Buying a GSI CREOS PS-771? Watch this first
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- This video is a full and comprehensive review of the Mr. Hobby GSI Creos PS-771 airbrush. I have to say that out of any airbrush I've tested, this one is nearly identical to my favorite airbrush of all time, the Iwata micron. For half the price of the micron, the GSI Creos is an outstanding detail airbrush. Within this video I go over all the information I'd want to know about an airbrush before purchasing it including airbrush speed, spray pattern, controllability, and responsiveness. I also included a paint demo of a still life to talk about my opinions. Hope this one is helpful to some of you and thanks for watching.
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Used this video even 2 years later to purchase this and upgrade the needle from a CM-B. I used another video of yours to get my H&S Infinity as well. We were even talking about your channel in a local hobby shop in Montana today. The first time I went and the owner and I both talked about how much we enjoy and respect your channel for a solid 20 minutes. But we did have a hard time remembering the channel name, but we could both easily describe content, and both knew exactly the channel we were discussing! Heh, anyway, the BEST airbrushing channel is on here. Thank you for the excellent content!
wow that is so nice of you! thanks so much for your very kind words. Your airbrush collection sounds epic with a cm-b, a 771, and an infinity! 3 of my personal favorites. Curious to hear your opinion- which detail airbrush is your go-to? I love everything about this 771 and have been using it none stop over the last month.
Absolutely, I actually do miniatures exclusively, and when I started, I was using a crappy Harbor Frieght gun that was frustrating. So I found your channel doing research years ago, and here I am. My girlfriend does lots of still art traditional brush painting on canvas and started in airbrushing following your videos, too, especially the paid content videos.
I was using an Infinity v2 .15 as my primary detail brush, and she was using an Iwata HP-CS .30. I found the trigger response to be really lacking on the Infinity, even compared to the mid level HP-CS. So I did the little mod on the Infinity where you put the 2 seals in the trigger assembly. It helped, but I got the Creos from this video and come on... It makes the Infinity feel like a Harbor Freight gun as for atomization and trigger feel are concerned. The .18 Creos is much better than the .15 Infinity. Granted, the teardown of the Infinity is exceptional. I only paid $175 for the Creos from Spraygunner. So now my girlfriend uses the Infinity. But the Arkhitect Spaceship Advanced Research Colonizer is what everyone loves to see in action, the best focal piece. Have you ever seen one of those?!
@@dirtyDJdoes Awesome! Yes, with miniatures I'd imagine a detail airbrush is a must. So much detail and work that going into those minis! It's pretty incredible. I know what you mean about the creso 771. It's just one of the best detail airbrushes out there and everyone seems to love it as well. For $175, I have no idea how they do it- quality build and perfect performance. I paid like $220-$230 when it came out and I couldn't be happier with it. Arkhitect colonizer is great! I've seen some really nice builds of it.
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You know it, I love it, but it's not like your realism stuff. I'd 100% pay for you to teach classes on how to do some of the stuff you do, more specifically tailored. I would pay for myself and at least one other person if you ever decide to do anything like that. You're talented at teaching, and I don't believe anybody can ever master an art unless they can teach it.
I couldn't believe how cheap that 771 was, I just don't see how anyone can compete with the cost of their guns right now for performance. I know that Harbor Freight just released a new gun for about 70 bucks called the "Black Widow." I was curious to know what your thoughts are on that? Could definitely make for a good video. Thanks.
@@dirtyDJdoes Thanks so much for your very kind words. I really appreciate it man! Yes, I've seen the black widow and it's one I will eventually be picking up. Very cool looking airbrush. I'm very curious to see what they came up with this new model. I need to take a trip to harbor freight so next time I go I'll purchase one of them.
