Testing Harbor Freight's Cheapest Airbrush/Compressor Combo - Is It Worth $75 ??
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- Here I test out Harbor Freight's lowest priced airbrush/compressor combo.
It's currently selling for $79 and with their 10% off coupon it came to $71.
While not the greatest compressor and airbrush it does serve a purpose.
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Thanks for doing these tests. If it wasn't for channels like yours, I would be walking blindly into this hobby.
Quick tip. You can adjust the pressure on this compressor by turning the knurled knob at the bottom of the water trap clockwise or counter-clockwise. I discovered that when I first bought mine.
Was that in their instructions? You had a great stroke of luck otherwise! How does it run now that you can adjust its pressure?
@@Baleandor It is in the instructions, but it's pretty badly worded. Runs good and pushes paint through an airbrush without it being a jet once it's dialed down to around 20 PSI
wouldn't that just be bleeding off air and not actually regulating...?
I've had this compressor and airbrush combination for three years - haven't used it much - and I didn't know you could adjust it. I tried it and it works.
Checked my compressor with high hopes but was dissapointed. My compressor has a spring with a C-clip on the bottom of the water trap that you press up to release the moisture. There's also what looks like a barbed section to attach a small hose to it to drain off the water. No knurled knob on mine unfortunately.
Nice test. I really appreciate what you are doing for us modelers. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the info on these kinds of compressors!
Looks good for bigger models like cars and maybe some MG gunpla. I work mostly on smaller models.
Snagged a Fengda AS-06-1 for half price cause it had a paint flaw. Works well but as a tankless it runs hawt!
Looking to get an Airgoo AG-326 cause it's got double cooling. I really prefer to get stuff done in 1 go without having to worry about temperatures.
Airbrush is like the Vega which is a great little brush. HF brush is very good for the beginner and even for pros in a pinch. As for the compressor, it will hold and stay at desired PSI. It will spray or atomize the paint well, everything depends on type of paint, how it's mixed and compressor PSI. Once you get used to it, it will be one of your go-to brushes.
Your videos are a great help showing the difference between the compressor and airbrush combos. Thanks for all the input for the less experienced hobbyist.
Anytime buddy 👍
@@barbatosrex9473 did you see the comment that the pressure is adjustable with the screw under the water trap? I've had this compressor for a couple of years and didn't know that.
@@asennad yes, I was shocked to see that, and that it's not mentioned in the manual
@@barbatosrex9473 also the airbrush that came with mine was virtually useless until I polished the needle. Works well now.
You can adjust the pressure by turning the main end of the airbrush tip
Where exactly is the main end? I just bought this used today on eBay! I was going to try to find a new gun because I wish to try cake decorating.
Another great video as usual. I'm looking forward to using your paints when I get my set up together. Geez 40 more colors! WOW what a terrific line up you'll have,
Can't wait for the Amazon compressor games. And the winner is ????????
thanks for doing this review man! I was tempted to get this kit because it's currently on clearance, but after seeing your vid, probably not the compressor for me
Have you tried this again using one of those pressure valves that screw onto the gun itself? I’d be interested to know how it fairs with that set up.
👍good vid ..I think for that price I'll purchase one just for priming and clears. Thankx Rex
I've had the same compressor when HFT sold it by itself it's an ok compressor but really needs a regulator to be more useful which they sell the air brushes are marginal at best can be made to work and ok for a beginner to start with but if your serious about the hobby your better off spending the money on a compressor with a tank and regulator and a decent midrange airbrush that will give you many years of service. So I passed on my HFT stuff to a friend so hey could get started in the hobby so that makes it all good.
