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I Bought the Cheapest Airbrush on Amazon - Is It Any Good??

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Product Review

Product Reviewed

Timbertech ABPST01 Airbrush Kit (Amazon) — discussed as costing ~£22.95 (about £20 in the intro).

Key Points / Features Mentioned

  • Price vs premium alternative
    • Compared with the reviewer’s previous Iwata Revolution airbrush (~£135), which stopped working after a few years of inadequate care.
  • Multiple needle sizes
    • Includes four different needle sizes to suit different painting/control needs.
  • Included accessories
    • Tube/connection to link the airbrush to a compressor
    • Adapter (if needed)
    • Droppers for adding paint to the paint tank (the reviewer may not rely on these, but notes they’re included)
  • Paint tank design (cleaning advantage)
    • The reviewer prefers the Timbertech tank because the tank-to-body area is wide open, making it easier to clean with a cotton swab.
    • Their Iwata had a small lip where paint could get stuck, contributing to clogs.
  • Build quality & ergonomics
    • For a £20-class airbrush, it feels solid, fits well in the hand, and is “fine” in build quality.

Performance / User Experience

  • Painting results
    • The reviewer says it paints really well, smoothly and evenly, and in some uses matches their Iwata performance.
  • Examples of use
    • Painting tents
    • Painting blue on an Ultramarine
  • Minor downside (flow/emptying slowly)
    • Even when fully open, it takes some time to empty, especially noticeable during cleaning (filling with water and holding it fully open).
    • The reviewer emphasizes it’s not a major issue, but it’s still a negative.

Pros Mentioned

  • Dramatically cheaper than the Iwata (~£22.95 vs ~£135)
  • Multiple needle sizes for more versatility
  • Easier cleaning due to tank design (less clogging risk)
  • Solid feel and comfortable handling
  • Comparable painting quality to the Iwata in the reviewer’s tests

Cons Mentioned

  • Cleaning/emptying takes longer than expected, even at full open
  • Amazon listings can be a “lucky dip” (cheap models may vary; the linked model may be sold out)
  • Need to check reviews and return quickly if faulty

Comparisons Made

  • Timbertech ABPST01 vs Iwata Revolution (~£135)
    • Timbertech: easier cleaning tank; similar painting performance (per reviewer)
    • Iwata: excellent when cared for, but the small lip contributed to clogs for this reviewer

Overall Verdict / Recommendation

Recommended for a first airbrush, particularly due to the low cost and the reviewer’s experience of smooth, even results and easier cleaning—but with caution because cheap Amazon models may vary or be faulty (check reviews and return immediately if defective).

Unique Points Mentioned (Consolidated)

  1. The reviewer’s prior premium Iwata Revolution (~£135) performed well and was well built, but failed after years of insufficient care.
  2. Timbertech ABPST01 is positioned as a budget replacement (~£22.95 / £20).
  3. Includes four needle sizes.
  4. Comes with air connection tube and an adapter.
  5. Includes droppers for paint addition.
  6. Reviewer prefers the Timbertech tank: wide open and easier to clean; avoids Iwata’s lip that could cause clogs.
  7. Build quality feels solid for the price and is comfortable to hold.
  8. Painting performance is smooth and even, comparable to Iwata for the reviewer’s use.
  9. Minor issue: even fully open, it takes time to empty (especially observed during cleaning).
  10. Buying cheap airbrushes on Amazon is a “lucky dip”—check reviews, confirm the exact model, and return quickly if faulty.
  11. Overall recommendation: good first airbrush, with the caveat above.

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  • Only one speaker/reviewer is present in the subtitles.

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