I recently purchased this airbrush to convert from "rattle can" painting to more precise control of my train models for me and for friends. I have found this airbrush to be very cleanly and precisely made, and easy to use. After a few how-to videos I am on my way to doing really nice work-- so much better than the cans. This is moderately priced, and very well machined and made. Lots of parts that go together to get the resulting quality product, After a question from me they followed thru and sent me an additional part that completed my purchase. I would recommend this product highly.

After having owned this for about 18 months it's finally starting to give up, but that's to be expected at this price point and the time it did last it worked decently enough as a first airbrush. Now comparing it to some higher end airbrushes I have (Iwata NEO, GSI Procon Boy, Sparmax SP-20, Badger 105) it falls short obviously, but for the price and everything it comes with to get started minus a compressor, it's good value for a beginner's first airbrush. It clogs a bit easily, and the spray is not as fine as some better brands, but it will get the job done if you're willing to be patient and clean it thoroughly.

I don't recommend using the 0.2 needle with water or alcohol based paints, it's too fine and will clog quickly unless you overthin the paint to the point it doesn't cover hardly at all, then you end up with dry tip trying to build up layers. 0.2 is fine for solvent based paints I find. 0.3 or 0.5 will work better with common water based hobby paints like Vallejo, Tamiya (if thinned w/alcohol instead of lacquer thinner), Mission, etc. Do not put Stynlrez through this thing, even with the 0.5, it doesn't push enough air even at 30+psi. You'll be in for a bad time.

Got this airbrush to paint model cars. I already have an air compressor so this kit is everything else I need to get started; at an affordable price.

Sprayed some paint through it tonight so far it's working as it should so I'm happy.

Can't say anything negative but I do wish one thing was different (call it a suggestion rather than a complaint) the packaging's weird, not bad like something would get damaged or anything, the air brush arrived in a cardboard box with a pretty nice custom cut foam insert holding all the pieces perfectly in place. So I have this nice custom cut piece of foam which would be great for storing the air brush but the cardboard box is configured such that it opens on the side rather than the top which kind of negates the perks of the fancy insert. So yeah I wish the box opened the other way, that's all I have to gripe about.

What can I say, I am totally surprised!
I own a couple of IWANA airbrushes (the least expensive around $175.00) and saw this airbrush with a mac valve and compact air\water filter for $35.99. I always was curious how well a very inexpensive brush would perform. I have to tell you the craftsmanship is awesome, the chrome finish is perfect, the mac valve turns smoothly and has a "snug" feeling, and doesn't leak air. The needles were surprisingly well polished. The cup size is perfect, the brush has a nice weight to it and good spacing between the cup and trigger for comfortable finger placement. The 0.2mm tip & needle is very accurate and smooth. Very fine lines, dots, and the fan spray is soft and even. Comes with a 6' air hose w/quick connector, 1/4" x 1/8" hose adapter, Tip wrench, 0.3mm & 0.5mm needles, and nozzles, and as mentioned before the compact oil\water separator.
It's well made, nice to look at, and has a nice hand feel to it. You REALLY can't go wrong.

For the price of this airbrush it's a great little buy. There are some bad things but that doesn't out weigh the good.

First the good things: So far this feels really sturdy, it has some heft to it. It has a big nice bowl for holding lots of paint. The chrome finish looks nice and is clean. The adjustable air flow on it works great (love that it is on the front of the brush and works nicely). The trigger feels great and is smooth. The trigger stop is a great addition to help prevent pulling the trigger too far back. It can be used without the trigger guard for real close work. Needles were nice and smooth. It laid down a nice coat of paint. Atomization looks good when spraying. Great customer service.

Now for the cons: The needle guard was not cut straight (picture). The threads aren't as fine as more pricey brushes, which makes parts fit really loose until fully tight (needle guide moves up and down). That doesn't effect the performance from what I can see but could lead to cross threading when reassembling. The .2 and .3 needles were out of line (see picture).

I purchased it for base coating miniatures, some detail painting on miniatures, the vented needle guard, and to expand my knowledge on airbrushes of different price ranges. I have a small collection of brushes anywhere from $10 Harbor Freight to $200 Reaper Vex by Badger. Not everyone can afford the high end brushes, I only have a few of the "really good" brushes and that's debatable pending who you ask. I plan on continuing to use this air brush as part of my cycle. I spoke with customer service about the parts that seemed lacking and they are sending replacement pieces for those.

Would I recommend this to a complete beginner? The depends on how mechanically inclined you are, if you are able to understand the mechanics of it then yes. If you don't understand the mechanics of it then no. For the price it's hard to beat.