I have this compressor and I used it and airbrushed for the first time in my life today. I used a iwata neo that I purchased from hobbylobby. I actually bought the airbrush almost w urars ago right after covid lockdown and I bought the compressor I could afford later, hence why I have a somewhat nicer airbrush than what comes with the kit. One thing I would like say is that I noticed that with the neo I had to get relatively close as well in order to get the paint to go on what I was trying to paint. Honestly. I thought I was messing up because it was first time airbrushing. I also noticed some looks like speckling on one of the pieces I was trying to paint. I also noticed that you can try to control the air pressure by turning the fitting at the button of the moisture trap but it makes the compressor running almost continuously. I am wondering if a different water trap with a pressure regulator would make this compressor better to use and if there is a tank I could buy that would work with this compressor or if I should just bite the bullet and buy a better one online.
Great set for a specific range of painting, not for all-around painting! Can't believe they don't have a pressure control valve, those are pretty cheap to include!
What type and size air pressure control valve will fit this set up????
This compressor used to have an adjustable pressure regulator. I bought mine 3 yrs or so ago and it has the regulator that is now on the avanti.
I have the same kind from Canadian Tire and I added a pressure regulator. I plan to attach one of those portable air tanks to it so the pressure keeps constant longer. Also, that metal cup is useless because the siphon doesn't reach the bottom of it.
True, the siphon in the Paasche was much better
Interesting video. I bought a Zeny setup on Amazon in that price range, and I am pretty happy with it. I am newer to airbrushing, so perhaps those with more experience and higher standards may not like it. It came with a regulator, moisture trap, two-spot airbrush holder, 0.3mm needle dual action gravity feed airbrush, tools, etc. It is quieter than the one in your video and sits still better when running. Just sharing as another option for your subscribers. I really enjoy your various real-life product testing and insights! Thanks, and keep up the good work.
Just got one pf these from Harbor, first airbrush😁. Looking foward thanks for thw vid.
I have a magnum compressor with a air tank I got it from KMS Tools here in Canada and I love it
Adjust the knob at the bottom of the water resinous, or add a regulator.
Great Video I would love to see some Cerakote or Durakote tests on metal pieces
Would love to this kit with a adjustable pressure gage.
A good inexpensive compressor to use with an airbrush that has an auxiliary threaded screw style metering valve
you adjust the pressure with the knob on the bottom of the water trap! looks like a decent rig for $80 bucks. i spent $80 bucks on some no name cordless Chinese made airbrush... which actually works pretty good...a nightmare to clean tho since it's got the tiny nozzle and bits n pieces that randomly fall out of nowhere when u take it apart... nothing like my Badger Patriot :)
This looks like it would work really well with home made fishing bobbers also. This is the reason I got this model. I'm going to try it out this week. Thank you for the preview of this.
I have this compressor and it gets the job done. I like it a lot. I paid $89
I have a cheap ~30S airbrush and they are impressive what you get for that price Not a japan quality for sure. But there are a lot cheap good airbrush out there. For beginners or for primers they are a great deal in my opinion.
I have this set. I bought an adjustable valve from hf for it. The compressor works great I love it. The airbrush and the hose included not so much. Even with lots of the blue pipe tape wouldn't stop leaking had to replace it. For base coats and primers it's ok. Personally I'd spend a Lil more money upfront and get the other kit. That kit hadn't come out yet when I bought mine and with the upgrades you'll be in it more than the price of the other set.
What was the adjustable valve you purchased?
@@kevinventura546 the cheap one hf sells, had to hit home depot for some fittings. If you haven't purchased yet would suggest buying the Avanti kit. Comes with an adjustable value and much better gun
My compressor is similar to that one but you can adjust it.... oh and only paid $40 for it. No complaints and performs well.
I dislike the lack of a pressure valve, did you find an adapter or something to add to it to control the air pressure? I purchased this one, and avanti which is almost the same price does have a pressure valve but they were out that day
Where did you get those plastic shelves to hold paint bottles? IKEA?
You mentioned polishing the needle. Do you go over that process in any of your other videos? Or do you have recommended products for that? Thanks.
I'll go over it this week in a video
Just bought this kit and it doesn’t come with the conversion adapter to plug you air brush to your hose. Where do I find this piece?
