Scale Model Tips - Testing A Cordless Battery Powered Airbrush With A Portable Air Compressor 

If you hold the trigger and press the black button under the compressor it will switch between high and low pressure modes.

Mate, you're a champion. My demands for model finishes are low and I typically use cheap spray cans. I was wondering if one of these would work for me for the occasional airbrush job because I can't be bothered with all the hassle of compressor, air traps, regulators etc. From all your demos it's pretty clear it would do everything I would want. Thanks for being so clear and thorough and down to earth. You have none of the airbrush/paint elitism I'm used to in the modelling scene.

The button in the base changes the pressure from High to Low. In High it will spray neat Stynylrez. In low it can do fine lines using water based acrylics. I’ve had mine 9 months and made 2 videos on it showing what can be done. You can also attach an Iwata Neo if you add an internal extender for the valve rod or, using the Neat and Handy adaptor, pretty much add any Iwata or Badger airbrush.

Just got a generic Hobby Lobby store brand version of this kind of airbrush, excited to try it. The compressor came charged out of the box and I hit the button and it vibrated and scared me! My only reason to get an airbrush is to use specialized paints like lacquers, special iridescent finishes that only craft paints (or Createx colors) can offer, and I am so glad the battery powered airbrushes are available. It’s a great option for those of us that want to spend less money overall, and able to mix our own colors, as well as use special colors that aren’t available as spray cans, without needing a spray booth and compressor and all that jazz. And I’m inspired to film my final test of it for painting a kit! I got a camera for my 17th birthday, and I really want to use it for video, especially Gundam stuff! Thank for all your vids bro, I’ve made a lot of informed purchases (or not purchases because something wasn’t for me, too expensive for my purposes, or I was just curious about a unique test) and sparked my interest to get painting Gundams again after feeling discouraged with mediocre spray can paint results and the heavily limited color supply.

I live in a apartment cluster so i have always been hesitant to getting at regular airbrush due to the noise of the compressor. This looks like a good way to dip my feet in to airbrushing to see if i like it. Great video.

You are like a kid in a candy store with all this great airbrushing and paints stuff. I would not miss one of you videos and have learned so much from them Thanks mate..

This is my new favorite channel. I've learned so much from watching you and I really appreciate that you're trying to save us money on paints with all the tests and comparisons it has definitely saved me some cash. Can't wait to start painting my setup is almost finished!

I’ve seen a few folks in Japan using these on their channels. But, I have to say you were MUCH more thorough in your testing!

Glad someone’s actually using one to paint for once lol every review I see of one of these in English is some kind of barber or hair stylist. Only ones I’ve actually seen for modeling we’re in Japanese and Korean. Think I’ll pick one up for sure now, thanks.

just started watching ur vids and ive learned alot from them keep up the good work man

I got one and i love how it works. Just remember that this will be for small jobs. Don't try to go for big jobs or it will die on you.

Awesome that little contraption works so well. Would be awesome for model builders and people who need to be able to spray in a bedroom with a little homemade booth. Need to make universal compressors if they dont already. So you can just buy the can and use what you have already.

thank you for the review ... I was worried about the constant air pressure .... but instead of going up with the pressure you just go thinner with the paint.... again thanks for sharing...

Just bought a 3D printer wand was looking for something to but down a smooth base coat and didn't want a big compressor in an already small room. This provided me the info I needed to make up my mind and give one of these a shot. Thank you.

I just bought one and was struggling with the paint until i watched this. Thanks for the tips

It looks pretty good, and easier to put down on a flat surface than a regular type airbrush.

I have one by another name. Sprayed Alclad II clear Red straight from the bottle. I wouldn't use larger than a #3 needle in the airbrush. I have used this to spray lacquers on small pieces to accent my bicycle. Mine came with a really cheap double action airbrush but works fine. I added a Grex silicone grip to grip the gun better. The gun's button hurt after a bit, the cushion that goes on the button makes it much more comfortable.

Thank you BR. You are doing the plamo gods work. I’m definitely getting one of these, thank you for the in-depth review

I got one of these a few months back and so far I love it! However, as you said I do have to thin paints a bit more than I normally would.

I own one of this. True, you cannot adjust air volume, but the adjustment knob in the back lets you control paint flow (by blocking the needle back movement), for me, not very experienced, this works great, as it is one less variable to worry about. Excellent review! Marino

I also have one ..My families so happy not to hear my compressor at 3 am. Here is a tip take off the tip for ultra fine lines..... You will have to use the air adapter that comes with their airbrush to connect or use another airbrush.If not it runs non stop. Like you were saying. But will runs with my Eclipse with that adapter off the noname airbrush.

I like that it stands up on the bench. Probably will never buy one since I have all the airbrushes I need.

