A Portable Airbrush & Compressor Kit for LESS than £100! Portable Airbrush Review

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An airbrush and compressor is a great way to take those next steps on your painting journey. Join me in this video as i take a look at the RIBO/Sino TM-90 Series Portable Airbrush & Compresser set which retails for less than £100! Would this make a good system for a beginner or those who don't have a permanent modelling space?
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@sweetcorn1968 Жыл бұрын

I wanted to try airbrushing and bought something similar to try. It works great for my needs. I get to make 3 or 4 models a year so the cost, quality of finish and ease of use are ideal for me.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@bossogg6915 Жыл бұрын

I have a battery airbrush with a smaller (2ml) paint cup which is, as you say a great thing if you don't have much to paint. Getting the compressor and everything else out for a 5 minute job seems like a waste of energy. This is a good looking kit and the idea of a removeable battery and a spare is great selling point. Small hint with vallejo air, even though they come pre thinned some are thicker and need further thinning. The clogging of the brush could be an indication of the need of further thinning.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Great point!

@normg2242 Жыл бұрын

I just saw this in an ad from our local art store and it caught my attention. Thanks for testing it for us!

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@michaelcooke2559 Жыл бұрын

It looks like a very nice basic airbrush. Great for a beginner. Thanks for sharing.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@peterwentworth9181 Жыл бұрын

We have brought the Spitfire and Red Arrows Hawk starter kits for a Christmas present for my 12year old son. Looks like great fun and intro to model making. Thanks for the excellent tips. Will make a nice change from lego. Lol.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

I built the spitfire starter set last year (video on my channel) and found the paints had dried in the pot, worth checking

@lappin6482 Жыл бұрын

2 batteries is a great inclusion...I got mine from aliexpress and only had 1 battery so definitely a great bonus....love the channel 👍

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ewmhop Жыл бұрын

GOOD VIDEO AND BUILD,YOU YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE BETTER TOYS TO PLAY WITH NOWDAYS.OLD DAYS ALL WE HAD WAS SPRAY CANS AND HAND PAINTS. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

And to you! :D

@Simon_Nonymous Жыл бұрын

A very good review, and looks to be a useful combo. As per a couple of comments,a quick video on air brush care, including what you mean by bubble cleaning and tip drying might help new airbrush users 🙂

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Excellent idea! I’ll try and remember to add that to my video list

@epikgamerwmp Жыл бұрын

Not going to lie, quite tempted to pick one up, mostly down the compactness of the unit.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's a fun little bit of kit!

@kaidzaack2520 Жыл бұрын

Great job on my favorite plane! 💯👍

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@kaidzaack2520 Жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes Thank YOU! Reviews as these save us (the people) a lot of research and in case the product is not good, a lot of frustration as well…💯👍

@Aardvarkdk1 Жыл бұрын

It actually, surprisingly, looks very good. If thats your skill alone, or the airbrbush, I can't tell. Only big negative here, is the very big hopper. It will use up your paint much faster. Good job, Matt

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the big hoppers were not great but did end up leaving quite a bit in there, i think i'll look for a small screw-on cup in the future

@fundiebasher 7 ай бұрын

Picked up one of the Autolock units last week. Still on the learning curve, but I'm liking it so far. I don't presently have the space to set up a large compressor and a spray booth, so this will help.

@ModelMinutes 7 ай бұрын

awesome!

@FredWilbury Жыл бұрын

Might enter e of these as my main Iwata is not in the modelling room and in a cold garage joined to the house so not much airbrushing at the moment this might solve the problem, thanks for your review cheers fred

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@brettpeacock9116 Жыл бұрын

I recently bought a similar model, except that the battery pack is a single one and can also be used via Direct USB Charge as well as a separate battery pack, and has both plastic cups and also a smaller metal cup included. The rest of the accessories are the same. I like my version also.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Sounds very cool!