Cool Barbatos! Have you ever tried the 108-XSW Badger Sidewinder? I have been thinking about getting a side feed airbrush and the Badger one is pretty special since it has a highroller trigger. Its meant for wery fine details.
Beautiful Airbrush!!!! I got one after years of using the Patriot 105. Same brush basically but the side feeds always were my favorite so I could get the paint cup out of my view and it's designed for Lefties or Righties ;) The high roller trigger is amazing and just a micro movement gets paint flowing for nice small thin details (You can buy the regular trigger and swap it out if care to as well). Make sure you grab the needles for it as each 1 has it's own use. .7 will spray a body in no time flat, the fine detail one is a serious detail dream, though not as good as the Iwata 1.8 needle it's about as close as you can get for $400 less ;)
@@animalyze7120 Thanks for telling me about this brush, I did not find much info on it online. So I can ask you is it easy to clean? Can you get a smaller cup for it? I am mainly thinking about doing shading on hair and skin on figures and wery fine cammouflage lines. I got my trusty ps275 trigger airbrush for the large covering. Do you think its a good brush for these small details?
I have the exact kit but the spray gun is not pushing paint out at all. Please advice. Thank u.
My fisrt kit was exactly the same exept that I have a knob to ajust the pressure, but under Mastercraft's name (Canadian Tire). I relized that I didn't like the depression one.
I have this one and it be adjusted through the airbrush or the moisture trap
You can buy a valve that connects below the airbrush to control the air pressure. They're not expensive. I have an adjustable regulator on my compressor but I still have the adjustable valve below my airbrush.. I can control my air pressure quicker. $15.00
Man. I'd love a video with a walk through of your completed builds. I'm working on the rg hi nu.
That's a great kit. I just got one. Once I shift to doing these videos full time I can start bulding again 👍
@Barbatos Rex Man. If you ever get a patreon or membership dill on TH-cam I'm first in line. I've learned a lot since I started watching you. It's like listening to the older guys at work.
Are you reviewing more compressors? If so what's next:)
(also would be interesting to see you review vintage style compressors like the badger 180 that is still sold on their website)
Yes, I'll be reviewing more compressors for sure. Soon too
Great video great info...
I think you might have better luck using the brush air flow control and draw back for paint . I've never seen one used like this
i have a 4 foot model ship I want to paint some trim approx 3 cm wide Can I dilute household interior latex paint enough to air brush this trim? Appreciate it :-)
All of these little round compressors like this are the same AS186 compressor made by a company in China and rebranded for various resellers. They are little work horses, and the ones with external tanks run a little less and last longer.
man how come mine just makes bubbles on the cup!!? did i assembed something wrong??? Thank you for your time mate
Airbrush air regulator (and plumber's tape) will fix it.
It will spit water if you live in a high humidity area even with the trap.
Had another compressor with red tank that was shooting too high out of the box.
thx for this!! looks like I'm goin to harbor freight today lol!
Looking to start airbrushing my gunpla. What would you recommend for a beginner? From what I've seen getting one of these kits would mostly be for the compressor and the airbrush for priming and maybe large jobs and get a decent extra airbrush?
I'd go with a Badger Patriot 105 airbrush and a Tooty Air Compressor. Both come to $200. I use both every day and they come highly recommended. Get both here spraygunner.com?aff=10
I'd spring for a slightly more expensive one with a pressure regulator. You can buy one to retrofit this compressor for $15-$20.
I would definitely plumb a tank onto that with a regulator, though siphon feed brushes with .3 or .5 needle are designed to be 28-33 PSI or so, 60 is far too much even for unthinned enamels. Great review and those HF airbrushes are no joke, they really aren't bad after a good few polishing sessions on the needle/nozzle assembly. I would splurge for a Badger 105 or if you like the siphon feed the Patriots Sister the 155 Anthem. Seeing as I can easily airbrush eyes on Warhammer mini's the 105 Patriot I see little need to spend tons on the Iwata name alone.
BTW Rex were you able to locate a winner for the Badger airbrush yet? Haven't yet seen who the lucky person is.
