base, prime, detail) can be a game changer when you’re first starting out.
Until quite recently I swore by H&S. My Infinity 2-in-1 was one of my favourite brushes I've ever owned... But I've always found that the lower end H&S models just feel clunky and unresponsive. I think if you're going to buy from a high end brand, it's best to buy a high end model.
my first brush. wish it didnt instantly clog up then spit then after tear down clean continue to spit. nowts damaged. it just doesn't seem to like lower than 20psi with certain vallejo air paints like white.
It’s pronounced like “Gallery”
Oh look, a youtuber calling his sponsored link great. Nothing new under tge sun lol
Did you watch the video?
Did you get to the part where I said I expected them to be crap?
Did you get to the part where I mentioned that the airbrushes were free, but that it's an affiliate promo, (not a paid advert)?
Did you get to the part where I then showed evidence on screen that I'd put my own money up for an additional brush, exactly because I was so surprised and impressed?
@@TesseractMinis Why would I watch a video claiming there's a paradigm shift in airbrushes with an affiliate link. That's retarded. Clickbait + affiliate link is just leave a snide comment and move one. Have a good day lol.
iwata neo in shambles
sorry, but harder&steenbeck
is the better choice,
100,150,200 bucks. ultra,evolution,infinity,
get a good airbrush !
The cheapest H&S is almost double the price of the average Gaahleri. People generally don't want to start out at that price point.
The vast majority of new airbrushers I've met over the years have started either with a Neo when they're on sale, or a cheap Amazon brush. Both of which Gaahleri's midrange competes with.
@@TesseractMinis i startet with 20 Euro brush. And switching to h&s was really worth it. I have the ultra and the ultra 2024 and iam getting the Evolution 2024 for myself for xmas. It is worth every penny,.
@@matthiaszapf1171 I'm not saying H&S aren't amazing! I've owned two, and loved both. They're fantastic brushes...with their only real flaw being their inconsistent trigger response, which really only affects more advanced users.
However, as an entry option for a first time brusher, I don't think they currently have an offering that makes more sense than the Gaahleri midrange options.
It's especially important for beginners to enter in at a price that doesn't feel too risky, and with a product that is easy to use and maintain.
H&S brushes are definitely easy to use, for the most part... But maintenance on them is on the more intense end (especially because they have a number of unique parts that don't look similar to other brushes), and with H&S offerings opening up at 85-90 GBP, I don't think they're quite hitting the right price point for a first time user.
It's important to understand that this video is aiming to help first timers make a choice they'll be happy with, at a price that won't concern them. That doesn't take away from all the amazing brushes out there and I've made that point explicitly in the video.
The Neo is a bag of overpriced usa shyte , honestly its like their cars works for 5mins and then it's utter crap .
The Neo is made in China
It’s all too complicated too bad no one sells a complete kit with all the components and user instructional manual.