My ULTIMATE AIRBRUSH Buyer's Guide

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This video is a full review and buyers guide of every airbrush that I own. Within this buyer's guide we are looking at all the pros and cons of each one of these general use airbrushes. Next week will be a buyer's guide for the detail airbrushes in the video. Thanks for watching!
Airbrushes within this video:
neo for Iwata cn- amzn.to/3lc4FyI
Iwata eclipse HP-CS- amzn.to/3Ep1b6M
Iwata HP-B Plus- amzn.to/3EmCqby
Badger Patriot 105- amzn.to/3Pq2l4F
Badger Xtreme Patriot 105- amzn.to/3BHnGCu
GSI Creos (mr hobby) ps-276- amzn.to/3NVyYHw
Iwata HP-TH- amzn.to/3A4RQ1i
Paashe Talon- amzn.to/3GbJuZH
Harbor Freight Deluxe Airbrush Kit- amzn.to/3Ku9aAQ
PointZero Airbrush- amzn.to/3trk4jA
Master Airbrush G233- amzn.to/3A5kO0K
Soft Jaw Pliers- amzn.to/3wsAtWg
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time stamps:
00:00 Intro
01:57 Airbrush Rundown
03:12 neo for Iwata
08:09 Iwata Eclipse
12:40 Iwata HP-B Plus
17:03 Badger Patriot 105
23:05 Badger Xtreme 105
26:16 gsi creos ps-276
30:33 Iwata HP-TH
32:25 Paashe Talon
35:28 Budget airbrushes
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@Gakusangi 7 ай бұрын

I got a Neo for $65 today at a Hobby Lobby, I was blown away that it was there for so cheap.

@lythsetty Жыл бұрын

i love how passionate you are about the material. Can really tell youre an artist who loves what they do

@NapGod Жыл бұрын

The detail in this video is outstanding. Looking forward to pt 2.

@BB_Harunya Жыл бұрын

this is THE airbrush review I was looking for all over the internet, as a complete noob you just simplified everything to tl;dr levels and gave us links to more detailed explanation Thank you kind sir

@mrgaviria4822 Жыл бұрын

Mark! I just love the way you go above and beyond on every video you make! Love your reviews as well as the art work you provide! Thanks a lot!

@dredfxcustompaint Жыл бұрын

Hi Mr c his channel is great good teacher great artist

@mrgaviria4822 Жыл бұрын

@@dredfxcustompaint I see mate ! Agreed 👍

@darranthompson8202 Жыл бұрын

Very well presented I've learnt so much watching your videos. The way you explain things is so easy to understanding really appreciate it.Take care.

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jackbrownii Жыл бұрын

Nice. Very much looking forward to part two with the detail airbrushes.

@markwakeley3835 Жыл бұрын

New to the channel. Great video. I'm just starting to get into airbrushing for my railroad modeling. I've been searching the net for info on the different airbrushes. It can be somewhat overwhelming with the huge array of options. I just needed to find your channel. Precise and to the point without bashing the cheaper brands. And having seen your work, the portraits and landscapes, there's no doubt you know what your talking about. I look forward to studying your other videos. Thank you.

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

@jonmurphy9424 Жыл бұрын

Great video! From a scale modelers perspective, it’s important to remember that smaller nozzle size is not always better. .2mm is as small as I’d recommend going for painting opaque colors. Anything smaller and you really need to use highly diluted colors otherwise you will run into clogging and other problems. For this reason I use my HP-B for painting 1/72 aircraft, and use the PS-771 for fine effects like post shade weathering where I need ultimate control but am spraying highly diluted paint. One other thing to keep in mind is that there is no one airbrush that can do everything well. Each airbrush has its application. One other thing that I learned over time was that smaller nozzle size does not always mean better lines. Head design is more important than nozzle size (which just tells you the size of the material that can pass through the nozzle). This is why the HP-B sprays more like an Eclipse than a Custom Micron. The heads are simply designed differently, with the Custom Micron and PS-771 being specifically designed for getting in close because of its head design and lower air speed. All in all, each airbrush has its application, but smaller isn’t always better.

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

very well said. I could not agree more. The head design is everything.

@hauntswargaming Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this wonderful comparison video! I've been using a cheap master airbrush for years and am ready for an upgrade. You do amazing work by the way!