I sent a note to the winner and never heard from them. I'm going to pick another winner
@@barbatosrex9473 Ahh I thought you'd have made an announcement kinda thing in one of your later videos when you found a winner lol. Makes sense though ;)
Stay awesome!
I got this same kit from HF..I have never used an airbrush. we could not get it to pick up liquid..any kind! tried all the troubleshooting and get a fine shot now and then but mostly nothing!
If it runs consistant at 30 psi the hold down and only pull back when you want to spray. Yeah I know nobody wants to do that but you will have consistent pressure and know how much to thin.
Do you have a review of the gundam marker airbrush system? It would be helpful to hear your years of experience weigh-in on it.
I'm ordering one this week for review
@@barbatosrex9473 ... and that's why this guy is the best!
This is what you need "Master Airbrush Brand Airbrush Quick Release Disconnect Coupler & Plug with Airbrush Airflow Adjustment Control Valve 1/8 in. BSP Male and Female Connections " It is a quick connect adapter with a mac valve. You can get them on Amazon.
That's a serious paint collection
Oh yeah, and that's just 1/3 of it 😀
Hey friends I'm looking for old broken car models. I need them for a junkyard diorama am working on. Love the Chanel
I'll see what I have. Email me at triggerfish65@gmail.com
this was 100 a few years ago lol, i still use it and it still works great though i have no comparison . I use it for gunpla and it works fine for a repaint with the cheap paint from walmart , takes like 5 seconds to paint a piece. No luck with white acrylic paint as it clogs super fast .
White paints does that a lot, its not youre airbrush. I have tried many white paints from different manufacturers like Italeri, Ammo by mig, Tamiya and Ak real colors and they all spray poorly. Thinning them some extra might work but not always. White is so highly pigmented and so is yellow too.
@@statoilbensin2190 my neon yellow clogged alot too after trying yellow for the first time last week. Had to really thin it and put on alot of coats after many times of stopping and completely disasembling the airbrush to clean the clogs.
Try using a bit more thinner with a retarding agent (Mr. Hobby makes some). Also check your needle, thicker mediums usually require a larger needle .3 or .5 should be just fine. Some of these Cheaper brushes might have as low as a 1.8 to .2 needle and that could cause issues. Try spraying that paint at a slightly higher PSI as well.
I'll be doing a mega test of every white paint. Let's see who comes out on top
@@barbatosrex9473 oh god please ty! i sprayed my RG sazabi in white with tamiya flat white, even after white primer, white paint....smh with results in many ways....
Gotta get in close at that PSI because otherwise you're just shooting instant dried primer/paint.
Barbatos what do you feel about the harder and steenbeck evelution silverline? For me I think it is wery unpleasent to use and the nozzel always clogs with waterbased paints like Vallejo and Italeri. I think the only paint witch I can use with it is enamels because they will never clog youre nozzel.
I had trouble using a few different Harder & Steenbeck airbrushes till I got my Evolution. It's the only one of there's I like. And it turns out to be one of my favorites. What other brand airbrush do you use?
@@barbatosrex9473 I use Gsi creos ps275 and I think its a nice airbrush for all types of paints. Its not hard to learn how to take a part and clean also easy to lube. The evulution is easy but for some reason my nozzel clogs after every use with Vallejo paints. I also thinks backflushing it is hard. I have been thinking about getting a Badger sidewinder or Sotar 20/20 to replace it for detail work. Note that I was using the 0.4 for vallejo but yet it clogged.
In keeping the expense low, Why not use a Quick Disconnect female with a adjustment air valve. You can get a male & female set for $8 - $9.00 on Amazon.