@Klassmate0 Жыл бұрын

i am so glad that i got the channel membership and i wasnt here, anyways great vid

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@Sarge-1972 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool , I had the old school Testors version of this minus the USB port cable .

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

sounds interesting

@Sarge-1972 Жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes Hobby Lobby has a compressed air can air brush..

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

@@Sarge-1972 sounds like the humbrol one

@modelmagic9930 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t been able to airbrush for a few months dew to a faulty fluid nozzle which is causing all sorts of havoc to my paints so hopefully soon I’ll get a replacement or possibly a new airbrush.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

that sounds disapoointing

@samherbert647 Жыл бұрын

Just picked this up for my first airbrush as space is super limited, cant wait to get stuck in!

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@blackhatt9926 20 күн бұрын

What do you think of the airbrush after using it?

@samherbert647 18 күн бұрын

@@blackhatt9926 I dont do much modeling these days but it was a good airbrush but very spotty, could have been user error tho

@blackhatt9926 18 күн бұрын

@@samherbert647 Spotty how?

@andygorman858 Жыл бұрын

Liking the size of the compressor…very portable! Quite impressed and have been looking at one for a while, so this vid was perfectly timed. Did you find the hose took any pulsing out of the airflow while using it? Is there any pulsing in the airflow without the hose?

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

The pulsing is minimal, to the point where I can't say I noticed it too much. The hose acts as a little storage tank really which helps

@crazylocha2515 Жыл бұрын

Would be interesting for club meeting, touch ups at a show, or getting together with family like a niece or nephew to teach them a bit without risking the H&S etc.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Yes! It's perfect for those kinds of activities :D

@johncater7861 Жыл бұрын

You've used Vallejo water -based acrylic. But can you also use lacquer paints or paints like a water-based Tamiya which has a solvent component?

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

yeah, there shouldn't be any issues using those

@jaboy__kaz863 Жыл бұрын

have u tryed the hombrol all purpose airbrush? yet again another great vid

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I had one as a kid and it was really bad back then lol

@jaboy__kaz863 Жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes maybe try see if it improved

@Jelly-B Жыл бұрын

Hi Mr Minutes. What do you wash your stories in? I've just been using not water n a touch of fairy liqu and a new toothbrush. I've just built a couple of those new airfix starter sets but the paint acted as if it was on a waxy surface, you'd paint it but then it balled up if you know what I mean. The paint is in good condition so I don't think it's that and I'm now wondering if it's now I'm washing the series Merry Xmas buddy

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Washing sprues in warm soapy water and adding a dash of vinegar can help. If the plastic is clean and paint is still not sticking, try applying a spray can primer base which then acts as a “key” for the next layer

@DavidLee-df888 Жыл бұрын

How does this compare to the "fishtank" air compressor type kits similar to the one you reviewed quite some time ago? Which would be better for a beginner? For the price of the item you linked to, it is possible to buy "proper" if cheap compressor.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

this is definitely a superior system to the airbrush and compressor i got for £60 a few years back, but it won't replace a "proper" compressor with variable psi and storage tank in my opinion. It's still a good product and I will be using it in different projects

@docbrownscalemodels Жыл бұрын

Is there any chance you can point me to a video (or make one) showing how you clean your airbrush? If you have a technique that works Im all ears, mine are constantly clogged and too many end up in the bin.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

A good suggestion, I can look into it in the future

@tube-nvnz6935 9 ай бұрын

Hi, just a question. I've recently bought a portable air paint brush. Different model to this. I've noticed that when I turn my model on, it already has air flowing out of nozzel before I press the spray handle. I'm pretty sure this shouldnt be happening. Would there be a way to stop this?

@ModelMinutes 9 ай бұрын

sounds like there is a fault in the airbrush somewhere, perhaps the valve in the handle isn't turned to the right position?

@TheBattleRabbit860 Жыл бұрын

I have never used an airbrush and have been wanting to get one for a long time now, would this be a good one to start with? Also, for cleaning it, do I need to get airbrush cleaner?