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

thanks so much man! I appreciate the kind words.

@kenbarton3136 Жыл бұрын

I just brought a paasche brush for my son who paints miniatures. It was the kit with three needles and nozzles. I got to try it last week and was very impressed especially the fan cap for large areas.

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

I should have bought that kit instead. The fan cap looks pretty incredible for a small airbrush. I'm very impressed with this brand so far.

@borgonianevolution Жыл бұрын

I am just getting started with airbrushing. I got several of the Master brushes. I also got to borrow a friends HP CS. With simple things like polishing the needled, sanding the sides of the trigger smooth and polishing that you can get the same or better results then the HP CS. I also learned that if you are gentle enough and understand what the nozzles do and how they work you can fine tune them as well with a light touch and some 2000 grit sandpaper to better match the caps.

@Lesardah 8 ай бұрын

Same. I have a Master G44 and it primes and sprays my resin prints perfectly. Some clogging in the nozzle, but only every once in a while, and only takes ~20 seconds to clear. I am going to buy an Iwata though. I've heard too many people say it's a good brush, and a logical next-step if you want a better fit / feel.

@fernandozavaletabustos205 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always!

@musoseven8218 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful artwork and a great review.

@mikeszczutkowski3066 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I have two Passche brushes the Talon and a VL like both and the VL for being a cheaper brush the trigger is incredibly smooth

@rock-time6427 Жыл бұрын

Thx so much for this video. The worth is unbelieveable for us. To hear, to see and get your opinion. Tanks for your work and of course the way you bring everything to us. Greetings from switzerland

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! thanks so much

@Oukage 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I was looking at the Iwata Eclipse for a while, but j got the Neo instead thanks to your video

@ste022 Жыл бұрын

I have the newer version of the xtreme patriot, while they haven't redesigned the PAC valve it does now ship with a blanking screw for people not wanting the feature.

@UriskOfTheFae Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this video is invaluable!

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@suspensefulness Жыл бұрын

miss u , my fav teacher

@the250mikec Жыл бұрын

Super cool. Thanks😁👍

@LSCModels 6 ай бұрын

I thought I was bad. Im not alone. Love them all. You do great work. Cheers buddy. 🍻

@theartworkshop 6 ай бұрын

haha! cheers man

@rikurdin9809 Жыл бұрын

It's rare when I write....... But this deserves to .......and it's rare to find a really sincere approach to this subject done by a true artist....

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@armstrong2052 6 ай бұрын

The 100 dollar Germany made H&S one I'm probably going to get next. Then a top shelf one. Wiadda soulds dope too. 👌 great vid.

@matthewchapman5319 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic work

@davep2046 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! What are your thoughts on the side feed Creos brush? I prefer the side feeds and this looks really interesting.

@neonvandal8770 10 күн бұрын

Very good video - I started to learn airbrush in the late 80's on a single action Badger and then much later i bought an Aztek double action airbrush - lasted me ages and did some decent work with it. After about a 20 year gap ive had a cheapo chinese one to warm up and now gonna get an Iwata Eclipse and stick with that. I do sci fi prop weathering/painting and also poster style illustration using goauches. Fingers crossed it will be good/reliable enough as i dont have tons of free cash!

@theartworkshop 10 күн бұрын

That is awesome- thank you for sharing! Yes, the eclipse should last you the rest of your life if you look after it. It's an excellent airbrush with very good control and reliability

@sahhull 10 ай бұрын

I got a Kkmoon budget airbrush and compressor kit. (£30) After I polished the needle, the airbrush is outstanding. I feel I have no need to upgrade. The compressor... Its plastic, its noisey, it dances around the desk, but it works. I have a 10 gallon workshop compressor so I tend to use that.

@jlesquer Жыл бұрын

Very useful and interesting thanks for sharing and doing this video. BTW are you planning to release the 3rd part (the reflections) of the video series for last weeks landscape? Thanks!

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

Yes, I changed some videos around. It will be up next week or the following.

@swdw973 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. You're different trigger response is understandable on the Talon. Notice the difference in the needle shape from other brands? The paint flows differently with Paasche brushes and at times you have to modify your thinning, depending on the type of paint. You get different paint flow with the trigger pull due to the needle shape. Your pressure may also differ from other airbrushes because of this. So if you've used other airbrushes, it will seem there is an issue with these even though there isn't. Once you get used to the differences, most people really like them. I watched this review, as I'm considering adding a Vision or Talon to my old VL for really fine work.