Damn, that's what I'm talkn about. Thanks. Straight to the point. 👍🏻☕👏

Badger sitar is one of the best airbrushes you can buy. Only problem with it is small cup. Other then that it’s just about flawless.

Just bought one last week and can't wait to try it. Thanks for the heads up on the thinner.

Thanks for the video. I purchased one of these apparently I was using it wrong. Spent too much time trying to make it work.

This is awesome 😎. Thanks for this review. This will be handy for simple, quick projects. I just ordered one.

Another Excellent video! Very clear and concise, well planned and thought out tests. This does seem like a viable option at a lower cost.

Not that conventions are happening but I could see this going over well at gaming conventions to let folks get quick priming jobs done on newly bought models to spin them around and put 'em on the gaming table painted quickly while in a hotel room.

Wow...very interested in this for priming my Warhammer models.

You have great videos. Very informative. I appreciate it ✌

Thanks. I am looking into trying airbrushing for dollhouse miniatures. Since it is for leisure use, this looks like a better option for me. Thanks for this review and the other ones. They really help me understanding the different options in the market.

Would the cordless compressor be usable with other airbrushes? I’m curious about the one you did with the detachable bottle system you played with.

Does this works with the Gundam Markers aribrush?

hai, can we use with the marker airbrush adapter? the brush that can hook with the gundam marker.

Could you try it with your better airbrush just to test see if the compressor is strong enough so the next upgrade for anyone who buys it can be just aibrush and the whole airbrushing set/system. Thank you.

Your channel Is so helpful for learning model painting, thank you for the videos

Very cool. Surprising. Would be good to have for Mobil work. 👍👍 I just got my procon 270 in and I absolutely love it. Love the adjustability and the spray pattern is so much nicer. Thank you.

I have the same airbrush kit. I painted a 1/35th Takom 12.8CM Flak Zwilling last night. Battery was still on level 3. Still had plenty left to paint more kits.

Thanks for testing the cordless brush out. Wasn't sure you saw my post or maybe it was by coincidence? It did much better than I ever expected. I'm going to get one for quick spray jobs. I wish they would have added a regulator. That would have been very impressive.

That is so funny I was looking into buying one for myself.

Just got mine, can't wait to try it out, it's my first airbrush. Like + subscribe done

Where you able to find an adapter? If so I’m getting one of those today!!! Great video

I just got a similar low cost one, it has an airline, mostly to learn, wondering when in future i look at getting better if its the airbrush or the compressor that should be upgraded first

Thanks!

Thanks to your video I bought one of these and now I use it to paint my gundams. I wanted to ask you if you know what adapter I could use for a badger 105 patriot airbrush. Keep up the good work with your videos they are very helpful.

New England 🤘🏻. Thanks for the great videos

I hope your kept it away from banana oil as to not void the warranty

Does anyone know the size of the adapter?

I bought one of them, it was a gocheer... worked ok for 2 weeks then it had to be plugged in permanently because it wouldn't hold a charge. Then after 3 months, its dead. I'll never get one again.

Thanks for this!

fascinating and great review, thanks for the thoroughness since I was wondering about whether you could use a hose. No Name seems to be some pretty good stuff.

Hi, I have quick question, can I use lotion/gel/cream/paste etc for airbrush rather than water base or do I need to mix with water a little bit to make it liquid-ish? I plan to use it for airbrush car/motorcycle trim parts

Hello sir. Love your videos and thank you for what you do. So I have the AutoLock airbrush. It’s similar to this model you are using. Looks the same actual. Have you figured out, what adapters one might need to run other airbrushes? I just bought your swallowtail…but I fear I won’t be able to run it with this setup. Thank you.

How can anyone dislike this video. I want to get into airbrush but I don't want a loud or slightly loud air compressor. And this seems like what I want. But I just want to know how it deals with canvas. I guess I have to buy one to find out.

does it works for the Gundam Marker Airbrush system?

Thank you, what a great review!

I want one 😊 thanks for the review! 🇦🇺❤️

where can I purchase an adapter to use my badger airbrush with this compressor?

Do you ever use a viscosity cup, knowing the time a measured amount of product takes to empty? I do every time and it always works. Nice video TDH

if you just press the power button, not hold it and turn it off; you can adjust the air pressure that way. I believe there's only two settings.

Great reviews on your channel. Glad I found your channel

Another great review!

ok, watched about halfway through ... seems the main issues are that the airbrush itself isn't very adjustable ... so, would the chargeable compressor work with a better separate airbrush, that has better setting capability?

Have a wireless airbrush and need to know how to mix acrylic paints house enamel paints how much water and paint to make thin, also can I use inks?

