This is the most underrated model/art channel on KZfaq

Your statement at 26:04 really convinced me to buy the compressor with an air tank instead of that tank-less mini compressor. If one argues that the mini compressor is favorable for its portability, I just thought like "Actually, how many times will I move from my workspace? When will I ever use it outside?" Thank you very much for always being honest with the reviews, sir!

This channel is becoming one of my favorite ones. I'm getting back to airbrushing after i left it for years and this stuff is super useful.

Nice tests. Thanks for trying it with the quality compressor for comparison. I have been toying with the idea of getting a Master or similar airbrush as a second gun. Maybe I'll save a bit more and pick up a Badger or Iwata.

As always, you’re thorough and do an amazing job! Keep up the great content man. You and ItsAGundam are the only channels I watch for this one of my hobbies!

I really like how deep you get into your tests. Awesome channel! Thanks!

Thank you for this review, I keep seeing questions about these compressors in my local hobby groups despite every person saying not to bother.

I had the same issue as shadow silverlight did. I purchased a Master G233 and hose. I already had a compressor with tank. When I first tried out the G233 there was no airflow through the brush. I troubleshot the system and quickly determined that the air hose was the problem. Got that sorted out and the G233 is working great. No issues with airbrush!

“I don’t know if this thing will even spray water.” I laughed more than I should have when you said this. 😂 It seems that with the same amount of money, one would be better off buying the No-Name cordless air brush you previously reviewed. It’s portable compressor was able to spray at a good pressure.

Mate love your work. Just getting into it and you have been a great help. Your tips are the best on the net.

You might wanna go and do a video on just what airbrushes are used for what based on their equipment and needle size. 99% of all people watching these videos even those who have been years into the hobby are still clueless on what needle size really means and how air pressure is one of the most important parts of setting up your sessions. Needle size is not for determining paint line thickness (That's an entirely different adjustment...think nozzle) and gets people into trouble especially with miniature painting. Yes lines from a 3 will be thinner than a 5 but the actual use of needle size is for the media you are using the brush with, thicker media needs larger needle size to prevent over thinning using a smaller one. These Master brushes are great workers for the price and if their needles are polished routinely will perform as well as any Iwata or H&S. Master needles like the cheaper Chinese made brushes aren't polished to the degree higher end brands go to thus the difference out of the box is noticeable, after 3 or more good polishing sessions those cheap brushes and these Master brushes really start to shine (Polish those needles folks they are highly pitted causing "Fuzzing" and hazy lines until the pitting is removed). P.S I know prices are important to little birdies who shop singing their "Cheap cheap" song, but compressors shouldn't be skimped on and I mean specifically having a tank on them, brands are pretty much the same as most are made in the same plants overseas, but never get or use one without a tank, you'll thank me later. These compressors like the one in this video are for nail painting not model painting and shame on companies for not stating that upfront & ripping off customers who quickly figure out these are useless for model use in general. Great video Rex as always you get into the root of the items reviewed.

The G23 refers to the airbrush. I had bought the upgraded kit of the airbrush alone which is .2, .3, and.5 needles and it's the Master model G233. The .3 needle alone is the G23.

The G23 is the airbrush. I have had one for about 2 years. You can buy a combo G233 which comes with 2, 3, & 5 needles. Also, you need to try one of Master Airbrush G33's. It has the new style needle style setup like the patriot 105. Masterairbrush has one of the BEST if not BEST customer support groups in the business. They are fantastic. You can also buy a minor or major repair kit for any of their airbrushes.

I was about to buy that cheap compressor but your review changed my mind. I'm gonna go with bigger better one. Thanks, helped alot 👍

I was looking forward to this review to see what you think of it. This was my first airbrush then I upgraded a bit to the Neo for Iwata.

I recently bought a mini airbrush compressor with air brush called an Aeolian Pixie (?) by Hseng which cost the equivalent of $75. It's really rather good 👍

Thanks for the test Rex. Just proves you get what you pay for. I have an equivalent of your tooty and used with your recommended procon boy platinum 289 and is my go to set up, all thanks to you. Just need a 0.5 brush now for primers and finish coats.

