After seeing your review I bought it (first time airbrush user) and I actually really like the hose idea and for me, it works really well like that. I also like the fact that there is no pressure drop or something like that. Sure, it's a very low CFM so one need to understand what he's working with here.
There are a lot of these generic Chinese Airbrush / Compressor sets about under different names. I bought one very similar to yours few months ago and it works great. Its so convenient and easy to use, it works great with my Badger 105 Patriot (with 1/4" hose Adaptor). However the airbrush that came with it is much better than the first Chinese airbrush I bought some years ago. Much better workmanship and great performance. I find the .3mm nozzle and needle set up works best. Really good review, I got the hose too but never used it.
I would never have used a hose on these cordless compressors had not the guys sent me this to try and review on RU-vid. However it surprisingly works well.
Interesting video, Harry. I'm still a neanderthal who uses a hairy stick but I'm thinking of joining the 21st century soon so this is useful information 👍
It’s just a regular airbrush on a portable compressor. Anything that can usually be sprayed at 20 psi should work on this cordless with a hose. However for thicker primers, like Stynylrez, I have found they struggle on long sessions. If you can prime in under 5 minutes then it should cope. Or simply replace the airbrush, using the supplied adaptor, for a larger needle version.
I’ve had one for over a year. I use the hose as my paint booth is at standing height. That way I put the compressor in my pocket and spray! Thanks for sharing Harry. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦
That sounds like a good idea. After the video, while cleaning the airbrush, I bumped the hose and the cordless compressor fell on the floor breaking one of the batteries. They are so light it is easy to knock them off your bench. Luckily the spare battery still works with it. I will try your idea and put the compressor in my pocket next time.
Nice video! I picked up one of these about a month ago after a recommendation from another youtuber. Overall I'm very happy with it. It's great if you just need a quiet airbrush/compressor on a budget. I was using a 3 gallon shop compressor prior to this and just couldnt take the noise. My only complaint really is that it seems like the pressured drops on this after about 10-15 minutes of usage. It's an audible change and very noticeable in my results. I've found that switching the battery to a fully charged one brings it back up to full pressure. It also seems that just popping the same battery out and back in works as well but I need to test this more to be sure.
I would guess if you have used it for 15 mins continuously then the compressor is overheating. So removing the battery, letting in cool air, and replacing may just allow the internal seals to cool then tighten again, resulting in improved pressure.
Hello HH, I too burned out the batteries in a previous cordless compressor so I used these videos, along with my own research, to find and buy a new one, thanks. Also, I'm planning to come in at the Wombat level of patronage after the holidays because you are worthy of my support, thanks again. 👋🏾
Good on you Angelo… I am thinking of trying the hose on my other compressors, but one problem is if you forget its attached and move the airbrush too quickly you can bump the light compressor off the workbench to the floor. I’ve already done this by accident and broken one of the two batteries.
So all this stuff I was told when starting airbrushing about needing tanks and water traps and adjustable pressure gauges and expensive hoses is BS! Pfftt!
If you have a big compressor with a storage tank then you need regulation and water traps due to high compression and condensation in the tank. These little cordless compressors only have enough umph to put out 20 psi at best and with no storage tank there is no need for a moister trap. Not BS. Science baby!
Super sketchy interaction you had with the guy "Dave", but even so, I purchased this exact set over a year ago (my first airbrush and compressor) and its still going strong to this day. That being said, I don't like using the hose with it.
Interesting. Still trying to figure the benefit of this over any other compressor you'd hook up to a floor.. beyond the shekels. I'll be following along and see what you think as time goes on, HH. Thanks.
I think affordability, ease of use, and for first time users a good gate way into airbrushing. It’s also relatively quiet, so can be used more as you don’t disturb others as much. Quick to setup anywhere, you just pick it up and go - as long as you have charged the compressor. Takes up less space in the hobby room. Great for quick jobs as it’s instantly ready to go - as long as you remembered to charge. The hose helps you get down into lower areas better and allows multiple brands of airbrush to be fitted. But most of all…. it’s just fun and funky!
I live in an apartment and can't justify the sound or the fumes of the paint inside. So I take this boy outside with a cardboard box and prime/base paint whatever I'm working on and go back inside. Neighbors don't hate me and family and cats don't need to inhale the fumes. Not to mention my space is limited, not a million years do I have room for a floor compressor. If you have the space for a tank compressor it's better in (almost) every way, but I think this product has a target audience for people like me.
Great video! I was looking for a decent review of these handy dandy little things and I guess this capibara brand seems to be a winner. About this 'Dave' character: People who work in (international) business in China choose a Western name, because we'd have all sorts of trouble to pronounce their Chinese name.
It’s not a bad solution… just secure your compressor on the workbench when using the hose. I accidentally flipped my compressor onto the floor and broke the battery connections, rendering that battery useless. Luckily there was a spare, but it’s the Achilles heel with this design.
Maybe it was… careful with that hose if you move the airbrush vigorously. I managed to inadvertently flick my compressor onto the floor smashing the battery connection. I hear some people put the compressor in their pocket to avoid it jumping off your workbench.
@@HarryHoudiniModels That battery connection is pretty delicate. The first one I received, the battery wouldn’t click in place. Good advice to keep it in my pocket.
