Reddit reviews ABEST 3 Set Airbrush Spray Cleaning Repair Tool Kit Stainless steel Needle Brush Set

A Master Airbrush compressor from amazon is my main work horse. It's got a tank so you won't have a buffeting effect from a tankless compressor. Those run about $60-$70.
I personally use a harder and steenbeck infinity airbrush but the Iwata Neo or a Badger renegade chrome works great too. With the size of mini's we're using a gravity fed airbrush is what you're looking for rather than a siphon fed since we don't really need to keep a whole bunch of paint in the reservoir.
Last recommendation from me is when you're done painting for the day, store your airbrush "wet", which means fill a cup full of water and submerge the airbrush in the cup until you use it next. This keeps any paint that you missed while cleaning from drying out and clogging the brush. Also a good investment is a cleaning kit, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/ABEST-Airbrush-Cleaning-Repair-Stainless/dp/B00UFBJGRM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1527782597&sr=8-3&keywords=airbrush+cleaning+kit

There is also something like this. The pointy tool can help you pull the gunk out after soaking the nozzle. If you're using acrylic paint just look for something called airbrush restorer to use to soak the nozzle.

https://smile.amazon.com/ABEST-Airbrush-Cleaning-Repair-Stainless/dp/B00UFBJGRM/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=airbrush+nozzle+cleaner&qid=1556373913&s=gateway&sr=8-3

I just bought my first setup about a month ago. One thing I bought when i rounded up supplies that i'm glad i did is this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0768YF28G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It doesn't have to be this set, but get two bottles like this. Makes the clean up a breeze.

I use the small bottle for airbrush cleaner and the other with distilled water, the small nozzle helps get it out of the threads and guts.

One other thing, i'm not sure if you are in United States, but if you are Hobby Lobby has a basic Vellejo air color set with 40% discount coupon it was 12$ for 8 colors.

Don't bother with these, its useless crap IMO
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UFBJGRM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just went through this myself and am very happy with my purchases. This is a complete entry level set with the tools you will need to maintain it. Assuming you're US based, you could have everything Monday with Prime shipping.

• Airbrush - $27 - This is a basic brush with the ability to change between 0.2, 0.3(most common), and 0.5mm tips. This gives you the flexibility to go from precise to blanket applications.
  
  
• Compressor - $120 - I opted for a model with a tank to help regulate the air output. The compressor still ends up running most of the time during extended applications so I'm not sure how much it helps but I didn't want to take chances. You could save ~$40 by getting a model without a tank. You could always add a tank later if you feel the need.
  
  
• Cleaner - $12 - You need this before you even think about starting. One cleaner seems about as good as another so pick whatever.
  
  
• Tools - $7 - You will need to clean paint from the internals. Some of these brushes will work for that. There seems to be differing opinions in the community over how useful these are but I opted for them and use them every so often.
  
  
• Cleaning Pot - $15 - You will need one for your station and everyone uses this one. Definitely spray the cleaner through into this.
  
  
• Wash Bottle - $6 - 500 mL bottle you fill with water. This will allow you to rinse the pot at your station without having to go to a sink (though you still might use one often). Get a bucket or tupperware container to rinse into.
  
  This will allow you to setup a bare-bones station. You could also get a fume hood or just spray into a box in a well ventilated room. Get a good white led light (if you don't have on already) to illuminate your workspace and you're good to go.

I can use it straight from the bottle when I am working in a room temperature environment that is fairly dry.

Thinning 1:1 is pretty extreme. If that's not your problem, you might have some buildup in your nozzle.

Here is a link to an airbrush nozzle cleaning tool. It ships from China so expect like a 2 month wait, but it's cheap. You can probably get one from a hobby or art supply shop for around $15 if you don't want to wait. https://www.amazon.com/ABEST-Airbrush-Cleaning-Repair-Stainless/dp/B00UFBJGRM/

Here is a video on how to use them:

https://youtu.be/3G8mTmU6M_8

You really should. Relatively cheap to get into.


Master Airbrush Compressor with Water Trap and Regulator, Now Includes a (FREE) 6 Foot Airbrush Hose and a (FREE) How to Airbrush Training Book to Get You Started https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BJFHAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IGoBCb7ZSM1K1


ABEST 3 Set Airbrush Spray Cleaning Repair Tool Kit Stainless steel Needle Brush Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UFBJGRM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QHoBCbTPZHK9X

You can use any paints but you’d need to thin some. I use citadel, Vallejo model/air/mecha, scale 75, and army painter. They all flow through the brush with different amounts of thinner.

The above airbrush isn’t the best but it’s a good starter setup to try out airbrushing to see if it’s what you’d be into.