Multi-Purpose Gravity Feed Air Brush Kit & Air Compressor

I have read through all of the reviews with low ratings and I can all see why they gave this WONDERFUL product a low rating. It is simply because they are ignorant, not because the product if broken. Heck, I thought my compressor and airbrush were broken when I first got them, too! As a newbie to this product and airbrushing in general, here is a little newbie guide I threw together: The compressor: The first deal is that the regulator is not attached. My compressor came with Teflon tape (I'm not sure if yours will, I got mine used). You NEED to wrap the male part on the compressor in Teflon tape then screw on the regulator. This is done so that the none of the air leaks out. Once it is attached, you can hook up the braided hose. Here is the deal with the compressor: when it is turned on, it will not constantly run, it has an auto shut off once it has stored pressure. On top of this, your airbrush must be hooked up to the hose & compressor for the gauge to work. To adjust the pressure, you pull out the black knob on the regulator and then twist it left/right, it should have + and - symbols so you know which way to twist it. Note, the gauge will only read if you have the compressor running and the hose is hooked up to your airbrush! If your compressor has auto shut off and you need to adjust the pressure, just run some air through the airbrush so that it starts back up again. Also, keep in mind when you are airbrushing the compressor will turn itself on and off. THIS IS NORMAL AND A GOOD THING, don't let it alarm you. It means your regulator and compressor are working correctly! The airbrush: as stated earlier, the airbrush must be hooked up to the compressor and the compressor must be running for it to work properly (this should be obvious, but I will state it anyway). There are two controls on the airbrush, and also some adjustments. The first control is pressing the trigger down, which will make air come out. Note, when it is pressed down there should be NO fluid coming out, just air. Once the trigger is pushed down, when you pull it back your liquid should come out stronger and stronger. If you cannot pull your trigger back far enough to let the liquid out, here is what might be wrong: On the very back of the airbrush (opposite of the front) is a little knob. If you loosen this knob, it will allow you to pull the trigger further and further back allowing you to release more and more liquid. As I said earlier, I am nowhere near an expert or even an adept on air brushes. As my first air brush, for $80 (I got mine used from Amazon) this is WORTH EVERY PENNY. Airbrushes alone go for $100+, where this is an airbrush AND a compressor AND a regulator (yes, some airbrush/compressor kits don't come with regulators)! As for quality, I honestly don't know how good the airbrush is, but I used it to write my name and paint some model kits, and the paint (water based acrylic thinned with Windex) came out evenly with no splattering. Also, the included booklet is a joke. It is about 5 pages front and back, and basically explains how to clean your airbrush and tells you to practice painting lines, dagger strokes, and dots. The important thing is that it explains how to clean your airbrush. It is EXTREMELY important to keep your airbrush cleaned if you want it to last you forever. The brush gets gunked up with paint quick, so it is important to keep it clean. Just keep in mind that when you purchase this you will have to keep it maintained. It is not too hard to clean, you just need to run some cleaner through it and unscrew some small parts. Conclusion: If you are looking for a airbrush for painting anything, this is worth it. I personally use it for painting model kits but you can use it for everything else!

I purchased this airbrush for one single purpose...to paint a very large 3D printed model that I was in the process of printing and building. I put a ton of time and effort into the print, so I wanted to make sure that it was going to look as good as it could, and I quickly found with some test pieces that using brushes on it just wasn't going to give it the look I was going for. I did a bit of research and settled on the Master Airbrush set that's listed here, and to be honest I couldn't be happier. I have never used a REAL airbrush before...I had only used the Testor's one that uses propellant to spray the paint, which really just makes it more like a glorified spray paint device. I watched a few videos on YouTube about how to go about using the device, and when it arrived I quickly gave it a shot. I mixed Tamiya acrylic paint with Tamiya thinner in the ratio that I found on Tamiya's site for mixing paint for airbrushes, and I found it to work very well. I absolutely loved the level of control that I had with the airbrush...I could lay just a little bit of paint if I wanted to, or I could put more on at a time. I quickly found my way around using the thing and ended up with GREAT results on the model I was working on. The set comes with pretty much everything you need to get started, and I found that the only thing I needed to get in order to get started was paint, thinner, and some airbrush cleaner. I would highly recommend grabbing some cleaner when you order it, as it's nice to be able to use it to clean out the brush after every use. I found that by cleaning it every time I was done using it I had no issues at all whenever I went to use it again. I know it's fairly basic, and probably not top of the line...but for my uses and the amount of money I spent I feel that this airbrush setup is an incredible value. For getting started, or for doing just very basic projects, I think you couldn't go wrong with this setup. Highly recommended.

