RANKING my TOP 10 AIRBRUSHES: A Guide to Purchasing the BEST AIRBRUSHES Today

greetings Mark, great videos, having started airbrushing in 1975 the real only game in town was Paasche airbrushes and One Shot Enamel, for the very few airbrush painters out there at the time (I was in LA) no one shared anything with anybody, nothing, it was all trail and error, (this was way before Createx and most everything out there today, I probably shot everything you could shoot through an airbrush while painting on t-shirts to custom vans, low riders, murals, etc.) so I really enjoy your sharing and teaching your excellent talent pretty much for free, that's a real blessing in today's economy, one of the reasons I started to support in a small way you and your channel, at 76 I still paint in my studio and enjoy watching all of the new techinques that have evolved since I began airbrushing, keep up the great work, reguarding your lesson today I have most of the airbrushes you shared about along with my 7 paasches I began painting with 50 years ago, which all still work great, p.s. my first VL3 cost me $5.00 at a swap meet, but like you I do love the Iwata's which I have use since the 90's, thanks again, I do admire you and your work, the folks out in the world of YouTube are really getting an amazing education in the airbrush field from you and some of the many talented artist who freely share, great stuff!! t.

I just ordered a iwaka revolution br last week to get started on my air brush journey. So hyped to see this on your list.

I stumbled on this video just a couple of days after ordering an Iwata Eclipse HP-CS. Happy it's even on your list, let alone at the top. I paint models - trains, planes, armour etc. I've been getting good results with the Paasche Talon. Looking forward to learning the Eclipse.

I think you did a very good review, specifically stating what you are looking for in your use and style. Currently, I spray Fiber Reactive Dyes on my turned wooden bowls, but am looking to expand my finished products to other media, especially on my bowls. Thank you for the review.

I paint O scale model trains, which are rather on the large size. Large area coverage, followed by detail spray doing weathering and shading puts a lot pressure on a brush to do a range of duty. My primary has become the Iwata HP-BCS, a siphon bottle system that allows larger volume needed when painting large area. It has been customized with an adjustable stop tailpiece from the Micron line. I find it amazing in its ability to both do large area coverage, and small detail. I did just buy the new Gaahleri Swallowtail with fan tip which may well become my new large area standard. This opens the door to convert the HP-BCS to .35 nozzle as yours is so equipped, and make it more adept at the detail end. I have been tempted to buy a Micron .18 for years, just because it is such a wonderful fine detail tool, but for the kind of work I do, the truth is, its not necessary. I can only agree with your assessment.. Iwata.. In the order you show, for the reasons you give👍.

Man, I would love to see a video from you on miniature painting, I think everyone (possibly yourself included) could learn a lot from that. I’d like to see using the brands of paints that are marketed towards mini painting to see your pros and cons, how to thin them properly, and most importantly would be to see how painting onto ‘shapes’ where that third dimension (curves and concaves) affect painting because of the way air moves around those shapes.

Thank you. You voice reminds me some documentaries from the 90’s, it’s very calming. Love all the review. Already order a Iwata Eclipse

Another great video, I always enjoy watching your reviews and hearing your opinions. For my part I have a few Creos brushes on the rack and love them all. Among them I have a PS-771 and, I also wished for an alternate, smaller paint cup option. I discovered that many of the 771 parts are a drop-fit on some of the Chinese Micron look-alikes. I have converted a few of these and they are my go-to brushes for a lot of small shot detail work. As a modeler I use them for a lot of weathering effects including spraying artist oils and speckling. I have a few Brushes with PS-770/771 heads based on Fengda BD-208’s (aka Master G48 and PointZero PZ-408). These feature a small 2cc cup but are otherwise identical to the more common 9cc models. The conversions involved replacing the head assembly, needle, and air valve with Creos parts.

Hey Mark, thank you very much for this video. It is very detailed and someone like me that is just starting out, really benefits from a video like this.

Such awesome and helpful information. Just starting out with airbrushing. Ive used many different painting methods but never had enough knowledge. Thank you, thank you for all the tips for before I even make a picture!

Nice top 10 your like me big collection 👌 of brushes I see you got the new ULTRA I have something coming very soon 😮

I just like to thank you for your amazing and inspiring videos. I really was in doubt on which airbrush to get. After watching your videos I made my mind to get the Iwata Eclipse.

Thanks for this vlog. It gave me good insights.

I was trying to focus on the airbrushes, but I can't get over how good of a painter you are

1-iwata micron 2-infinity chameleon 3-iwata hp-cs Great video and appreciate your art and knowledge. 😎

1) Iwata Micron CM-C Plus , 2) Iwata HP-CH HI-Line, 3) H&S Infinity CR Plus, 4) Badger RK-1 Renegade Krome, 5) Badger Sotar 20 /20- 2, 6) RichPen 212 B, 7) Olympos HP-100A

Thank you for your channel Mark, Really enjoyed this overview of your top ten, as I do all of your videos. I use many different makes of brushes and agree totally with your top choice, I still remember that feel and response first time using the Eclipse and saying to myself, Ah this is why everyone raves on about them. It will remain my go to brush when finishing up various artworks.

Thanks for taking the time to create this detailed analysis, it is very helpful when you share your knowledge with us beginners.

Beautiful collection! I do agreed with everything you said about the Iwata microns as well as the Creos 771, that one is a magnificent airbrush for a super cheap price, (compared with the microns). I do not own any H&S or Badger airbrushes so I can't comment on those. But I think any Japanese airbrush will perform really well do to their quality control! Great helpful review! Thanks!!!!

Agree with number 1 - have used it the most. Have the sotar, ps270, ps771and HPCS. Use them all except the sotar - have two and both spray grainy compared to japanese brands. Not sure why.