@mikegibson6431 Жыл бұрын

Maybe the needle shape is the issue I was having with the talons but like I was saying in my comment, I just couldn’t put my finger on what it was but I went to the PS 270 and I loved it mainly the angle on air intake I felt some good in my hand

@maquismark5852 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, comprehensive review. I really want to try an Iwata brush for that tight trigger control you mention. Cheers👍

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

@everybodystaycalm5090 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm new to air brush painting. Is there an air compressor that works best for air brush? what I should be looking for when buying one?

@mr.midnight7423 5 ай бұрын

got a master airbrush brand airbrush. Pretty cheap when i bought it but i do wanna upgrade my compressor to one with a tank and the airbrush to a harden steenback evolution. Im painting a lot of detailed models for 3d prints so i felt like i need an upgrade since my old one just cant do that pricise

@duanemarshall9486 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I dont feel nearly as crazy now for all the airbrushes I have (and just added two more).

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

you are in good company! haha Thanks Duane!

@duanemarshall9486 Жыл бұрын

@@theartworkshop Just a side note for the xtreme patriot. I have the xtreme arrow and changed the trigger to a regular patriot one, got a plug for the mac valve and changed the tail to a sotar without the adjuster and now love using it. got all the parts from usa airbrush supply for about 15 bucks.

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

@@duanemarshall9486 That sounds like a great airbrush build. I'll order that plug for the mac valve. Hopefully that works.

@duanemarshall9486 Жыл бұрын

@@theartworkshop pac valve hole plug, x51-088p

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

@@duanemarshall9486 will be ordering. Thanks!

@wendyshoults7355 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reviews. I am researching purchasing my first airbrush. I am looking forward to your upcoming reviews of the detailed airbrushes. Especially the Badger Solar 2020. Have you used the Badger Universal 360?

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

sotar 2020 is one of my favs. It's always one that I'd recommend. No, I haven't the 360 yet. I'll try it someday to review it, but probably not anytime soon.

@Weabooie 10 ай бұрын

Is there a recommendation on compressors? I’m planning on getting the Neo Iwata!

@djangofett4879 Жыл бұрын

I see people say that for priming models, you need a 0.5mm needle. I got an awesome deal on a used Iwata eclipse cs that looks brand new. is it fine to run pre-thinned primer through it like stynlrez primer? i have some Vallejo flow improver to mix with it. or would i be better off getting a budget 0.5mm airbrush that is specifically for priming?

@Jen-xe6qs Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the airbrush reviews you've made so far. H&S just started selling a new version of the Infinity that was designed with Angel Giraldez, with many changes to the trigger mechanism in order to improve precision. Any chances you'll be able to review this version?

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I would love to. It looks like a very nice design. I'll pick it up some day for sure, but I doubt it will be any time soon.

@benjoseph260 Жыл бұрын

Why wasn't the Iwata Revolution included? I would like to see how it stacks up to the Badger 105.

@gordonenquist36 Жыл бұрын

Would like to suggest another brand name to add to your stable: the DeVilbis "DAGR", comparable to Patriot 105 and the Iwata Eclipse, but has interchangeable paint bowls. Also have found that Iwata HP plus handle, ( has that trigger stop feature ) that it will screw onto the Iwata Revolution and the Iwata Eclipse if you want to exchange. Thank you for your reviews about your collection, a worthwhile study. Cheers

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

I will add it to the list to review! Thanks man

@binomair9326 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Nice video about airbrush, for the dirt cup take the airbrush to any jewelry maker he will republish it and it will come back like new.

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

thats a great idea. thanks for this!

@Insaniac99 Жыл бұрын

This was really informative, did you ever make the Pt 2?

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

I put it off until I build up a larger collection of detail airbrushes. A few more I want to review first. It'll be out this year for sure, but not any time soon unfortunately.

@victorsanrtx2787 Жыл бұрын

What is the best airbrush that you recommend between 70 and 150 dollars?

