PointZero Airbrush Dual Action Airbrush Kit with 3 Airbrushes

This is a great kit for beginners. All airbrushes work well and are above average quality for the price. I've used this a lot since I purchased it and the compressor is fairly quiet and puts out a steady stream of air. I see a lot of bad reviews about clogging and other issues with spitting paint etc. hopefully I can help others who experience issues below.Advisory: Long review to help out other customers. Short of it is, clean your airbrushes, keep the water trap dry,keep the compressor cool.The gravity brushes are prone to clogging, but not because of poor quality. The small detail gravity brush is a .2mm tip. It doesn't matter what brand you use, tips that small clog. The .3mm is better but it can still happen. I've seen Badger's and Iwata's do the same. First, if you aren't using paint that is meant for airbrushing (like Vallejo Model Air line) then you will need to add a significant amount of thinner (basic distilled water works fantastic with acrylics, not sure about enamel, as I only use enamel with a regular brushes). I use anywhere from 3/1 to 10/1 water/paint ratio if using regular paints. If you are still having clogging issues make sure you are fully disassembling and cleaning the airbrushes after every session (not when switching paints, just run distilled water through until its clear in the cup and then 1 paint cup of paint brush cleaner or isopropyl alcohol will work too). Also get some airbrush lube (I've found airsoft gun spray or drops works too, its designed to not eat rubber or plastic, so won't damage o-rings) I just put a little lube on the needle before I insert it back into the casing, the spring, and where the trigger goes into the valve casing. I then spray air through so their isn't a ton lube on the needle tip. If you do get a clog, turn off the air compressor, loosen the needle adjustment valve at the back, take off the first tip, then get a q-tip wet with distilled water and clean off the guide tip and needle, then take the guide tip off and move the trigger back and forth a few times and clean off the needle a few times. Like I stated clogs can happen to any airbrush, and this is the method to get them back going again quickly. I know this seems like a lot but you would need to do the same procedures to more expensive airbrushes. Just because these are cheap, doesn't mean you shouldn't take care of them. If you are going to continue with airbrushing I also recommend an ultra sonic cleaner, but it isn't necessary, just makes cleaning out the nooks and crannies of the airbrushes easier.That should fix any clogging issues. Anyone having sputtering or compressor issues read on.Sputtering (which is different than pulsing) is when your paint doesn't come out of the tip even and sort of splatters everywhere, which can ruin your work. This is caused by moisture in the air line. You want the air out of the compressor to be as dry as humanly possible, which the moisture trap below the regulator is supposed to help do. Sometimes it gets over loaded though and even after hitting the release valve at the bottom to help dry it out, you will still get moisture issues. Typically unscrewing it, drying it out with a paper towel and reinstalling will fix most issues. Run some air through the line to help get moisture out of the airline after words then continue painting. I also recommend getting a cheap in-line moisture trap as well if you are not in a very dry climate (basically anywhere that isn't a desert).Some people have issues with the compressor. Basically most complain it overheats and stops working. I can't help you if this does happen, but to help prevent it I put it in front of one of those small table fans. They are $5 at wal-mart. Just the extra airflow helps keep the compressor cool. It doesn't even get hot anymore even when running full bore at a higher PSI.I get it, this kit is relatively inexpensive for what you get, but you should still take care of it. Its also good practice if you plan to upgrade to nicer kits in the future.

This was perfect for the crafts I'm making! Comes with 3 different guns, each in it's own case with accessories. It also came with a bracket that you can attach to the compressor to hold 2 guns. The compressor is much quieter than I expected it to be so that's definite a plus. While I've used someone else's airbrush before I've never actually owned one so this was all new to me. It came ready to use right out of the box and was fairly straight forward to hook up. It also came with an instruction DVD and a link that you can go to for further details on your machine and airbrushing techniques. I purchased a cleaning jar separately and would advise the same to keep the guns in working order and for quick, mess free clean up. Also, if you're a beginner and unsure of what kind of paint to use, I use a mix of half acrylic paint, half water. If it's too thick, add some more water. If it's too thin, add some more paint. Very happy with this!

I chose this starter kit based on the reviews, and I was not disappointed. The included DVD has a lot of helpful information, however, to really get in-depth, there are many great videos on Youtube. I found a thinner recipe for use with acrylic paint which is what I use, primarily because it is easy to clean but also very inexpensive. I bought it for use painting props and costumes, but like many others I just always wanted one. My first project is still under way, but I purchased a life-sized plastic skull which is highly detailed, but has a very shiny finish. Without any prep, I sprayed the plastic antique white so it is much closer to real bone. I'm in the process of layering other colors to get the skull looking distressed. When finished I will add photos including before and after comparison. All in all this is a great set, three different airbrushes should cover a wide variety of applications and projects. All in all, a great starter set-one of the cheapest all inclusive sets out there, and it definitely earns its reviews.

I bought this airbrush as a way to paint my Star Wars Legion (and eventually Warhammer) minis much faster. It took a bit of learning to figure it out, but I feel like it's well worth the money. It's been hot in my garage the past few days, so the compressor has warmed up a bit more quickly than I'd like, but that can't be helped when it's 90+ degrees outside and it's around 80 in the garage. It works great, and it's easy to take apart to clean.I do feel like the included airbrush tips are a bit too basic, even for beginners. I got a few ideas from one section of the included DVD, but the other sections had less information than what I found online on amateur airbrushing videos.Side note: be careful if you want to use Createx Opaque paints at low PSI. They're designed for 35-50 PSI, so they need to be thinned a good bit to prevent them from almost instantly drying and clogging both of the included gravity-feed airbrushes.

First airbrush purchase, and this thing is fantastic. I'm using it for miniature priming, base coating, and shading. The trigger system is easy to get used to, and the amount of control is very good. The build quality seems to be pretty high on both the compressor and the airbrushes themselves. The compressor is surprisingly quiet as well. I did have to look up a video on how to adjust the PSI. Turns out it's the black knob, which can be pulled straight up to the "unlocked" position. Which direction to turn it for more or less PSI is on the knob itself. Attach a hose and airbrush, and keep the air flowing out of the airbrush, as you adjust it. Remember to press the knob back down into the locked position afterwards. I'm using 25psi and it works extremely well. Overall I'm VERY happy with the purchase, especially with the incredibly economical price.