Just bought one, its my 1st Airsprayer, cant wait. 👏👏

Another great test.👍i really apreciate your work it saves money and time. Last week a had wow effect on my test. I bought a Harder and Steenbeck ultra airbrush and mounted it on my compressor. And without changing nothing on my setup there was the first effect, i had 0.3 bar more air pressure on this airbrush. So it means this cheap airbrush must have so many small leaks where the air is coming out, so in the end it makes a difference about 0.3 bar in working air pressure. 😕 thats Incredible.

Thanks for this review. I personally see master as significantly below Badger and Paasche in terms of quality. I only use gravity feed guns but my experience has lead me to see airbrush manufactures in terms of quality rank, Paasche then Badger next up Iwata, then Harder & Steenbeck and finally Iwata Custom Micron on top. Hopefully someone can sponsor you for those more expensive airbrushes.

I'm guessing the initial spurt of decent pressure is from the hose basically acting as a very small tank.

I got a mini-compressor from Spraygunner for $35 -no airbrush. Well worth it. I rarely spray over 15 psi and the little works fine.

I don't even bother with mini-compressors. For years I used a 3-gallon pancake Central Pneumatics from Harbor Freight which had now been relegated to purely shop work. Now I have a Timbertech tanked compressor that's giving me good service for the paint booth. I also have the Master G23 - got the G233 kit (adds a .2mm and .5mm needle, nozzle, head) and I've had good luck with it.

The compressor I have is one of those like you described at the start with the adapter cable. It came in a very cheap Ebay kit from China. I ended up getting a slightly less cheap airbrush pretty quickly after the one from the kit went to shit. O ring got messed up from thinner and it started leaking air from the sides and bubbling in the cup. I still use the compressor but it's probably going to die on me sooner or later. It does weird noises. Sometimes it start with a low noise and barely has any air coming out. I need to shake it or hit it and then it gets louder and push more air. For as long as it work I will keep it because I don't airbrush that much but I will definitely never get one of those black box with red button again.

This just saved me $150 because I have this airbrush kit and I was just about to go buy a very pricey one to replace it. I will be starting by buying a compressor instead now!

Hey Rex,good review of the air gun.I have one model g233,same as you tested but with two different sizes of needles.Went with this gun due to repair parts.Before i started using the air brush,I took out the needles and check for any warping.None on the warping and went lightly over with a 3200 grit sanding sponge.Then polished it.The brush works great with good atomization.You can get them from tcp global.They also have paint line,most auto paints and enamel paint for air brushing....digger

G'day m8..... on the odd occasion during your vids, i see sooooo many gunpla kits,.. of the good kind!! i get so jealous. Ive only about 30 kits best being my MG Tallgeese kit, and next an older Turn A kit. Anyway when i saw your vids it was to help me with my first time handleing an airbrush, how to mix my various brands for me to try on my 3d prints. What got me to sub was the channel name, Really good series, with hard hitting topics of the day, IBO had differant approach,... with great Mechs!! (i have yet to buy a Barbatos for my collection). Im 48yr old and love this hobby of watching and building/customizing gundam. cheers for the hundreds of hrs you''ve taken to make these well informed and complete vids, from a fan of your work here Downunder!! (Australia)

Urghhhh. Just spent $50 on a nearly identical product but mine is the g34 version. Looks like it’ll be fine for my first airbrush since it really only struggled a lot with the primer and I can just use a spray primer. if anything I can get a better compressor later on when I can afford one. Thanks so much for the review!

If you polish the needle I ADORE my G44 brush! It does detail and all very well...

Thank you for your time and effort! I would've loved for this to work...an easier portable setup would be great in some instances...but the compressor on this unit would leave me pissed and seeking a refund...thanks for reviewing!

I suggest you look at the weird Rustoleum Stone rattlecans in regards to models.

I'll have to pass on this setup. Thanks for your informative video.

I have a few of these airbrushes -$30 aud. Look for 3 lines on the cup and body. There’s also similar with a mac valve. Mine are branded KKmoon. They do ok as a baseline 0.3mm chinese airbrush. Wouldn’t go near that compressor.

