Is THIS the FUTURE of Mini Painting?!

I just got one of these $70 airbrush and usb compressors for Christmas and I definitely recommend it if you live in an apartment building since they're a lot quieter than a full-sized compressor and now I don't have to take a rattle can and models out into the street while my neighbors shout "VANDAL!" or "NEEERD!" at me until I scurry away under a hail of thrown trash and stones.

I am interested in the potential lifespan of this tool. Maybe in several months we could revisit this to see if it still holds up. To see if it still holds a 30ish psi or if it overheats more quickly.

My daughter and I are just starting to paint minis and learning the whole process together. As long as this thing doesn't break in like a week, it's definitely going to be a birthday present for her here in like 6 months when she's probably going to be ready to up her game.

ive had mine for close to 6 months now, previously the compressor was the major hinderance to using airbrushes, with this I have used it way more than i intended. well worth it.

I picked up that compact compressor last year at the start of lockdowns. I use it mostly for priming and I believe it works great for that purpose. It allows me to easily paint in my workspace without needing to go to the garage and I understood the value when winter came around and I could paint inside without too much of a mess. I also use a compact spray booth too. It removed my biggest excuse in my painting workflow which was getting outside to prime.

This was great Jon, I’d love to see a follow up where you can find it’s limits, like does it overheat after a certain amount of time etc

I have been using this for about 3 months and wanted to give an honest review here just incase any fellow gamers went looking for a review here. I use this airbrush for priming, zenithal highlighting and some blends on larger models and terrain, I haven't tried anything that I would call "Super delicate" work like some things Jon demonstrates in this video. My first note is that you will get MUCH better performance directly connecting the compressor to the airbrush, the air pressure from the hose was just extremely minimal (could be good for the aforementioned delicate work), I had better results with that configuration. I think this is a very solid option to get you going and is very versatile with alot of the situations I've considered using an airbrush in. Overall Im very happy with the $70 ive spent and I've learned alotin the last 3 months. If you do not have an airbrush and want to build up some experience before dumping $500 into a "legit" setup I highly recommend giving this a shot!

Invest in a compressor with a tank when you replace it, you'll never have pulsing problems like that again

Sorry bro, that award goes to Ruins of Kunark. Seriously though: This looks like a really nice tool for the folks (like me) who were pretty scared to start. Thanks for sharing and testing it out, Jon!

These mini pumps are normally used in cosmetic service for painting nails. Some companies in China saw the potential and started rebranding (or even redesigning) them for hobby purposes. The one that is reviewed in this video is one of the latest designs.

Way back when, my first airbrush compressor was a badger tankless oilless diaphram type, similar to what you have. I had nothing but problems. With no tank to even out the flow you will get a pulsing spray pattern, especially noticeable on the finest lines. The quietest airbrush compressors are made with refridgerator motors, but they are pricey, and they still make some noise. Alternatively you can lease a tank of CO2 from a welding shop, but they are heavy to transport. I ended up using a cheap, very loud compressor, but putting it in my garage. I ran an airline and a remote switch, I can't hear it at all from the house.

As someone who's very limited on hobby space I can't say how awesome seeing something like this is. Been wanting to try airbrushing for a long time and this is what I needed to take the plunge.

I bought one myself a couple of months back. After my first two sessions, I found that the compressor didn't stop unless I switched it off. I checked for leaks in valves but couldn't find any. Bear in mind, this was my first airbrush and may have damaged it without knowing. It still works well enough even with the compressor constantly running.

I've got a great outdoor airbrush space, but right now it's -23 C. This looks like something I can use inside without having to have a large setup. I'm tempted.

I’ve seen these around the Gunpla community, mostly because of the price and rather ease of use. They seem like a great first step in airbrushing. I could see picking one up if I need to do some quick highlighting or if I’m painting one mini. Great video and review of one of these kits!

I honestly love your work, paints, vids, and podcasts! One day I hope to be as good of a mini painter as you and I can’t wait for the day that you decide to go for Golden Demon. Jon you are an inspiration and my personal hero! Slay that gray!

The compressor is the main reason I never even thought about starting airbrushing. I do not have the space for it. But with this ... maybe I should give airbrushing a chance ^^ Thanks for reviewing this product Jon! But I would be reeeeeaaaally interested if you find any shortcomings with it in the coming weeks (overheating etc.).

This is exactly the sort of thing I needed to find out about to finally get in to airbrushing. Thank you, Sir!

hey man just wanted to say you finally made me get an airbrush - and I got the same thing as on the video. You were right on everything: speed, quality...everything improved so fast and so easy to maintain. Thanks chief

Wow. I was just doing some research on airbrushes, so this is convenient advice! Picked it up through your UK link - thanks, man!