Paasche H-100D Airbrush Package (H-Set, D500SR & AC-7)

Gave as gift to son who paints Marvel Comic figurines and accesories. He loves it.

Returned instantly. Was leaking air so would not hold pressure. Motor kept running.

My friend bought this and asked me to help when the regulator would not screw on into the correct position. The fittings going into the head are screwed in before the paint is fully dry (they also allowed paint to get into the threads where the fitting screws into) without Teflon tape. The fitting snapped while trying to remove it for the application of Teflon tape and thus began my nightmare. The dried paint its now acting as an adhesive and the rest of the fitting is unwilling to come out. I've tried easy outs and tapping on it to get it free. I partially removed the head to get a better grip on the easy out and this resulted in a crack in the head just to the right of where the fitting should be. Time for epoxy/metal repair. $145 garbage.

Excellent quality. Feels very well made. Unfortunately, it was not well assembled. There was a small but constant leak that made use difficult. The filter was torqued on to the cap so hard that the brass fitting was cracked, right out of the box. Customer service was difficult to reach, and it was a straightforward problem, so I decided to repair it myself. When I attempted to remove the fitting, it broke off completely. It was in so tight that my first screw extractor broke off, and the second required my entire body weight and then some before it popped loose. Upon inspection, it was because they screwed the fitting in beyond where the cap was threaded... then kept going for another half an inch. With the fitting replaced, it works perfectly. Actual airbrush review: I purchased this to do solid one color coats on items that I'm restoring, not to use it for art. I've never used an airbrush before, though I'm familiar with the basics of a decent spray paint job. I read the instructions, tested it out on some cardboard for about 30 seconds, then dove right in. It is incredibly easy to use. My first project came out almost perfect. Control is simple, and use is intuitive. If you can use a can of spray paint without screwing up, you can get even better results with this kit right off the bat. If you intend to use it for art projects - the included lesson guide is worthless. It goes from painting dots and lines to spraying Rembrandt in about 5 minutes. From my limited experience so far, this kit seems like it should be perfect for learning art and detail work with - the quality of the paint seems much more important than any shortcomings you'll notice in this hardware. I would have given this package 5 stars if it weren't damaged straight from the manufacturer and other reviews (of this and their other models) that show it was not a fluke.

Excellent compressor and airbrush set! Runs quiet and steady. It's extremely adjustable both on the compressor and the airbrush, perfect for my needs as a cookie artist. Comes with great instructions. Perfect for beginner or novice.

works great