I've got the Eclipse and the Revolution 0.5 has been on the shopping list for about a year. Soon my pretty, soon you will be mine too mwahahahah..... Cheers for doing the mini compressor review Harry. Thanks 👍😁🐈⬛
I'll bet the airbrush that came with the compressor is a Hseng. Not too bad but much cheaper than an Iwata. My Hseng seems to work ok on a cheap and cheerful compressor from Aldi.
I ran an older cordless model without a hose. Adding a 2m hose causes it to start running at a lower pressure then conking out and stopping much faster over extended use. It is also not uniform how long it takes to stop. Taking a break every minute or so stops this. I figure the extra load from needing to pressurise the hose causes issues. Considering getting one of these now as the compressor unit looks larger/more capable. Having two would be fine as well for extended sessions.
Just be careful of the light weight compressor and short hose. Doesn’t take much to flip it off the bench and smash onto the floor, as mine did. I’ve damaged one battery already, and it does not lock back into the compressor, so is useless. One tip I was given was to put the compressor in your pocket, then there is less chance of dropping it. Honestly, I feel the hose just negates the entire concept of a portable cordless airbrush. But each to their own.
Yep they have their uses and I’ve been quite happy with mine for almost all my airbrushing needs these last 2 years. Just Stynylrez on a cold day needs more umph from a floor corded compressor.
I bought one of these cordless airbrushes, and I dropped it, and the battery will not stay in the compressor because the lock mechanism is broke. Does anybody know what the locking mechanism is called in the battery??? The battery is OK, it just doesn't lock inside the compressor anymore.
Same thing happened to me.. luckily there was a spare. You can try to use gaff tape to hold the broken battery in against the electrical contacts. I don’t know if they sell aftermarket batteries. But it is a flimsy design that is easily broken.
Well so far the thread for the back cover of the airbrush is broke and one of the batteries refuses to click into the compressor after it fell off the painting table when I bumped the hose.
@@HarryHoudiniModels : Oh wow! That doesn't sound too promising then! After seeing your original cordless airbrushes, I've been looking out for something pretty decent; this may not be the one then!! 😂
The best one so far is the Neat and Handy with the screw in spare battery. It has an adaptor fitting so a small hose would fit on it easily. I may test this using the hose from the Casubaris set.
@@HarryHoudiniModels Every brush with the hole through the tube like that has broken for me. Cast rather than machined threads it looks like. I bought the Neat and Handy with the screw in spare battery after your earlier review and it still works great!
Any of the new, better quality, cordless Compressors are great for airbrushing. This one does have its issues, which only came up after I reviewed it. If it was my money for my first airbrush I would get the Neat & Handy base model. Has all you need. Is simple but robust, plus has the adaptor so you can upgrade to a better airbrush on the cordless compressor later.
@T_TriesGaming the compressor is very light, not usually an issue when directly screwed to an airbrush, but with the hose any airbrush movement will twist and turn the hose, so the very light compressor can, and did in my case, fall off your workbench. My battery tab then snapped so that battery is now unable to click back into the compressor. Luckily there is a spare battery so I have been able to continue using the compressor. It was suggested you put the compressor in your pants pocket, so it is safe. I now wedge it under my workbench so it cannot fall. Apart from that it has worked fine, even with the supplied airbrush, although I am still not convinced the hose is a good idea, as it defeats the whole reason for a “cordless airbrush”.
@@HarryHoudiniModels thank you for your response! So I stay in south africa, and we currently have rolling blackouts. The other compressor that you said to get, do you have a link for it? Hopefully ot ships here. Then, is there anything else? Or would 3D printing a little mounting for the compressor sort that issue?
This was a video of my thoughts after 12 month going cordless. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RXuUtfYQoDI.html White Noname Airbrush Compressor with 2 pressure settings from Spray Gunner: spraygunner.com/cordless-airbrush-kit/ Black with red stripe and 2 battery Airbrush Compressor from Neat & Handy: www.neatandhandy.com/collections/hobby/products/premium-airbrush-for-hobbies-crafts
Hello...i have a question... Is it possible to connect the casubaris compressor with a simple revell starter airgun or a badger 350 for example??? Maby it is possible... Great Video and thanx a lot!!!
The hose is a standard type so should fit most airbrushes. From memory I think I showed how to connect my Iwata airbrush. So that should give you an idea of how it works with another airbrush attached.
Some QDs leak. I have several QD sets & these mini compressors. With trial & error I found a QD match to work the right way. I like the hose & compressor with my pistol grip spray guns.
Hard to say as I only use cordless for small projects so never run the battery down. However on another cheap cordless I bought from eBay it ran for 30 mins continually when I tested it, but overheated the battery and ruined it. These kind of setups are just for short sessions with many breaks not continuous use.
The airbrush comes with a braided hose, but it is quite stiff, so any sharp movement as you spray can flick the compressor off your workbench. I would suggest a softer and longer hose, plus make sure you secure the compressor so it cannot fall and break, as mine did.
Awesome video Harry. From your last cordless video you had set the hook. haha . Hose would be nice. Mine is from neat and handy. The compressor is fantastic the airbrush is the most USELESS airbrush I've ever had. You can't even take it apart??. So I'm not so sure these guys should be adding an airbrush's to this thing. If you could see inside mine it looks like it was poured into a mold VERY ruff. If that makes sense. Anyway awesome video Harry as always.