Picked one of these up last week, can’t wait to figure it out! 🤞

Cool! thnx for the review :) Could be possible to get one of those cheap airbrushes with the airspeed control at the bottom kind of like the Mr Hobby procon PS270 to adjust the airspeed aswell...

thinking of getting this for doing dust effects

Always assumed these cordless compressors were junk.. This is actually something to look into for those small jobs for which running an air hose from our shop compressor all the way upstairs is just too much work.

could you just use it continuously if you just left it plugged in?

Interesting 🤔...

Truly these videos are so so helpful. Any chance you could try this handheld compressor with that harbor freight cheapo airbrush you already reviewed?

The AUTO button is for changing your PSI from HIGH to LOW and back again.

I see lots of nail techs and nail artists use this. It seems simpler to pull this unit out and use it than drag out my Iwata. I think I'm going to try one out.

Sorry total noob here I picked up one of these and mixed in some of those acrylic craft paints Came out a bit splattery* I guess that’s not a word lol Anyways so I ran out of battery Do I need to remove the cup with all the paint in it and wash everything while I’m charging the unit ? Thanks !

Hello Barbatos, I thought this would be a good starter kit for the price. I haven't tried any kind of spray gun painting before but this video convinced me to go for it with my budget. However, if you dont mind me asking, I want to try and use Testors with this peice. I know that it was made witb acrylic in mind but i just love an enamel finish. You testing the Testors in this video looked great but you didnt go into it much for that specifically medium. Is there any other pointers you'd give regarding Testors besides just using thinner?

testors looked great.

Very nice review ! I loved the video :) Atm amazon has it for 70 euros. For AK 3rd gen acryl. I need 70/30 paint/thinner (or water) ration also ? Since I brush paint my models, I use water to thin my AKs and I haven't ever used thinner but I guess I will need it for this kit. Do you think I can use a cable on it to keep the bottle a bit out of my view ? I wonder if that will drop the pressure ... Do you suggest any better gun to pair with it that will help to do the job better ? Thank you in advance !

would you still recommend this? I've never airbrushed before but im my time I have learned that cheap tools are difficult to overcome with skill. Great tools have great results.

I have a Gundam Marker Airbrush and have been trying to connect it to the portable air compressor. Know what kind of adapter(s) I'd need for it?

Thanks for the review on the cordless compressor there are several sets out there one with a Japanese airbrush and a cheaper "American" airbrush you obviously got the Japanese airbrush. Just to let you know they have an updated version in Black that has a different attachment. The one that was show wont work with a Badger airbrush and I dont know if there are any adapter that make it fit badger airbrushes. The new one doesn't have the leds on the bottom or the button if I'm not mistaken.

I've been using mine for about 3 months on and off painting my rc planes and I kind of feel guilty using it while my Iwata sits in the tool box. It's good for a quick spot job but if I'm doing a lot of pieces I'll revert to my Iwata otherwise it's a nice airbrush to have in the arsenal. If you get the quick connections for the airbrush itself you can use almost any airbrush with the compressor. I have had decent luck with the cordless compressor using other airbrushes.

That airbrush looks like my H&S Evolution Silverline...

Thank you so much for this review ! It helped so much in my decision on whether to buy this or not...and yes I ordered one lol

What size nozzle does it have, a .3mm. If so it acrylic probably needs a little thinning. But over all it looks pretty good for what it does.......

The button on the bottom is used to adjust pressure. You have high and low. I love mine.

Do you remember to what ratio you diluted the Testors paint example with thinner? Great video(s). I recently discovered your channel and I really like your content.

Hello Barbatos Rex. I enjoyed watching your review on the No-Name Airbrush. I would like to ask you which "mini" moisture trap for airbrush do you use or recommend which connects to the airbrush, as I am new to painting using an airbrush. Wishing you a good day

I’m touching up paint with my car small spots but my question is how do you thin out the paint to put in airbrush do you use lacquer thinner or what

How well would this spray car lacquer paint and car clear coat? If it would be suitable for small spot repairs for cars.

Can I use my existing standard airbrushes?

Question! How much did you thin to get paint to flow best with one of these? I've read that somehow using 50% thinner was the way to go, but my first instinct is to think that that's way, way too much?

how could you use it with your pump when then battery pushes up the toggle? seems limited

is there an option if you want a wider coverage of spray?

Is it possible to use this compressor for other applications, such as air horn, blower nozzles, etc?

you can by them for 40 bucks on china websites and they come with the box thats separate, so it has a air line

How much are they though? Because I can get a decent compressor with an airbrush included (I dont know how good these are but there are several different choices and maybe there is one that is alright to use) For just under $110 AUD .. Just depends how much value you get out of using this, maybe you are in a shared living or strict apartment living and a compressor is out of the question.

The problem i had with cordless is wear, two of them and both wore out faster then i expected the air pressure loss.

Does anyone know the adapter needed to attach an iwata neo/eclipse?

I'm new to airbrushing so this might be a silly question: will this compressor work with the $10 harbor freight air brush kit?