Great idea. I do like to test these products as they come out of the box but you're right I should have thought of using that. Thanks again
@@barbatosrex9473 Love the videos. I'm into Naval Aviation like you love Gupla (is that right?). I need 2 big rooms, one for all my Navy sh*t (Navy Aviation Electrician), & one for my trains (outdoor railroader), retired NYC Transit Maintenance Supervisor. Repaired subway cars, like a 1:1 scale train set! Modeling since a kid, off & on with the airbrush since the late '70s. Ventured into removing the measles (chips) for my car, then my model trains to now painting parts for my road bicycles. Have to try your red paints. I need an anodized red for my bike GPS mount. I look forward to the next show.
Probably good for primer and base coats.
What are the shelves that you have your jars of paint on?
Nail polish racks
this is the exact same thing I got a few years ago. There are 2 models, one that come with an airbrush and one without. the one without actually does have an adjustable PSI pressure. I should have got that one, cause in the long run the airbrush is trash.
This is the exact same set up I bought from Harbor Freight a few years ago. The airbrush is JUNK, but the compressor seems pretty solid for being a proverbial 'El-Cheapo' brand.
Even badger and Iwata get all their compressors from the same plant in China/Taiwan, pretty much all come from the same factory the lower price is not paying for the name brand.
Well its now Sept 2023. This compressor/airbrush combo is $89.00 and the Avanti is $99.99. I went with the Avanti
Smart move
I got a cheap airbrush like this from cocraft. Probably made in china and the plastic hoses got melted by Tamiya airbrush cleaner. However it sprayed Tamiya paint quite nicely for its wery cheap price.
Please respond, NEWBIE here. First I want to say thank you for this informational video.
I'm an acrylic artist & I'm just getting into airbrush. I don't do models or miniatures.
I love spray can art & by your description here in this video, it seems this may be good choice for that result & less toxic.
I bought a few cheaper airbrush kits (2 gravity Neoeco (I saw on your video lol) & a mini 30 psi compressor, but they all seem to be very limited in power, concentration & strokes.
I want a set that gives me a a great fast steady flow of medium to wide spray like a spray can would. Do you recommend I try this setup?
Again thank you!!!
It’s the same brush they sell individually. I never really liked it unless I wanted a Matte finish on a color I only had available in gloss, it eats through the paint though because as you saw it spits it out and dries it at the same time.
That's not the brushes fault, that's inability to use the paint correctly for it's intended purpose. Siphon feeds need higher pressure to operate and proper thinning with the use of a retarding agent to prevent flash drying on the needle.
@@animalyze7120 no it’s the brushes fault, it has intake holes on the needle guard which is also why you can’t use it guard less. It will flash dry your paint no matter the ratio.
So this is only $69 now on clearance. I am in need of something cheap to paint some small 3d printed parts (6"x8") which I'm currently rattle-canning in my booth, so just looking for something that would give me fast coverage and it means I could load up paint and 2k clear in each bottle. Would this be suitable for spraying your 2K gloss black and clear line also?
You shouldn't have a problem spraying those paints with this
@@barbatosrex9473 For the same price I can pick this same compressor up for $20 brand new on offerup then get the Paasche H brush instead. Would that be a decent combo to get started with?
The pressure regulator is on the bottom of the drain valve. Took me forever to find it on mine.
Nope, look at his ou'll see they have TWO versions of this compressor, mine is like his does NOT have the screw just the c-clip and spring.
Can u use acrylic paints in these guns
Absolutely
Mine does not have enough pressure what could it be
Thanks
It's defective, return it for another one
Can you give us a gunmetal that's 90% black? All the gunmetals I've worked with are a dark grey and they're not what I really want.
I have a beautiful gun metal coming this week that I think you'll love
I'm just starting. Can I use water to clean it
If you're spraying and acrylic paint then yes you can
What was the name of that polishing cream?
Flitz, I'll do a review of it this week
@@barbatosrex9473 Thanks!
I bought that set from HF couple of years back and I'm still using the compressor. I saw they were offering a new set that came with a gravity feed airbrush this time.. I'm tempted to try that.
I tested that set here about a month ago, it's pretty good. Way better than this set. Check it out on my channel
@@barbatosrex9473 ah I didn't see that on my feed, thanks for the heads up! Will definitely check the video out.
