GAAHLERI SWALLOWTAIL 3-IN-1 TRIGGER AIRBRUSH REVIEW - THE AIRBRUSH SHOW S3.EP01

This is the 1st episode in a brand new series of The Airbrush Show (Series 3) by Scale War Machines (www.scalewarmachines.com).
We’re looking at the Gaahleri ’Studio G’ version of their 3-in-1 trigger handle airbrush, the Swallowtail. This bundles together three sets of needle/nozzle/nozzle cap combinations including a fine 0.28mm needle, a mid-range 0.5mm needle and a high flow 0.7mm needle set-up. You can also customise the model further by adding a fan cap to go with the 0.5mm needle.
I'll see if it’s possible to paint an entire model, including intricate camouflage, using a single trigger airbrush. Usually, I’d only use something like this for primer coats, but can I do the whole paint job with a trigger gun?
There’s also a glimpse of the limited edition ‘Celestial Dragon’ Mobius box set collector’s edition (300 sets worldwide).
Gaahleri provided both these samples for review and I am happy to offer a discount of 10% if you use this link and the code ‘scalewarmachines’ at checkout.
Or you can use this link directly to enjoy the discount as below.
www.gaahleri.com/discount/sca...
This really is a fantastic versatile tool, currently retailing at $119 dollars or $107 with the 10% discount (correct at time of upload).
Chapter Markers:
00:00 - Pre-titles and opening
00:33 - Unboxing and initial impressions
03:47 - Thoughts on trigger (pistol or handle/trigger) airbrushes
04:09 - Today’s airbrush challenge
04:15 - Celestial Dragon (New Lunar Year 2024) Special Limited Edition Mobius Collectors Box Set
04:33 - Gaahleri Mobius 0.2mm Dual Action Airbrush
04:39 - Gaahleri Mobius 0.3mm Dual Action Airbrush
05:24 - The appeal of trigger airbrushes
05:57 - Changing the needle/nozzle/nozzle cap set for primer, using the 0.7mm set-up
07:28 - Connecting air using quick-connects
07:46 - Ad break
07:50 - Spraying Ammo by Mig surface primer
08:45 - The disaster monster strikes, with poor paint adhesion & atomisation (not the airbrush)
08:55 - Switching to Tamiya acrylic
10:12 - Swapping to the 0.5mm needle/nozzle
11:19 - Hairspray coat for chipping
11:49 - Trialling the airbrush with Herbie spraying Dunkelgelb
13:38 - Precision painting components
14:54 - Spraying a BMW Touring resin car body with AK Primer and Micro Filler
15:22 - Precision painting tritonal camo with the 0.28mm needle/nozzle
16:07 - Final thoughts, pros and cons
18:28 - Outro and voucher code
19:13 - Ends
Other videos mentioned in the film:
• IWATA HI-LINE HP-TH VS...
• THE BEST VALUE AIRBRUS...
• RUSTY PANELS (PART 2) ...
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[@CDRaff]

I have been using the Swallowtail for a couple months now and I really like it. It isn't as high quality as a more premium brand, but that's to be expected for a ~$100 airbrush. The one complaint I have is that the mirror finish is already getting worn through on the smaller paint cup. Paint isn't sticking to it, but it's there.

[@foreverplastickits138]

*It's been a while that i want to buy a new airbrush, thanks for your test, now i know which model i'll buy on next months.*

[@vortexmodeling]

Thank you for the nice review!

[@musoseven8218]

I was taught - on a large scale model at least - to always use a new tin of paint (but I've not always - been lucky I guess).
I have a GHAD39 and it's a good little AB for £35.00
I've a Sparmax GP50 - good trigger AB, nozzle a bit fiddly etc to fit/clean.
I've several H&S and they're a joy to live with and use - the new range even more so I imagine.
I've a couple of Paasche too, they're fairly robust, cost effective and fairly easy to live with.
It'll be interesting to see how long Gaahleri products last - found a few bits of swarf in mine, not a huge issue, it's a back up AB at the end of the day (0.3 & 0.5).
It did a nice job for you both though. Shame about the handle damage.
Thanks for a great review and the 10% Discount too✌️💜👍😊

[@pbyfr]

Nice review. The products of this brand are interesting, I will look at them if I ever damage one of my Iwata. I have the Neo TRN1, and for primer and big coverage, I will never use again a normal airbrush, so much more confortable.
I would like to see the video on the paint removal, as I had several times issues (unfortunately also with varnish).

[@scalewarmachines]

Well if you own an Iwata, just get spares if it breaks, as the investment is already made. But these are neat airbrushes for the price in my opinion. I am planning an airbrush trouble-shooting video and it may feature in that or in the Panzer IV video - TBC. I own a NEO TRN1 and rarely use it, this is comparably better in my view.

[@pbyfr]

@@scalewarmachines When I see price of the nozzle of the HP-B+ I have (at least 50 €), I'm also seen that for less than double that I could get a nice full airbrush! Hopefully, with the help of Magic Brush, I don't need to remove the nozzle anymore.

[@MatterusOD]

Cool. Looks good for starters or those on a budget. I use Mr Hobby (.2, .3, .5) and Tamiya(.3). Trigger 0.5's are the way to go for primer. (Mr Color and SMS)
Mr Hobby .5 trigger comes with the fan cap but the pistol grip is separate item. Tamiya's .3 trigger comes with the pistol grip (and it's the same one as Mr Hobby's). Weird.
Thanks for the vids. Followed your work with Lifecolor and got some great results on Italian armour 1/35. Love the Tensacrom. And the Rust sets.
More on using Lifecolor products would be great. Doing more non solvent paint as it's just a bit less of a hassle sometimes.(Hot weather and respirator mask in the shed.🥵)
Cheers 🦘🦘🦘

[@scalewarmachines]

Yes very keen to try the MR. Hobby brushes on the channel. I hear good things about price and capability.

[@orion834]

Great, another TH-camr with a “fantastic” review of airbrushes sent to them for free with an attached discount 🙄

[@scalewarmachines]

Did you watch the film?