Reddit reviews Iwata Eclipse HP CS Airbrush Set with a 1/5 hp Cool Runner II Dual Fan Air Compressor System Kit, Professional All-Purpose Dual-Action Gravity Feed Airbrush, 0.35mm tip, 6ft Hose, Holder, How-To Guide
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Professional All-Purpose Airbrushing System with Iwata's Model 4207 HP-CS Eclipse dual-action gravity feed airbrush set along with Master Airbrushes Premium Cool Runner II superior performance air compressor. Includes bonus Master Airbrush Quick Start Guide and Airbrush Resource Center Access Card.Master Airbrush Model TC-320 Cool Runner II superior performance powerful 1/5 hp single-piston compressor with two cooling fans that allow it to run much cooler for a longer continuous running time without overheating. Includes air pressure regulator with gauge and a water trap filter, 6 foot braided air hose and dual airbrush holder.The Eclipse CS features a 0.35mm needle and drop-in self-centering nozzle combination and comes with a large 1/3 oz funnel shape gravity-feed cup. It has a single cut-away handle and spray pattern - hairline to 2" (50-mm) round. It sprays heavier acrylics and Medea Textile Colors, while maintaining high-detail spray characteristics.This Eclipse Series airbrush has established a new benchmark for excellence in an all-purpose airbrush. It's commonly used to spray premixed or heavier paints, it is well suited for uses demanding precise control of spray when applying moderate-to-large amounts of paint to a variety of surfaces and to various-sized areas.100% Satisfaction Guarantee: Buy with confidence, if you're not satisfied with this airbrush or the compressor at anytime within the five years of purchase, we'll provide a refund or replacement.
Hard to tell much about this airbrush, they do still make a 100 side feed version, aside from more chromed parts, it might be exactly the same, although best to contact badger directly about parts and servicing if you want to keep and use it.
This kit seems like a good cheap start, haven't used Master airbrush gear before, but the compressor can't be that much different from any other no oil compressor (I started out with an all Iwata kit). Iwata's are really nice to use, and badger's have a warranty you just can't beat...It would be between those two if I was looking at a new airbrush.
Another thing to avoid are chinese knockoff airbrushes that have rubber 'O' rings for the nozzle thread, normally a sign that they have a bad seal or a horrible fit, even the Iwata Neo has it (because Iwata didn't make it, they licensed a chinese company to make them a cheap entry level airbrush, 'O' Rings, 'O' Rings everywhere...Bleh).
I started out with an Iwata Revolution, still used that airbrush after three years, Eclipse are fairly popular as a starting point as well.
Try Don's Airbrush tips he has some reviews of popular models of airbrush and some guides on maintenance and troubleshooting. Also once you find the airbrush you would like to get, find tutorial videos on youtube, and guides on how to take it apart, it is a scary thing to do with something that is totally new to you (it was for me), but you are going to have to do it at some point anyway for a full strip down and clean of the tool.