I've never clicked on a video so fast
What size hose does it need BSP or NPT?
NPT
@@barbatosrex9473 thanks
What about 1:64 scale die cast would it work
Oh yeah, it should work fine for those.
@@barbatosrex9473 thanks
This one or the new one from harbor freight which would you recommend to a beginner on a budget
Hey I know this was a year ago but I have this same kit and was trying it out and there is actually a pressure regulating screw on the bottom of the air trap at the front though it might only be some models of this kit. I loosened mine and while running that keeps the psi around 30 or so which should help the painting... I'm just brand new into this so have been watching all of these videos I can and sharing the info.
Great info, thanks for sharing
Would you say this would be better than one of those $50 kits off Amazon with that tiny compressor (that looks like an air pump for my fish tank)? Could always pick up a regulator if lonewolf9390's tip on air pressure regulator was wrong.
the small pump are good for 15psi needs but nothing else. so cake airbrushing needs... but modeling, no. you want something that will do 20-45psi constantly that most of those small pumps won't do.
I'm a year down the line but its basically a knock off of a Badger 150.
This was my first compressor and lasted 2-3yrs. One day it broke a piston
Seems like you would lose enough money in wasted paint to offset the savings.
Lol "I dont know why i'm giving you this grand tour" BECAUSE YOU LOV E TO TALK!
The instructions tell you how to adjust the pressure
Oh, and I read through them twice and didn't see it, thanks for the heads up
@@barbatosrex9473 on mine it did
If I remember right the screw on the back of the pressure gauge that turn it to adjust pressure
One major flaw with that air compressor no regulator
That would be a biggie
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dude, just get yourself or make yourself a leather strop. you will never have to buy another blade again. literally.... I have been using the same blade in my exacto hobby knife for the last 5 years and all I do is keep stropping when I use it. believe it or not, but it is actually SHARPER than a brand new blade is! its mindblowing honestly.
Just buy an in-line pressure screw from Amazon for £5.00
Seems like both pieces have issues...
IMPORTANT!!! If you purchase FOUR E's mixer... DO NOT MIX BOTTLES WITH A MIXING BALL BEARING IN THE BOTTLE!!! IT WILL BREAK THE BOTTLE.
RECOMMEND WRAPPING IT IN A PLASTIC BAG TO SEAL IT OR REMOVE ANY BEARING.HOW DO I KNOW? BROKE BOTTLE AND PAINT ALL OVER THE PLACE.
OTHERWISE THIS UNIT WORKS VERY WELL. GO SLOWLY!!!
Even with the moisture trap,it still sprays water!!! Frustrating!
If where you live is high humidity then add a 2nd water trap to the air line just before your brush and that problem will go away. It's not this set it's the conditions in your area, quite common actually.
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It's actually pronounced pasaaashaaaa p -then ash -a
Dear sir. I have this same kit, and truthfully, IT STINKS! There are NO options. Nuff said.
It's French
Harbor freight copying somebody else's tools? say it aint so!
It needs to stop. We aren’t going out every week buyin new kit that we already have because you found one at a better or worst price. These TH-cam guys and their buying bs every week for views is absurd. As iF ANY every day human has the resources OR SPACE to buy forty compressors or paint sets or airguns or whatever you’re pushing every month. It seriously has to stop. It’s becoming cringeworthy and redundant.
You can make revenue from TH-cam videos. You make more revenue when you make videos that more people watch. More people are likely to watch and increase your revenue if you do things like new tools. The revenue can possibly surpass what you pay to get the stuff you demo. In some cases if you become very popular companies send you stuff for free just to demonstrate.
I don't see anybody twisting your arm..
This dude bought 39 compressors before he realized you don’t have to buy everything a TH-camr reviews. He must feel pretty stupid right about now.
He's literally reviewing everything he can in different price brackets. It's great if you're not sure where to jump in.
So not worth a damn to use on model railroad locomotives are the cars