I've had this airbrush for a few weeks now and I couldn't be happier. It's a revelation. All of the things I was worried about (length, weight, cup size) aren't problems at all. Performance-wise it's every bit as good as my Iwata CMB was and MUCH better than my CMB was after a decade of abuse by me. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
That was my initial impression too. shocking how close it feels to a micron! I'm very happy with my 771 as well.
finally someone with a good review & disassembly with some slightly flawed facts rather than just a straight talk of subjective things. I ruined my first procon boy ps771 by removing the nozzle 2 yrs back. wish you'd make this video sooner as i was looking for videos on how to take it apart.
How did removing the nozzle ruin it? Just put it back in. I remove the nozzle on all my brushes every time i do full cleaning. That's why they come apart.
I love mine. Awesome and yes you are right the parts fit 💯 the iwata micron. I exchage d th3 parts with the iwata cmc micron .23, the only thing I did not do was do a test spray. Thanks for another great review..cheers 👍🏽
Iwata custom micron and the PS771 are both "micron" design made by a manufacturing company call BB rich. BB rich acquired the original micron design from olympus. Hence why all the current "micron" line on the market have interchangeable parts. You mention it is a clone or omarge, infact it is actually the same pen.
Extra info current micron on the market:
Rich pen (manufacturer's own line, 0.3 needles)
Omlypus reborn (passion project for the original design 50 years go, not as good as the current iterations)
Mr hobby/ Creos (ps771, ps770)
Iwata (cmcp, cm b)
How interesting! I believe it. Thanks so much for this information. It seemed that way to me as they spray exactly the same.
I bought a 770 about 3 years ago parts seamed a bit fragile ,had to buy new nozzle and needle for it,(maybe to heavy handed) 🤔,great vid as always 👍🏻
It's fragile for sure. The micron is as well. I break them all too often.
Some awesome content on your channel! How do we reach out to you? Would love to hear your opinion of a couple new products.
Thank you! I'm a big fan of your store- I just ordered another airbrush to review from you guys last week! Send me the best way to contact you, and I'll reach out.
I wish the P-771 had a small 5ml paint cup. Procon Boy Mr. Airbrushes are excellent.
Me too! I agree, they are awesome airbrushes.
In the spray gun world, Iwata has the tulip head patented. It's pretty much a a fluid tip that is split up to 4 tulips. And the head that this airbrush comes with resembles the tulip.
So I'd say... these are literally made by Iwata. Just as more of a budget line. Sort of like blue point from snap on.
Great video my friend and awesome airbrush!
Thanks Rafa! It's one of the best.
Hey I love your channel and your art work is absolutely amazing!! So happy that you did a review on this airbrush. It will be a definite future purchase for me. Thank you so much for the excellent review
That apple though 👌 😍 great review! Thanks for sharing 👍
Which Iwata needle fits this airbrush?
I have a PS289 0.3mm with L7 compressor, I’m sure I’ll get this PS771 Flagship model from GSI CREOS
I did not know you could swap out the needle for an Iwata.. Great tip.. Thanks.. is that the regular micron or the v2 version? great video very informative as always Thanks
I use the .18 micron needle for the micron, not the micron takumi version. The takumi one is a bit shorter and doesn't fit the 771 that well. Hope this helps!
I would never get tired of watching your videos.Can you tell me where you bought those plastic coated pliers please?
Thanks man! I bought them on amazon. Here is the link- amzn.to/3a0ZY92
Great video! I have been looking around for a quality .2 or smaller airbrush and I think this is going to be right down my alley. I shot you a sub and will check out more videos!
thanks so much! I love the ps771- it's such an awesome airbrush. Best of luck to you!
I actually picked one up for $144 on Amazon. It seemed like a steal for that price. I paint miniatures and have really been enjoying my Badger Patriot Xtreme 105 but I wanted something a little more refined for fine detail painting and glazing. Thanks again for your advice I just binge watched like 5 of your videos 😂
wait.. so there are two version of the Micron Needle for the CM.. i take it you use the version 1.. which i assume is the longer one. As the CM-SB v2 is for use in the takumi style CM's?
