Handheld Airbrush/Compressor Unit

[Straightliner59]

I first saw these in ads on FB. It looked intriguing, however,  I wasn't sure if the technology was any good, so, I held off purchasing one.

When I got the latest issue of MicroMark's catalog,  there is one featured on the cover. I decided to order one (not through MM). It arrived yesterday, while I was sleeping. I won't likely have a chance to try it out until after work, Friday night.

The unit I received feels like a good tool. It's solid feeling, gravity feed, and has three paint cups. I have an old Badger 100G, but, as a lazy painter, I am hoping to be inspired to airbrush a bit more frequently.

Has anyone else tried any of these units? Thoughts? Thanks!

[Zippi]

Daniel,  is this the unit you bought?  NIce looking and it all comes in a nice little box compressor and all.  Let us know how it works. 

[Straightliner59]

Hi, Bob. Here's the one I bought. It's being marketed as some cockamamie device to inject water and oxygen into your skin as a beauty treatment (hey, I could use a little of that! ?). In the "Guidance Manual" it says to only use water. I'm guessing that's because of how it's being marketed--you know, shooting it on your skin, and all.

 I took it apart, and didn't find anything that should be adversely affected by, say, lacquer thinner. I need to take a closer look at one part, because I couldn't tell if it was plastic, or brass, which leads me to believe it's brass. That could be important, if it could be attacked by a solvent. Other than that piece, it's all metal and o-rings, so enamels and lacquers will likely be fine. It has three pressure settings, which are regulated by the speed of the compressor motor. That's all controlled by a single, four-way switch.

I've attached photos of the unit, itself, with the three cups (small, teal colored one is mounted). There is also a shot for size comparison with the Badger--which only has the permanently-attached cup. I shot the Vicky, the wheel and the test patterns with Gunze Sangyo #77 Tire Black, thinned with alcohol. It sprays very nicely, and, with more use, should prove to be quite a handy tool! The compressor's a lot quieter than my old Badger unit, too! I think I paid fifty bucks, for it.

[Dave G.]

Airbrushes take a degree of cleaning and care period. Now you have one I assume you have to charge up too ? Not to burst your bubble mind you, if it gets you airbrushing then wonderful. You know where it would be good though is remote, where you can't or don't want to run a cord or drag out an air tank.

Edited April 30, 2021 by Dave G.

[Zippi]

Thanks Daniel.  I like it but it Looks more like a trophy than a airbrush.  I have a new Paasche H that I really like.  

[Straightliner59]

1 hour ago, Dave G. said:

You know where it would be good though is remote, where you can't or don't want to run a cord or drag out an air tank.

That last minute touch-up, at the contest venue! ?

38 minutes ago, Zippi said:

Thanks Daniel.  I like it but it Looks more like a trophy than a airbrush.  I have a new Paasche H that I really like.  

Hey, I like my Badger, too. It's worked hassle-free for over thirty years. That said, I don't you can try out too many tools!

[Zippi]

26 minutes ago, Straightliner59 said:

That last minute touch-up, at the contest venue! ?

Hey, I like my Badger, too. It's worked hassle-free for over thirty years. That said, I don't you can try out too many tools!

Oh yeah Daniel.  We all like new toys ☺

[Kris Morgan]

Thinking about getting one myself.

[Straightliner59]

6 hours ago, Kris Morgan said:

Thinking about getting one myself.

My initial impression is that it's a worthwhile investment. Admittedly, the one I bought is kind of "bling-y", but I bought the least expensive one I could find that had decent feedback, and spent about half of what MicroMark is asking.