This is my first airbrush. I bought it for the purpose of customizing shoes and using it for simple things like blending colors in for a background. The kit is amazing and I’m not exaggerating. Let’s tackle some problems that I faced that you might too: 1) When you first get it, hook up everything up and set the air pressure to 20. This is the first thing that had me sweating because I never used an airbrush before and the air kept shutting off very quickly. After doing this, you’ll have a better constant flow of air to use for whatever project you have. 2) If there’s any problems with the actual air gun, just take the pieces apart and carefully assemble it back. Sometimes the first small piece around end of the needle is too loose and you’ll have a problem with the paint coming out. Tighten the piece and move the trigger back and forth to see if the tip of the needle is moving in and out. Paint and air should come out fine now. 3) Whenever bubbles are appearing and there’s no paint coming out, unscrew one or both of the caps at the front (where it’s showing the pointy needle tip) and press down on the trigger. Air and paint should be coming out again and you can screw the caps back on. This might not be the proper way to handle any of these problems but these are the ways that get me through without damaging anything. 4) Cleaning the airbrush: If you’re customizing shoes like I am or doing a project that requires different color paint, the ideal would be to literally dissemble the whole air gun to clean the paint out. However if you’re switching between paint quickly, I would take a bottle water and pour water into the air gun paint cup and pour it out (basically “rinsing” it out). After this, I would pour a little more water and press down on the trigger till I see just clear water coming out. If I wanted to make sure it was really clean, I would pour a little bit of nail polish remove (100% acetone) and press down on the trigger. Like I said, this is not the ideal but it works fine for me lol. I recommend buying spare needles because the tip can easily bend if you’re not careful. This is definitely a product worth buying!

I was pretty scared of setting this thing up, to be honest. No rational reason, it just ended up that way. I finally did it today and I am very pleased. A lot of people complain about the regulator not fitting on straight and I was prepared for this (and it didn't fit on straight). But I could keep playing with the amount of (included) teflon tape on the fitting until it did fit on straight. It's just not that big a deal to me. I only look at the pressure gauge while I'm adjusting it. You *will* need to pull UP on the lock (black plastic knob on the top of the regulator) and adjust the pressure in order for your airbrush to work at all! Just hold down the air trigger and start adjusting until the pressure gauge shows the level at which you want it. I figured all of this out on my own, with no training (the manual is not really helpful), and no YouTube videos. So maybe I'll make a quick howto video and add it to this review at some point, as it really is simple. You just need a little patience and do a little research beforehand. The included air line fitted onto my Iwata NEO airbrush with no problems and no leaks (even without teflon tape). Within 20 minutes of unboxing this I was airbrushing some model airplane parts. I am completely serious. My only real complaint is the regulator fit. A little better workmanship would've led to a lot less complaints, and a lot less teflon tape. It doesn't affect its performance so it's only a single star off. It could do with a tank so it didn't run much, but that would make it more expensive, and it *does* shut itself off when pressure is built up. But that pressure will only last about 1-2 seconds once you press down the air trigger on the brush. All the other "issues" in these reviews are people who, it seems, don't really know what needs to be adjusted out of the box (I only do because I read the reviews here on Amazon!). This is a quiet (it's NOT silent, but it's unlikely to wake someone up in another room if they have the door closed, for example), capable little unit and I'm happy with it so far.

I was very worried purchasing this item considering the vast amount of mixed reviews. However, I am very happy with this product and have been pleasantly surprised. As a disclaimer, this is my first airbrush but, it has been the perfect tool to learn on thus far. To combat the issues presented in the reviews make sure when receiving the item you thoroughly check the compressor, hose and airbrush functionality. When you are certain everything is perfect, PRACTICE! Get used to how the airbrush works, look up tutorials on YouTube on the ins and outs of airbrushing. This will help a lot. The biggest part of combatting a faulty product is taking care of your airbrush. Now I tend to be lazy when it comes to equipment, but if you want to go with a cheaper end product, you'll have to go higher end on the cleaning. I have only fully disassembled the airbrush once and I invested in some Tamiya airbrush cleaner which works perfect. I know it can mess with the flow of the airbrushing process, but after changing every color, I thoroughly clean it out using water first then airbrush cleaner to finish the job. This has helped reduce having to take apart the airbrush all the time. I had one instance of clogging but a cotton swab with some tamiya cleaner did just the trick to clear it up. Take care of your airbrush and it will take care of you. The compressor works very well. It's quiet and gets the job done. Truthfully, I was more worried about the compressor working than the airbrush so the fact that it performs well is great. It's fairly quiet (I airbrush in a garage but no one inside is able to hear it). When people say you can hold a conversation over the sound of it, they are speaking the truth. In order to suppress the sound a little more I make sure to put it on some styrofoam to prevent it from being directly on the hard ground. Overall, this airbrush is a trusty starter set and saving money on the price allowed me to save for more expensive model kits. Really it's all about the care and practice you put into this. You can easily get professional results if you put in the time to practice. If you're looking to get into airbrushing but are afraid to drop tons of money, go for this. Happy airbrushing!