This was almost as painful to watch as using canned air. My first airbrush in the 1970s was made of plastic and used canned air. It was only good for applying a base coat. I dreamed of having an airbrush that could do those intricate camouflage patterns you would see in modeling magazines.

I tried this type of compressor when I started airbrushing and I I wish I just put the money towards a regular one. You have to thin your paints way to thin that you end up with tide marks and running, it struggled with Metallica due to the flames in it. Horrible thing.

That's funny that you happened to do a review on this airbrush set. I just happened to find the model # kit-g23-22 at my airbase thrift shop for $6! The needle is slightly bent but I think I can straighten it out. It needs to be cleaned but for $6, I couldn't pass it up. I do have an Iwata and currently I'm using another €50 Airbrush pretty much like this one. Different design but basically the same type. It's worked for me although I did upgrade to a Air compressor with a tank. I figure it will serve as a backup.

I had a couple of this Compressors, and another similar like this but unbranded (yet probably from the same manufacturer); all three of them died within the span of 30 days. From what I could theorize, they´ll only last if used with a single action airbrush. If the air flow is stopped completely (while ON), they wear really quickly, even in small 10 minutes daily sessions.

I've learned so much from you! Thank so much for sharing!

Can you do a review of black light/UV clear paints that go on clear then color shown under black light if not it’s okay

Maybe you should try adjusting your pressure lower from that other compressor that he came with because less air through the compressor holding back some of the pressure giving you better control maybe

That doesn’t look bad unless you are very experienced painter. Cheap and compact you must thin all the paints there’s no way to paint without thinning

I'm surprised you didn't mention the NONAME portable compressor combo... Seems to beat this thing in every way

I didn't bother with these types of compressors with a little bit of research I built a silent compressor like the Bambi BB8 from a free oil lubricated refrigerator compressor I salvaged and $70aud 1hp 8L compressor on sale from a auto parts store so that I know the tank is safe, I put on a SMC oil mist separator from ebay and had a completely silent compressor that has a 8L tank and can run a airbrush continuously or even larger spray gun intermittently.

Oh yeah, I bought a kit like this to use with the gundam marker spraygun and I'm kinda tempted to go hunting again for a replacement o-ring for the compressed aircan attachment the pressure is so low on it.

Before your video you can get started makes a good starter kit to air brushing but that's it. it's a good starter kit I want to be upgrading to a one gallon tank Is system here in the next month or

I have a tooty (not the rooty tooty,) and the master g233 for multiple needle sizes. I'm getting pretty good results for a newer painter. I've sprayed stynylrez twice with it and it did really well diluted.

been using mine for about 3 months , find thinner paint and more coats works best.

If you had to pick what airbrush you would use out if this one and the Harbor freight 20$ one, what would be your pick? Or even a better one in the 50$ range? I'd love to see a cheap airbrush review or airbrush by price range review!!!

Nice video, thanks for sharing! 😉👍

I'm just wondering what do you do with all these extra airbrushes you get? Great vid by the way.

i think the version you have of the kompressor is the problem because i have one that looks identical but has 2 bar or 29psi if im correct and im using that with vallejo surface primer without a problem so yeah nice video as always but i think there are different versions of that kompressor with different psi that works better also im only using for priming an zenithol highlight for 40k not big gundam or comparable so i dont know how well it works for that

Mr Rex......................Another informative video.

Great video, I’m looking for a airbrush kit suitable for spraying fishing lures…any recommendations? Thanks 🇮🇪

Awesome video. 👌

Can you get a silent mini air compressor w/ regulator and hose by no - name brand and do a review video with it and also can you do a video on testors acrylic paints and review it

Hi im planning to buy an airbrush mini compressor like that. U think i can use it to touch up small imperfections on my car? Like on clear coat? Thanks a lot

a board over a garbage can. pretty cool analog amp...

Question: 1) Can i use a thinning ratio of 1:2 to make it flow better so it is easier to spray? 2) Is it work fine with gundam marker spray system and Hobbymio spray system?

i wonder if the mr color compressor is any better. it too has use 30 min cool 15 problem. it was yellow but almost the same style. also the harbor freight $10 style airbrush that you reviewed once. edit (to try with a weak compressor)

Do you have a video explaining how you fill seams in your models? Thanks

Can you get a paasche d220r compressor and do a review video on it

What is your regular compressor??