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

This would be an acceptable start to airbrushing to learn the basics - though a better system with a storage tank, variable psi and moisture trap would (although more expensive) still be something to look into. Airbrush cleaner can be helpful but water and thinners can be used to clean an airbrush

@lxtechmangood9503 Жыл бұрын

What size needle(s) did you use? and what is bubble cleaning? Agreed doesn't seem too loud. Thanks

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

this only comes with 0.3mm needle/nozzle. Bubble cleaning is where you put your thumb over the end of the nozzle and force air back into the cup which creates bubbles and removes paint from the nozzle

@lxtechmangood9503 Жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes ahh thanks for the info

@hungrymed Жыл бұрын

I have a question did you add thinner to the paint cuz it looks like you just added the paint in the airbrush

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

No, the paint was not thinned. As mentioned in the video I was using Vallejo Model Air paints which come already thinned at the correct ratio for airbrush use straight out the bottle 👌

@rcaf_ozzie5802 Жыл бұрын

I'm getting an airbrush for Christmas, it seems scary!

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

You'll soon learn quickly that it's not a massively complicated tool :)

@dingoeater5576 8 ай бұрын

Would you say the compressor that came with this kit is better than the plug-in black box one you reviewed a while back?

@ModelMinutes 8 ай бұрын

Definitely

@joesanchez979 Жыл бұрын

I had one of those airbrush compressor but not as good as the model you have

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

I had a lower quality portable system some years ago

@mac79900 Жыл бұрын

Is it powerful enough to spray primers?

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

if the primer is thin enough . . .

@rszanger Жыл бұрын

I also have casubaris airbrush too but airbrush itself isn't that reliable. Worked for times, but now, won't spray even though ive been cleaning by disassembled every times... any cleaning tips?

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

The nozzle could be damaged?

@rszanger Жыл бұрын

@ModelMinutes I checked the nozzle, and it's fine... think, casubaris airbrush itself isn't reliable.

@TFFANYEA Жыл бұрын

So I bout hombrul paint to use on my gotha ww1 bomber plane but the color that it said it was and that the lid was where completely off from each other. Is this normal with humbrol or not? Edit like does it happen to you when you buy there paint

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

no, that's not normal, sounds like they put the wrong label on

@TFFANYEA Жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes ok

@Reactordrone Жыл бұрын

That can also be a mixing issue. If the lighter pigments have settled to the bottom the colour can look off until it's thoroughly mixed.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

@@Reactordrone ah yes, good point. I presumed the original comment was referring to the colour after preparing it for application

@user-lq3ui4mn8w 9 ай бұрын

Looks a good portable airbrush. Did you thin the paint?

@ModelMinutes 9 ай бұрын

If it’s airbrush ready paint I don’t usually thin it more

@KleineErbse Жыл бұрын

Are there spare parts and other needles/nozzles to buy?

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

They look like fairly standard parts so I think they can be interchanged with other nozzles and needles

@JCEVANGELIST. Жыл бұрын

I have a question can cheap acrylic Craft paints be used in this Airbrush? I have a budget into modeling

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Probably - if they are thin enough, but if you've seen my challenge video where I used cheap paints on the airfix A6M2 Zero model, they aren't gonna be any good, you'd be better off saving up for some proper modelling paints

@JCEVANGELIST. Жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes Alright thanks for the reply. There is a hobby shop near me where they sell Model Paints for 2 bucks not bad

@veryorignalname4804 Жыл бұрын

Yes, just thin them alot more than usual

@randomnickify Жыл бұрын

Will compressor work with other airbrushes?