Great video, thanks a lot! Could you please explain a little bit more how to clean the creos ps 771? I have noticed that there are not that many video that talk about the cleaning process of this particular airbrush.. What I'd like to understand in general is which parts I should disassembly/clean regularly (at the end of each painting session) and which ones just once in a while.. 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks again for your grest content
its basic the same as with all iwata produkts
My hobby is a modeling kit company in Japan, they don’t make airbrush, but iwata produce the GSI airbrush’s for them. So basically the quality is in the same level. CM-P2 is slightly better than 771 from my own experience.
Mr. Hobby, mb
thank it a good airbrush but ! where found nozzle and needle ? please ? i leave in france ??????
have you a dealer in europe ?
Anyone know the difference between the 770 and 771? They seem very similar (aside from needle/nozzle size. One is 2mm the other is 1.5mm). I ask because the 770 is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper, so I would obviously prefer that if its otherwise the same. Thanks
771 has a glossy surface just like any other Japanese airbrushes, 770 is special cuz its surface is matt, definitely a bad design, so the company redesigned it and named it 771, their performance has no difference.
Thank you for such an incredible review video. I’m really excited to subscribe and learn more from you.
Question on the ps-771! I plan on acquiring one to spray acrylics and ink for miniature modeling. Can I get some tips on how to treat my paint before putting into the Ps-771? I recall in this video mention of straining paint, and I was curious about that as well. Any tips to get the best results with my intention in mind is most appreciated! Thanks!!!
Thanks! My best advice is to use a paint made for airbrushes. It makes a world of difference, paints like golden high flow acrylics or anything by createx. Straining paint isn't all that necessary and never needed for a new paint bottle. I only do it when a bottle is old and has dried paint on the cap/nozzle. hope this helps.
Thank you for another great review! I've debated buying this one; it certainly has a nice price. If it was only available as a side feed with a .18mm nozzle, that would be ideal.
I agree with you on that. A side feed with an .18 nozzle would be perfect. I hope they make one some day!
I asked spraygunner and they said they are working on making a sidefeed😃they have a sidefeed but I think is the .35. I agree that would be a great version to buy..
@@coolkids2064 Really?! I will be picking that up as soon as it's available. Hopefully a .18 too. thanks for letting me know!
@@theartworkshop me too! 😁it will be a .18 as well
Hey nice vid, dk you know if the Micron v1 and v2 parts fit into the creos? Or is it just the v1 micron parts?
Good review, thanks!
Thank you for the great reviews. You offer some of the best reviews I've seen on TH-cam! I actually have a PS-771 and enjoy it a lot. I do notice, however, the needle point does not track in the center of the nozzle. The point is off center from the full-open position all the way to full closed. I assume a centered needle is important for optimal spray pattern shape. Do you have any suggestions for remedying this? I have new needles that roll w/o issue on a plate of glass; no bends. My .15mm H&S Infinity needle's point does track right through the center of the nozzle the entire length of travel. Thanks again!!
thanks so much! Yes, the needle and nozzle should be perfectly centered, otherwise you'll get an uneven spray. Maybe the airbrush is still under warranty so that it can be replaced. Besides that, the only solution I have is to replace the nozzle and the needle with new ones.
I love your product reviews. Very detailed. At around 7:37, you mentioned that you always strain your paint before use. I think you’ve made mention of this before. Can you kindly elaborate on this or redirect me to your video that does please? Sorry if I’m a bother.
Thanks! A question is never a bother. I use these 190m strainers amzn.to/3tkJcbL when the bottle has been sitting for a few weeks. If the paint is new, there is no reason to strain but if it has been opened sometimes paint dries at the top and falls into the bottle.If this gets into your airbrush, it's a real pain to clean out.
I'll include how I do this in the intro to next weeks video as I'm mixing the paint. Hope it helps.
Anyone use one of these for miniatures? I’ve learnt to prime with a cheaper one and thinking of grabbing this one for base coasts and detailing.
Which one do you prefer? Takumi micron or this?
I prefer the micron takumi, but I absolutely love ps-771. I'm happy with either.