Have you or anyone else on this feed tried other master airbrushes and compressors? Amazon has a combo set for around $140 and up just wondering if that is worth the price or go another route. Thanks

Try saying it like this Va-ea-yo. I would like to see how it compares to one of rechargeable handheld airbrush/compressor combo.

Which brand of airbrush would you recommend for begginers because I’m looking at iwata badger and passche and Grex and harder and Steenbeck

good luck finding anything cheap that works like you thought it was gonna duh hahaha thanks lub cooter d

As always great vid. How would you compare this airbrush kit to the previous reviewed (the rechargeable one) in terms of having something for back up?

seems to be an unfair comparison as far as the compressor goes...should have tried Your hose on the new compressor since the New compressor hose was completely new versus the used and broken in hose on your daily use compressor. granted those hoses on the new compressor kink very easy because i have the portable handheld compressor that includes hose when you dont want to hold compressor and when i first hooked it up, i had same issue as you, nothing coming out until i found the kink. after that and laying to hose out to relax from being packed, i had no problems with it and it sprayed just fine. so a more fair comparison would be to use your broken in hose on new compressor to see how it compares to the brand new hose shipped with the kit.

So you basically explained to me why i wasn't able to paint good things.

What color blue on the mystery machine did you use? Thanks for an answer.

Do you wash and reuse your pipettes?

Which one you like better your madworks or this one?

Would this work better for water-based paint? Just curious 🤔

You said that you use a Patriot airbrush. Could you give me the model number? In this video you also show a black air compressor that you use. Could you also give me the brand and model number. I really enjoy your videos😊

hi great video! how much psi on the good compresssor?

Mr Barbatos are you still planning to do a test to see whats the best between the Leveling thinner and the new Tamiya lacquer thinner retarder type?

You rarely get what you pay for but you certainly always pay for what you get.. This compressor is a case of not paying much and getting even less. A newcomer to airbrushing would end up becoming so frustrated with this he/she might walk away from the hobby. Not everyone will be able to get a good compressor with a large air tank right away but springing an extra amount for at least an entry level compressor with a tank will keep newbies interested and even half decent results will help them learn and improve.

This is what I started on

When did you get the Tooty compressor? I just watched one of your videos from September and you were using a different one then. What made you switch? I’m thinking of getting a compressor but unsure which.

Hello. Have you ever done a review of the Iwata Neo CN?

not fair yours came with the foam insert

thanks for the most accurate review on this lol the rest is rubbish

I use 0.3mm needle with model air and I dont have to thinn it.

My Master brushes performed well at first, but time was not their friend!

Someone should make a getto reservoir tank with a 2L bottle and see if that improves it.

it must be very cheap mine is pretty good and has auto shutoff

Out of context but have you tested the Proline RC paints?

Stupid opening comments he didn't like "cassette plug" ... he means adapter or wall wart. Ect .. main plus point if that fails can be replaced... this unit has a fixed cord

How old are you?

What is your real compressor?

Umm where do i get that scooby doo van..awesome...lol

What hose type does the tooty use?

The sad thing about a set like this is that they're killjoys, the ruiner of hobbies. I can imagine a kid or even an adult who is excited to get into the hobby of models and painting, and either they or one of their loved ones, with the best of intentions, buys this because it seems like an incredible deal to open the door to the craft. And they end up getting some noisy, unreliable POS that ends up being no fun for anybody, makes airbrushing feel like crap, and makes them put it away and give up.

Casset deck, cd player, boombox it just gets worse. 😂

Have you gone to see your local head doctor recently???????

Cassette Deck😁😁🤣🤣😂😂

This is probably for nails.

Yo pronounce vallejo like va-ye-jo

Ah yes the infamous I want to airbrush but I'm too poor and this looks cheap kit that everyone looks at.

Compressor sucks…overheats quickly and a lot of moisture in hose…waste of money