@bk109 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, these portable compressor/airbrush combos have been out for awhile and there are plenty of guides (and available adapters) on how to attach "proper" airbrushes. I personally would recommend going with a quick-release pressure-reducing adapter (like 4 euros with shipping on AliExpress wih a couple of spare 1/8inch adapters for extra brushes), since it allows to fine-tune the output of the compressor. Also, I'd suggest looking around a bit more on Ali or Ebay, since the prices for these buggers has cratered - 20 quid for a "single-action" (that becomes double-action with the addition of a 1euro valve), 30-40 for a similar unit to MM's (though including a 5ml metal cup and extra needles and nozzles). Edit: In fact, some stores have started selling the simpler "single-action" (that's a single valve away from becoming a double) this holiday season - I saw people mention finding it in Aldi UK (for 20 quid) and I'm preeeeeeeeetty sure I saw them somewhere over here in Ireland ;)

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Yes it will, completely compatible as long as it has the same screw connector

@FAITA2009 Жыл бұрын

Still working? I’m concerned about reliability after couple months of use

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Still working, seems to be fairly durable

@damien5748 Жыл бұрын

No extraction fan needed?.....thats a win in my book

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

well, for safety you should - i filmed this video inside my spray booth

@damien5748 Жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes ah i see...makes sense.👍

@neilhaas Жыл бұрын

Airbrushes are expensive a helpful tool.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Very true!

@mates9816 10 ай бұрын

Still works? I'm planning to buy this

@ModelMinutes 10 ай бұрын

Yup this still works, I still use it on occasion

@ljscalemodels526 Жыл бұрын

What’s the psi?

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

I put that info on the screen towards the end but in general it's 20 PSI at full battery charge and will drop down to 10 PSI as the battery depletes

@ljscalemodels526 Жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes thanks Matt I was too quick with the question. It’s difficult to find a mini system which can provide high pressures - good video.

@neilhaas Жыл бұрын

Nice Luftwaffe model FW 190 A-8 aircraft.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@shauntaylor9251 8 ай бұрын

Most of these are under £30 now

@ModelMinutes 8 ай бұрын

Bargain!

@andrewarriola6611 8 ай бұрын

The only reason you had to do that was because of the paint right?

@ModelMinutes 8 ай бұрын

had to do what?

@andrewarriola6611 8 ай бұрын

@@ModelMinutes bubble pat it....

@ModelMinutes 8 ай бұрын

@@andrewarriola6611 what’s a bubble pat?

@joesanchez979 Жыл бұрын

Eventually I bought a compressor

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

me too

@Andy.Gledhill.Models. Жыл бұрын

These sort of airbrush with a mini compressor are all the same. They are OK to start off in airbrushing. But ultimately they are not worth the money. Currently selling for just under $80 from your link. For a little more money, you could get a decent proper compressor and a far better airbrush. I tried something similar, and it wasn't very good. The compressor part lets it down. A quick search on Amazon reveals a few decent airbrush & compressor kits. Some of which are a similar price with a proper compressor included.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

This kind of system would never replace a proper compressor with tank and a good quality airbrush, but it has been quite handy to use in some of my builds

@Andy.Gledhill.Models. Жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes That's what I was getting at. There's no point in wasting money on something like this. If people are serious about airbrushing models. Then they really should invest in a proper compressor and a decent airbrush. You don't have to spend a ton of cash on one though.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

@@Andy.Gledhill.Models. unless they move around a lot like me, I can’t exactly take my proper system away to work etc but this can

@calibear569 Жыл бұрын

This huge plastic paint container for the airbrush looks a bit off-putting. It sounds like a massive waste of paint. Luckily one can use any airbrush with it. This sounds like something for me, I airbrush in the middle of my living room so something cordless sounds very useful. 🙂

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it is quite a handy system - I think the big container can be swapped out for a smaller one seeing as it has a screw attachement, but I've not yet located one of those. Really happy with this product on the whole though

@TK-11538 Жыл бұрын

Every ad I’ve seen for this makes it look far too uncomfortable to use as a “handheld” unit. They really should stop tying to sell it as such and just promote it as a lot with a tiny, battery powered compressor.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

It’s not too uncomfortable to use it as depicted in the thumbnail but after a while I feel the control is better when attached through the hose