The compressor: So far so good... as I expected, growing up around one of these, it runs relatively quite. Not whisper quite but a non-disruptive, low hum when it kicks on. A little assembly is necessary ladies but don't fret, the filter/regulator it screwed on hand tight (no tools required). The kit comes with teflon thread tape for the compressor/regulator connection and note; put more on than you think- wrap about 7-8" worth around the connecting thead nipple. I didn't put enough the first time and you could hear a pressure leak. After disassembling, retaping, voila! leak fixed. Great little unit, have not had 1 issue with it. The brush: Feels solid and well made (at least judging by weight). Straight forward, simple controls- the top mounted "trigger" depresses down to release air flow and then front to back to control paint flow.... the more you pull back, the more paint is released into the airflow. There is also a screw control at the rear of the unit that allows you to restrict how far you can pull back on the trigger.... basically a govenor or built in safety function. Another thing I really like is the reservoir has a cap. Some cups are open to the world and make me very nervous. I've not put it to work yet so not sure how easy it is to tear down for cleaning. For the $, it seems like value... I'll update this review in a few weeks after I've put it through some trials. Finally got to use it... couldn't be happier- easy to control, easy to clean. To be fair, I've not used a "high-end" brush but honestly I can't see how it would be that much better. One thing I would strongly advise it getting a quick release coupler. It's just a little invention that certainly makes life easier.

If you're just getting started with airbrushing miniatures this is absolutely the package you want to go with. For the price and the compressor, airbrush and hose it's a really great deal. I haven't had any issues at all with the compressor or hose but I will say the airbrush it's self is.... Um... Not terribly great.... It's fine for a beginner if you want to mess around with it and start out, but I had a problem with it clogging far too easily no matter how I mixed my paints. Also one of the times I took it appart for a deep cleaning the trigger fell appart, even after it was reassembled (surprisingly difficult despite the simplicity) it has never quite been the same...I finally upgraded to an Iwata brand airbrush and WOW....using the iwata one made me realize how much nicer it was compared to the one in this kit...(plus they have variable cup sizes to change as needed where this one is just one solid piece all the way through). I never really noticed with the one in this kit a problem with controlling the spray but after using the iwata one it really showed me that this kit brush just isnt as responsive as a slightly more expensive brush, but for the price what do you expect really. The compressor and hose are great though, I've had it for quite a while now and it's still going strong. So despite the not so stellar brush, I'm still giving this a 5 star rating, because it really is a good deal for an absolute beginner and it's a great solid little compressor.

My wife and I have recently taken a pleasure to wood working and crafting. We were using brush on paints, spray paints, etc. when the thought crossed my mind to enter the airbrush world. I have nothing to compare this product to but I am completely satisfied with my purchase of this set. Item arrived exactly as described by the seller. The kit included the compressor, the gun assembly, an air hose, and an in line water filter. The compressor: Overall the build quality of this compressor seems quite well. Again, I have nothing to compare it to but this is a rock solid HEAVY compressor. I was afraind with the price I paid that it would be light weight and cheap feeling. It is not. I was a little confused how the compressor operated at first. I initially fired it up with all of the connections "sealed" with the included teflon tape and I noticed immediately that it was still losing air where the compressor meets the water filter. This was likely my error as I am horrible with getting air tight seals on compressors with that tape and it was an easy fix as I had some liquid thread sealer on hand from doing a water pump job on my work truck. I applied the product and immediately the compressor pumped back up and RETAINED it's air pressure. The water filter: The filter doesn't feel bad, but it doesn't seem great either. I didn't realize that the regulator sat atop the filter at first and was slightly confused with the set-up. I am used to my workshop compressors regulator being built directly into the compressor. No big deal once I figured it out. The system it uses to drain the water could be a little bit better designed as you just slightly pull down the plug at the bottom and it bleeds it out. I am concerned that in the future the air tight seal will wear out with use, but that's just theory and not conclusive. The air hose: This seems like the cheapest part of this kit. It seems "plasticy" and fragile. I doubt it will hold up to extensive use. I will likely be replacing it with a higher quality designed air hose as soon as I get a chance. The air gun: Seems quite well made. Solid but not heavy, and looks neat too. I like the fact that A. It is HVLP style and not siphon as well as the fact that it is a dual action, press down for air pull back for paint. Seems like it will withstand the test of time along with the compressor. Overall: For the price of this kit you are getting a steal. Remember, I have no previous experience with air gun compressors and such, but, considering when looking at my local Michaels and Hobby lobby the Iwata brands were selling individual parts for more than this kit I decided on this and I couldn't be any more satisfied. I am no artist or professional by any means and maybe the other brands have more fancy features, but I feel like I would have just been paying for the Iwata name once my kit arrived. 4 stars for overall satisfaction, loses 1 because of my lack of experience with it as well as other brands.

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I received a damaged compressor (see picture) and the airbrush was completely missing from the packet. Felt like a complete scam, which was surprising to me after all these positive reviews…

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Don't buy this product. I bought this to use for my cake decorating business and after two uses the airbrush gun stopped working. Spend a little more and buy a better machine.