@imrozgill9711 Жыл бұрын

hey i am not able to get custom micron in .18 mm needle and nozzle set ,they are all out of stock and only one with .23 mm needle and nozzle setups are available . Shall i buy it .. u might not remember me .. long time ago i commented regarding infinity trigger response and

@NakeemGrace 10 ай бұрын

Hope this video blows up

@jeannettesalazar6442 11 ай бұрын

I am learning to paint with airbrush. I don’t have any experience and is harder to choose the airbrush for Tamiya acrylics? I want to paint small characters. Can you please help me and suggest one for me? Thanks

@lordofhyphens 8 ай бұрын

23:24 note that all of the Patriot 105 parts are cross-compatible with each other and you can get the parts individually. Need a smaller paint cup? Swap the body out for the Arrow body. Don't like the PAC? Put a smaller needle and nozzle on a 105.

@robyzanardi3865 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video, but among the airbrush mentioned lacks a top like Olympos, which I personally have been using for a decade and I would place it as a performance at the level of the Iwata. Thank you for your videos that I always watch with great interest.

@maquismark5852 Жыл бұрын

I haven't heard of that brand and I have done a fair bit of airbrush research the last couple of years.

@mrgaviria4822 Жыл бұрын

Mark! Love the way you always go above and beyond on every review, as well as your art work! Love it can't wait for part 2 and so on! Thanks a lot !

@kevinkerlin5603 Жыл бұрын

Roby you are correct Olympos is what Iwata pretty much copied to make there micron airbrushes.

@AtelierArcasoy 9 ай бұрын

Iwata is grandson of Olympos ☺️

@erikbrush 8 ай бұрын

I love my Olympus. Awesome airbrush!

@KawaiiAzusa Жыл бұрын

Any opinions on the Harder & Steenbeck Evolution? I want to get either it or the Badger Patriot 105 for my first airbrush, but living in Europe it's hard to find replacement parts for the Badger. The 0.3mm conversion kit (which I am very interested in) is completely impossible to find here

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

I haven't tried the evolution yet but I will be buying it soon. H&S is such a great brand that I'll bet that it's a good airbrush. I don't think you can ever go wrong with harder and steenbeck.

@CFster Жыл бұрын

GSI Creos Procon Boy PS-289

@mikegibson6431 Жыл бұрын

Or the 270

@LassetUnsSpielen 3 ай бұрын

What about "Revell" airbrushes? They are being recommended everywhere for me and I even saw an old set at a fleamarket. I heard they were really bad, but that was like 20 years ago. I know they are not intended for acrylic paint - but can you put acrylic in it anyway?

@theartworkshop 3 ай бұрын

I haven't had the chances to test one out, but I will have to buy one of them someday.

@lewistaylor1965 11 ай бұрын

I just bought the Iwata Revolution (still in the post at mo)...but it's not in this vid which is worrying...because I rate your reviews very highly...I was a professional muralist for 30 years strictly using brushes with acrylics (for speedy dry times) and then oils over the top...I worked internationally...I am retired now and bought my first (cheap) airbrush just for scale modelling (mostly WW2 aircraft) as a hobby...I am amazed by your quality of work which is obvious on your videos...When I was working in the art industry the last thing I would have done is reviews for the public...I was way too busy either working to deadlines or worrying about the next job...The art industry is fun but can be an intermittent vocation at times if you are lucky enough to cut a wage doing it...so little time to bring up the rear unless they can help you directly with projects

@theartworkshop 11 ай бұрын

I didn't own it when I made this video! Bought it a few months after. It's an incredible airbrush man. It's becoming one of my favorites. A true precision airbrush

@lewistaylor1965 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the speedy reply...Great channel...Narration on your vids is really note worthy because it is so easy to listen too on the longer vids...Really holds your attention...calm, informative and clear...Very impressive...and the art work is exceptional...As a muralist working in acrylics and oils with a brush I had the privilege of correcting any mistakes I made in the studio...and mistakes were constantly made...and I learned something from every artist we ever employed...never stopped learning...even after all the years...Airbrushing is new to me...and as I say it is a hobby now @@theartworkshop

@cyrilpreece2658 Жыл бұрын

Mark, the Eclipse I have is great except that the style I seem to have acquired for comfort i.e first finger joint on trigger rather the finger tip, is great for controlling the paint floe for me. Without spending a small fortune, have you tested any side feed airbrushes?