Ok, so 771 and 770 , what's the difference? I checked the local shipper in Taiwan, and it shows that almost all 771s are sold, and 770s are already very few. As far as I can tell, the surface metal goes from matte to chrome, but what's the difference inside? I'm currently considering a high-quality airbrush, and I decided to use this one (gsi) intentionally, in order to remove the inconvenience of cleaning and the budget.
No difference internally as far as I know. The outside on the ps-771 is chrome while the ps-770 is a matte coating. Either one is excellent!
@@theartworkshop Ty,I will buy it and use it.
Hi, thank you for your awesome reviews. May I ask if you can spray paint like wicked createx without thinning ?
You can for sure, but I'd recommend reducing them a small amount (10-15%) for better performance. Wicked colors spray amazing though!
I just ordered this airbrush for my Gunpla projects...so the Iwata Micron needle is the same needle size?
I bet you'll love it! Yes, it is a .18 needle. The micron .18 needle fits, but not the micron takumi version (too short).
@@theartworkshop Thanks for the reply! I ordered the .18 needle for the CM-B.
@@christopherscott934 that's the one! It's a nice little upgrade
thanks alot for your very informative video , i love they way you explain it it, i have a question bout the needle you wanted to swob with a iwata needle, how did that go? reason why i ask is i use the creos 270 procon boy platinium 0,2 mm brush , but i cant find any needles here in the EU , so i was wondering if i also would be able to use an iwata 0,2 needle as my solution here 🤔
by the way i only use alkohol based acrylic and Laquerpaints on my plastic modelkits.
I'm guessing an iwata .2 will probably work just fine on the 270, but I haven't tried it so I'm not sure. it should be no problem fitting correctly into the nozzle (if they are both .2), but the length might be too short or long so that the handle or chuck doesn't fit correctly.
Great review! I have a question what Iwata Micron needle fix the PS-771 airbrush? Thanks!
I use the iwata .18 cm-b/sb needle. Not needed, but it's much higher quality.
@@theartworkshop Would that be the old CM-B or the V2?
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iwata is owned by gsi creos
hey, thanks for the review. I paint miniatures so I use high quality acrylics and contrast paints... I want to get just one airbrush, don't want to end up getting different ones for different things. So I plan to do detail work with it as well as priming and base coating. Will this spray a watered down good quality primer without clogging?
this one is not that great for primer because it has a .18 needle and nozzle. I'd go with something with a .5 or higher for that like an iwata revolution. that review is coming up next week.
@@theartworkshop ended up going for an Harder and Steenback 2 in 1. It has both a .2 and .4 needle and nozzle sets. That should cover just about everything.
@@user-bm3ts2ql6s great choice! It will cover everything for sure. And no one makes airbrushes better than H&S
@@theartworkshop well, it sure was expensive. I got an infinity 2 in 1 and it was over 300... HOpefully its nice
You should take the time to find out what a MAC valve is and does. Its not what you think. Its not a regulator, which is what you use to control air pressure, though it does control air pressure. But its real function is something else and what that is varies depending on the setting on the MAC, the viscosity of the paint and the pressure at the regulator.
Mr hobby is huge in the scale modeling world huge line of tools paints and anything hobby related
Great and indepth review! Single video answered all my questions!
Hey there mate. May I ask since you’re a modeller. Did you end up grabbing one of these? Considering it for base coats and details on miniatures. Warhammer etc
@@terrydactyl2077 I currently use GSI Creos Mr. Procon Boy , and that's a perfect all arounder...
@@StaticModel oh cool I’ll look into it. Does it do everything you need without changing needles etc?
Has anyone found a guide online to remove the nozzle from the head? I’m having constant paint spray despite not pulling the trigger back and the locking nut is screwed in optimally. I’m going to replace the needle and if that doesn’t fix it I’d like to try replacing the nozzle as well. Thanks!
