Master High Precision Detail Control G44 Dual-Action Gravity Feed Airbrush, 0.2 mm Tip, 1/3 oz Funnel Fluid Cup, Air Control Valve

This is a copy of the $600+ Iwata CM-C Plus for a fraction of the price. It performs really well and I was able to get a crazy-thin line with this brush. It's great for fine detail work!I have a couple of airbrushes that cost a lot more than this and they don't perform nearly as well.The reason for the inexpensive price (besides not having Iwata's brand recognition) is in the overall quality. For example, there are no leaks but instead of relying on super-precise machining on the threaded parts this gun uses rubber gaskets and some kind of sticky substance on the threads to make a good seal. It works fine, so I don't care. Another quality difference is in the needle stop knob. It feels "cheap" because of the lack of precision machining. It turns too freely. It works fine, though and putting some wax on the threads makes it feel better.

I wanted a 0.2mm airbrush but am not ready to pay big prices for high quality guns yet. After reading a ton of reviews, I went with this one. I am very pleased with it. It get the job done pretty well and hasn’t broken on me yet. The bowl is very easy to clean. I like that about it. The trigger is decently smooth and it’s easy to dismantle/clean. I prefer removing the needle guard on the front while using it for higher accuracy and it makes cleaning the top waaay easier when using it. Be careful if you do this as the needle can easily be bent or broken or poke a hole in your hand or something else. I am happy with my purchase and recommend this gun...especially for the price.

This airbrush works OK, but the overall quality is pretty poor. Mine came with the chrome plating inside the cup and in several other places already bubbling up. It is only a matter of time before it begins to flake off. The threaded assembly that holds the spring was also machined too small. The threads only catch when slightly cocked.All that being said, this airbrush does perform OK for the price. The spray pattern is pretty even and I experienced very little splatter. The trigger action is relatively smooth. If it lasts a couple of years, it will have been worth the purchase.

This airbrush is modeled after an Iwata Custom Micron CM-C Plus. I have always desired to have one of those airbrushes but couldn't justify the $500+ price tag. I needed a very precise airbrush for painting mottled camo schemes on 1/72, 1/48 & 1/32 scale WW2 Luftwaffe aircraft models. For less than 10% of the Iwata price, I thought this airbrush was worth a try. I was not disappointed.If you are new to airbrushing, this is probably not the airbrush for you. This airbrush is intended to be a detailing brush for very small precise painting. It includes the crown cap tip that allows the airbrush to be placed very close to the item being painted to get the finest lines without distortion caused by air turbulence. The 0.2 mm fluid tip & needle are provided for spraying fine lines and dots. This airbrush does not give broad, wide coverage. I have not been able to get a pattern any wider than about 1/8" with this airbrush. I have other airbrushes I use for wider paint coverage.Another nice feature of this airbrush is the built in air valve on the airbrush. This allows the user to set the pressure on their compressor and leave it, then dial in an exact pressure with the valve on the airbrush. This airbrush also features a pre-set handle that allows the user to set the needle travel so that fine lines can be dialed in and can be sprayed consistently.I am an experienced airbrush user, but there was a bit of a learning curve using this airbrush. Once I learned how to dial in the air pressure at the airbrush along with setting the line width, I am very pleased with the performance of this airbrush. It is well made and easy to clean. It is not a $500 Iwata, but it is a good value for the money. When I read reviews of these Master Airbrushes that rate them poorly, it sounds like a user who is new to airbrushing. Air brushing in general is a skill that must be mastered. It takes time to learn how to use almost every airbrush. But with practice, this airbrush will perform well in the hand of someone who knows how to use it.

I consider myself a professional artist. I have many award winning airbrush paint jobs on cars and bikes. For years I have used Iwata and recently I lost my Iwata HP-C Custom Micron plus that looks Identical to this Master Airbrush G44. For the price I decided to take the chance and try it out. IT WAS A COMPLETE FAILURE. I inspected the airbrush noting all the machining marks and the sharp rough edges. The O rings are too soft and possibly incomparable with solvent based paints. As a custom painter, that alone makes it useless. I put a little water based airbrush paint in the paint well, put the cap in place (note that I never use the cap on my iwata brushes) started my compressor, pulled the trigger and BOOM. The cap pops off and paint splatters all over me and the test panel on my easel. I disassembled the head of the airbrush to check for obstructions or defects. I didn't see anything. I sealed all the threads with needle paste and tried again with water. before applying any air the water was leaking out of the nozzle tip. I will be returning this as soon as possible.My advise is to save up and get a known brand name airbrush. As a teenager my parents bought me an inexpensive airbrush from a mail order catalog. I followed the instructions and gave it a try. Two weeks of trying it never did what I wanted. I thought it was me and gave up on airbrushing. After college I spent a $100 on a Badger Crescendo double action and made $500 on motorcycle tank a week later. Turns out it was the brush that made the difference. I now have brushes that range from $90 to $600. the one I use the most is the Iwata HP-C plus. It retails for around $150 and it is well worth the price.