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have a gsi creos PS-276 that is excellent. Here is the US it usually goes for like $110. I haven't made a review of it yet bc i didn't think people would find it interesting. I'll use that one for the next airbrush review video.

@cyrilpreece2658 Жыл бұрын

👍

@sprocket5526 Жыл бұрын

Impressive collection. I was wondering, have you ever tried the HS Grafo T1? only been able 2 find 2 decent videos on that brush, and its a fair chunck of money to drop ona brusg just to try it out. I got a HS CR plus with a 0.2, creos 270 with a 0.2 and a creo 290. I just do minsures and scale models. so been on the fence about trying out the grafo with a 0.15 needle. og just but the need set for the Cr plus. I know, first world problems. :)

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

that's a great setup you've got! I need to get my hands on a creos 270 as well. The grafo T1 looks incredible and I will get it one day, but not any time soon. I'll try to review every airbrush I can, but it's getting expensive! the H&S Colani looks awesome too.

@sprocket5526 Жыл бұрын

@@theartworkshop Reason why th eGrafo looks interesting is that from what I can telkl, it functions as a dual action brush with the "press down, pull back" liek you normally have to do. its jsut pull back. And the wide open paint cup look like a really nice feature for miniatures if you only want a couple of drops of paint, easy to clean for color changes. Barbatos Rex has a review on the Colani that he put up no that long ago. Look like a really nice brush if you got a disability in your hands.

@mikegibson6431 Жыл бұрын

@@theartworkshop oh I’m like your newest member but I’ve got the Creos 270 and I got to say I do love it, the angle of the air intake shaft is what I loved. It felt right in my hand. I’ve gotten numerous other air brushes like you do starting to go to more high-end detail brushes now.

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

@@mikegibson6431 thanks so much Mike and welcome! i really appreciate you joining man. Creos is such a great brand- really built just like iwatas. I'll be getting the 270 this year to review for sure bc I need to start adding more gsi creos airbrushes to this channel. You can never go wrong with the ps-771 for a detail airbrush. It's just a rebranded micron to me.

@mikegibson6431 Жыл бұрын

I will be picking up the 771 I would like to get it I want to micron, but the cost is just a little bit out of my reach for the time being, so I'll be picking up at 7711. I understand it's just like to microns which would be awesome.

@shopentouring5418 11 ай бұрын

I NEED TO PAINT SPRAYING AIRCLAY DOOL WICH ONE TO BUY THNKS

@will7466 11 ай бұрын

Does anyone have a link for a Paasche hose adapter?

@theartworkshop 11 ай бұрын

this is quick adapter set I use- amzn.to/47s6hvr It's a cheap one but works fine and comes with a few different quick adapters for different airbrushes. hope this helps!

@will7466 11 ай бұрын

@@theartworkshop yes it does, thank you very much

@will7466 11 ай бұрын

@@theartworkshop also do you have any recommendations on a moisture catcher?

@vuralturkmen Жыл бұрын

fishing airbrush ?

@dominik5227 Жыл бұрын

I miss Part 2 :(

@georgeg.r.1013 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a Central Pneumatic Airbrush, I need so parts for it, where can I do that? I can't find a store

@mikegibson6431 Жыл бұрын

Probably for the price you’re gonna pay for parts for that , you may be better just to find another airbrush

@mkuhnactual Жыл бұрын

Aw man, was all ready to watch part 2 until I realized there is no part 2. ;p

@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry! i pushed it back because I wanted to more detail airbrushes to compare. still need to add and review more to make a full detail airbrush video.

@mkuhnactual Жыл бұрын

@@theartworkshop Heh, it's all good ^.^ To be honest I was mostly wanting to watch it to see what you thought of the Sotar 20/20 and how it compared to other brands as I have a Sotar and and a Badger 360.

@jorey4565 Жыл бұрын

OLYMPOS ?

@esbenrasmussen4289 Жыл бұрын

It is pronounced Paasche : ) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ftmkirNl38zNgIU.html

@sparkeyjones6261 Жыл бұрын

I don't know if you know this or not, but the proper pronunciation of Iwata is more like eee-wah-tah, with the t in "ta" being a more hard T sound rather than sounding more like a D.

@Salty_Balls Жыл бұрын

Nobody cares.