Review on Master Airbrush Cool Runner II Dual Fan Air: Unleash Your Creativity with Enhanced Airbrushing Power by Shantel Griffin

This is my first compressor and probably the only compressor I own based on its performance. I've used the model's master compressor before and I feel like it works the same way. This kit comes with everything you need to get started airbrushing (well, everything except the paint). The airbrush holder (with two slots) is very handy when you need room for a second airbrush for quick swapping, and also a great way to refill your gravity feed airbrush. Best of all, the compressor doesn't spatter. Loudness and warmth: The compressor is fairly quiet. It turns off automatically when not in use (automatically since it stops beeping, you still have to flip the switch to turn it off when you're done). I've never had a problem with it overheating or feeling anything higher than warm. Controller and water trap: The water trap is vital for every model painter, because water destroys paintwork. Only one is included, so don't worry. The regulator works great and shows a slight discrepancy between the psi you set it to and the psi airbrushing maintains (up to 30 seconds). After 30psi you start to see a difference so do a few test sprays to see what level the supercharger is really running at. The maximum pressure in psi is 57psi, this shouldn't be a problem for most as modellers use around 15-20psi and 30psi for heavier paints. Airbrushes: The airbrushes that come with this set are good. G22 is a double acting gravity feed with a 0.30mm needle, S68 is a double acting siphon feed with a 0.35mm needle and E91 is a single acting external feed mixed with a 0.80mm needle. The hose that comes with the kit is not single action (actually not single action) and you'll need to buy a new hose (should be around $8 online) if you want to use single action (which I would recommend for beginners) . or when applied to a large surface without the need for detail. Regarding the performance of each brush here: - G22: Decent weight and conforms well to the contour of your hands (I'm right handed but I would imagine it would feel the same for left and right handed people). The lid comes off fairly easily, making filling and cleaning smooth as my Iwata-Medea HP-CS but doesn't cost as much ($120) It works well with Modellmeister acrylics straight from the glass bottle with no thinning. can be a little difficult. water until color disappears, but complete clean dissolution is required. The nozzle is not removable (at least not easily), so you have to pull the needle out from the back, which deposits the paint inside the brush. Rinse the brush thoroughly so that no paint remains on it. Be careful with the trigger when removing the needle as it tends to fall out and is sometimes difficult to reinsert. - S68: good weight again; however, a little more uncomfortable due to the padding in the queue. The small metal cup that comes with the kit is of poor quality. The airbrush works well, for the most part I'd recommend using a different siphon if you're painting a lot of material with a lot of surface area. However, this is normal for the painting of the model. The trigger is quite sensitive and I had problems with air escaping from the gun due to the trigger getting stuck halfway down the pull. This caused the compressor to cycle on and off, which can be annoying and requires you to fiddle with to prevent leakage. Cleaning is tedious because of all the gaps the siphon inlet has. You'll probably need to invest in a mini brush to get in there and clean the bottom cuff as well as the cup cuff. - E91: Never bought a connecting hose, so never tried it. I've heard some good reviews and it's probably worth spending a few bucks to buy and try this hose if you're a beginner.