If you're unsure how an airbrush can be different, or better, because you can get by with your included kit airbrush... you're not alone! I too wondered what could possibly be different enough to warrant spending $100 on an airbrush, let alone $150 for the much recommended Iwata Eclipse. The reviews for $100+ airbrushes all mention things that don't sound very integral to the experience, but if you're doing figure/miniature/gunpla painting, they absolutely are. I feel that learning on a bad airbrush helped me get over my fears, but it taught me to be afraid of doing detailed work. I haven't used more expensive brushes than this, and my skill level isn't at a place to appreciate the differences to a $400 brush, but I recommend this airbrush to all beginners/intermediates. This air brush is that line where the tool will no longer hold you back; it's all on you from here on out.
What makes this air brush different than a Master or generic kit brush?
1. The trigger has a smooth action. This didn't seem all that important because, again, I got used to my airbrush. I figured a little bit different wasn't a huge deal. I was wrong. A smooth action and no slightly grainy texture helps prevent you from making splatter mistakes. Letting go of the trigger too abruptly causes splatter when the needle smacks into the nozzle. That doesn't happen with this brush because the margin for error is much higher since it has a great spring and smooth pull.
2. The modulation on the paint spray is much greater. What I mean is, you have more degrees of spraying paint when pulling back than with the other brush. I know what you're thinking: "I'm fine". But it's a game changer. Instead of your airbrush basically having 3 settings: Dry "I'm testing it out" Spray, "For-real this time Spray", and "Torrential Downpour", it feels like you now have way more freedom. It actually took me some time to get used to it because now I could actually be precise and move in close with the brush to get primer in small nooks.
3. The cap doesn't get clogged because the needle is higher quality. I had to buy a new needle for my kit brush ($12 for a set of 3) because it arrived SLIGHTLY bent. My spray was leaning upwards which meant the cap kept getting clogged. This brush's cap isn't circular and even if you mess up and get paint in it, it won't pool it up in front of your needle.
4. The cup is easier to clean. It's actually well finished all throughout. I'll guess your kit brush looks chrome all through but has slight ridges towards the bottom. Or maybe it's super cheap and looks like unfinished brass towards the end. That's because it's machined cheaply. A fully finished and well made cup equates to a huge time saver. Changing colors is now no longer a 3-4 minute activity but 30-40 seconds. Full clean only at the end of the session.
5. Lack of nozzle leaks means it atomizes paint like a champ. Let's be straight, my cheap brush with a decent compressor can atomize paint. However, because it leaks air near the nozzle (check by putting soapy water near the nozzle cap and needle cap) it means I can expect it to spit every so often. Not to mention additional clean up and o-ring damage. My old airbrush spit tiny, tiny dots of paint once in awhile. Speckles ruin the finish. If you want to do any sort of slight detail work like pre-shading you probably gave up already. I didn't realize this was a solvable problem. I've primed over 40 pieces today and not a single sputter or speck. What fresh hell have I been putting myself through?
If you're looking to stop fixing your models and get to actually painting them, I suggest you start here. Just comparing the specs with the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS this air brush blows it out of the water for $50 less. Nozzle/Needle replacement ready, perfect needle size for all the hobbies I listed above, and you get a mac valve! Just make sure you invest in a real compressor with tank first (The standard $79-89 kit compressors are more than fine).
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Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2021
Pros:
- Some of the best price to performance you'll see in airbrushes.
- Does a great job atomizing the paint, effortlessly sprays Gaia EX Black to a reflective finish.
- MAC valve built right into the gun, leave the tank's regulator at ~20PSI and call it a day.
- Wider cup is easy to clean with a microfiber towel.
- Standard sized threads hooked right up to my No-Name Spraygunner tank (also highly recommend). No adapters needed unlike Paasche.
Cons:
- I genuinely have none. Coming from a Paasche Talon, everything it did, this does better. Better features, better atomization, better build quality, less aggressive curve in how much paint you spray vs how far back you pull the trigger. I've had this for around 2-3 weeks now and have been using it almost every day since and haven't found a thing to complain about it.
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Absolutely fantastic, leagues better than my Talon
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2021
This has been a game changer for me, night-and-day better than my Paasche Talon. For the money, you won't get much better until you start shopping in the $200+ range.Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2021
Pros:
- Some of the best price to performance you'll see in airbrushes.
- Does a great job atomizing the paint, effortlessly sprays Gaia EX Black to a reflective finish.
- MAC valve built right into the gun, leave the tank's regulator at ~20PSI and call it a day.
- Wider cup is easy to clean with a microfiber towel.
- Standard sized threads hooked right up to my No-Name Spraygunner tank (also highly recommend). No adapters needed unlike Paasche.
Cons:
- I genuinely have none. Coming from a Paasche Talon, everything it did, this does better. Better features, better atomization, better build quality, less aggressive curve in how much paint you spray vs how far back you pull the trigger. I've had this for around 2-3 weeks now and have been using it almost every day since and haven't found a thing to complain about it.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
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This airbrush is my work course of all of my Gundam and Hobby painting. This is the best airbrush I've used, so good that I own two. They are easy to clean, duarable and will last you. Made in Japan, solid and built to last!
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Adan
Un aerografo profesional a precio accesible.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 13, 2023Pattern Name: Single ItemVerified Purchase
Adan
Reviewed in Mexico on June 13, 2023
En fin, eh estado probando el PS-289 por varios días de forma exhaustiva y wow. WOW! De lo que me estaba perdiendo al no haber adquirido un aerografo de alta calidad, amikos! Es esplendido y simplemente no se compara en lo absoluto al aerografo genérico ya que para empezar, con ese me era muy difícil atomizar la pintura de forma precisa, si no es que imposible y yo se lo atribuía a mi falta de practica, pero con el PS-289 lo puedo realizar de forma natural y con una facilidad que asusta! Además gracias a su real acabado pulido en el interior del vaso, es súper fácil de limpiarlo una vez que terminas de pintar, por lo tanto si requieres cambiar de colores de forma rápida, solo basta con una pequeña enjuagada y listo además de que es capaz de pulverizar la pintura sin necesidad de diluir en exceso las pinturas (Yo utilizo pinturas acrílicas comunes diluidas con agua destilada y sin problemas).
En resumen, si estas buscando dar el siguiente paso en adquirir un aerografo de alta calidad sin gastar mucho, este es el aerografo que buscas ya que básicamente estarás adquiriendo un Iwata Eclipse pero tres veces más barato. Realmente me sorprende como un aerografo de nivel profesional puede costar prácticamente lo mismo que un Neo de Iwata, pero con una calidad mucho mayor en todos los aspectos.
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Zajebisty !!!
Reviewed in Germany on February 15, 2024Pattern Name: Single ItemVerified Purchase
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A la altura de las grandes marcas
Reviewed in Spain on October 12, 2023Pattern Name: Single ItemVerified Purchase
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great brush for everyday use and fine detail work
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2023Pattern Name: Single ItemVerified Purchase