Hey Ryland! I have a recommendation I'd like you to try. If you remove the rear handle you'll see that adjustment screw for the trigger spring tension. Try tightening that all the way down. That usually helps form a better seal with the needle & nozzle. I usually have these down pretty tight to help prevent the problem you are having. Another tip to help seat the nozzle is that when I insert the needle, I push it forward until I feel it make contact with the nozzle without using and pressure on it. Then I'll slightly rotate it to the right before tightening down the needle chucking nut. I demonstrate how I do that at the end of this video (around the 15:30 mark). See if that helps! th-cam.com/video/zg4yPaWi5hY/w-d-xo.html
@@theartworkshop thanks, Mark. Tried that but no luck. Gonna bite the bullet and get some new needles. Grateful to have the Eclipse on backup🙏
@@PleasureRylandah man sorry to hear that Ryland. You're probably right that it needs to be replaced. Let me know how it turns out!
I was curious as to which micron needle you get for this as there are 2 .18 needles available. I love my 771 and would like to use a better needle also.
The ps-771 is a legend of an airbrush. I use a custom micron .18mm needle for it. It is the one for the cm-b or cm-sb.
@@theartworkshop thank you sir. just found and subscribed to your channel. Great content and lessons. I also fully agree with you on the sotar 20/20 and run the slim and small cup in the fine needle. fabulous brushes and underrated. Still on the fence about a takumi micron but Im sure my airbrush addiction will win out soon 😁. Appreciate the reply and ordering a needle now.
@@duanemarshall9486 Thanks so much. I really appreciate that! Honestly, the takumi and the ps-771 are so close that I'd be happy with either one any day. Equal airbrushes in my opinion.
Hi I'm in the UK and they're around £280 but on ebay they're £180 from Japan could you give me advice weather these are good or bad TIA 😊
£280 is a very high markup. That is nearly double the price here in the US. £180 is what it should be, so I'd go with that.
i finally ordered it ..
thanks for the very informative review! just curious about the needle swap you mentioned, is iwata micron's .18 needle compatible with PS771? no need to change the nozzel or tail or any other parts?
Thanks man. I use the the Iwata micron cm-b/sb .18 needle. I leave the nozzle assembly as it is on the PS771. Both are .18 so it's the same fit, just higher quality.
@@theartworkshop thanks for your reply :)
Great video! New subscriber today. Is the GSI CRESO PS-771 the same as the 770 what's the difference? Only I currently live in Thailand. And when I put a search in for the 771 only the 770 came up for sale. But I still will have to have it shipped from Japan if I am interested to buy it. Also, what brush paints do you recommend for animal portraits. Love all the vids you have created. You are a good, clear teacher of the craft. Keep up the good work.
Thank you and welcome! There is no difference other than the matte vs. chrome. The internals are exactly the same as far as I know. Go with whichever one you like more or the best price.
For animal portraits I have to recommend createx illustration colors or com-art. Both are really good for erasing and scratching techniques, very important for animal paintings.
@@theartworkshop Great info, Much appreciated for the advice.
The 771 is newer, is an updated ver. I believe is when the manufacturer introduced a tri outflow design in the nozzle. Iwata also switch to the new design aswell. In the end they both come from the same factory, and they must have changed the mold/mill for the head piece and no longer make the older single outflow.
My brand new 771 had leaks when I did a soap test. I had to seal the threads.
so did my $500 micron takumi. I hate seeing it, but sadly it seems to be pretty common.
@@theartworkshop Yeah, as of now, my Creos is back in Florida with the Spraygunner team. It will not spray consistently no matter what I do. Ease the trigger back and it might give you paint, might not. More often not. Yet they tell me they can't recreate the issue. They're probably just putting water through it. It looks like I'll have to pony up 60 bucks for a new head assembly for a brush that never worked in the 1st place. So from all the reviews I've seen, it's a good brush. But if their is an issue, you may just be on your own.
@@Dude_Slick I’m having this same issue sadly. I was so excited to have my first detail brush but I can’t seem to figure out why it only sprays intermittently. Hope you were able to find a solution.