NEOECO Multi-Purpose Airbrush Kit, Dual-Action Gravity Feed Air Brush Sets with with Crown Nozzle, 9cc 20cc 40cc Cup, 0.2, 0.3 & 0.5mm Needles for Makeup Nail Art Shoes Tattoo Cake Toy Model (Red)

A great working airbrush with all the gear needed for professional detail work and parts that a new user needs, but may not initially realize. Unlike a typical “airbrush in a box”, this full kit has everything needed to easily get good clean air to the airbrush, quickly connect the airbrush, thoroughly clean the brush, and all parts needed to maintain it. Performs just as well as the “big name” $$$ airbrushes.PROS:1) Solid hand feel, smooth air trigger and a smooth needle motion.2) Multiple needles and tips to cover a wide range of fluids.3) All the gear included is amazing and a real deal by itself.CONS:1) It is a VERY GOOD airbrush, so if you are a new user watch some videos on airbrushing and THIN YOUR PAINT WELL.NOTES:1) Some reviews have indicated bad units or missing parts. The kit should be sealed with all parts when you get it. If it has been opened or missing parts when you get it, then you got a returned or refurb unit. Replace an opened or missing part kit for a sealed new one.2) This is quality inexpensive unit, not a cheap one. So don’t compare it to an auto store or big box airbrush, even if the price is similar. It’s easier to get good results with a quality inexpensive airbrush than with cheap junky one.3) If you just purchased the support parts individually (air hose, quick connect, air filter, cleaning brushes and reamers) they would cost MORE than this entire kit including the airbrush and multiple size cups and needles.At this price point for the entire kit, just get another one for a spare airbrush and parts.

For context, I am an absolute beginner when it comes to airbrushing. I currently have two airbrushes, this one, and an Iwata Neo.The Value/Price:Iwata is the brand that you see everywhere when looking for introductory airbrushes. However, the Iwata Neo just comes with one needle and the airbrush itself.The Iwata Neo comes in at $65-75 (USD), and this kit was $40. Once you add in the cost of all the extra stuff you would need (like the hose, extra needles, moisture trap, etc.) you'd be spending easily $150+ for a similar Iwata setup. Sure, the build quality of the Iwata feels more premium, but I honestly prefer using the Neoeco.This Neoeco kit comes with 3 needles: 0.2mm, 0.3mm (preinstalled), and 0.5mm. If you are new to airbrushing, check out Barbados Rex on youtube, he has a lot of great tips. He recommended that you polish your needle (especially on a cheaper kit like this). But, BE INCREDIBLY CAREFUL WHEN DOING THIS. Unfortunately, my 0.2mm needle came bent. Like an idiot, while trying to polish my 0.3mm needle, I ended up bending that one too. I reached out to the manufacturer and they were incredibly friendly and helpful. I explained the situation of how one needle came bent, but I screwed up and bent the other. They said that if I placed an order (through their AliExpress page) for the replacement needle that I had bent, they would include a free additional set of replacement needles for each size.Just be prepared, these will take at least a month to ship depending on your location. I would highly recommend picking up extra needles just to be safe, they aren't that expensive.This kit comes with extra rubber grommets and a basic cleaning kit. I don't anticipate using the two plastic cups that it came with, but it's a nice inclusion nonetheless. What I find incredible is that you get a decent-quality air hose, and an in-line moisture trap included with the kit. Now, do yourself a favor and get some white plumbers tape to prevent air leakage at all the connection points. This made a big difference for me.Now, why do I prefer this one over my Iwata Neo? The grip is more comfortable on the Neoeco. I also like that it has an open-back design, so I can easily flush out the paint without taking the whole airbrush apart. This one also has adjustable tension for the trigger, and that is so nice. I like a tighter pull-back on my trigger.Finally, the fact that this one came with a quick-release connector is such a positive. I would recommend this as a beginner setup to anyone looking to start airbrushing.

Overall, I found this airbrush to be an exceptional value. I have been using a Paasche Airbrush TG-1AS Gravity Feed Airbrush up until now, but I wanted to try another brand and this one was recommended by an online reviewer.The airbrush performed well. I was able to get a very fine stream with the 0.3 nozzle right out of the box. I did find that I needed to thin my paints a fair amount to get good flow. Thicker paints will prove difficult for this device.The quick connect is wonderful and I I'm not sure how I ever got by without it before. I like to clean my airbrush pretty thoroughly in my ultrasonic cleaner so having the quick connect makes that much easier. Not having to twirl the brush around to get it off the hose, yes please!The one down size, and this necessitated a return for replacement, was the nozzle tip. Unlike my Paasche, the nozzles for this airbrush are VERY tiny. About the size of an uncooked grain of rice. While the hole in the nozzles are pretty standard, the overall size of the full nozzle varies from airbrush to airbrush. The issue here, is that because the nozzle is so small, its pretty fragile. When inserting the nozzle into the airbrush after a cleaning, the nozzle broke along the thread line. In essence, the threads of the nozzle sheared off in the airbrush. I was able to get the sheared off piece out, but not without the receiving threads in the airbrush getting shredded. Having said all of that, I did order a replacement and I will just have to be very very careful when removing the nozzle. I am guessing that overtightening might have contributed to this issue, so it might be user error. I admit that.So functionally, this is great value. I really like the quick connects and the accessories this set has. Its half the price of the Paasche and it has three tips sizes to boot.