Master Airbrush Model TC-40T Air Brush Compressor Kit - Cool Runner Professional Single-Piston Airbrush Compressor with 3-Liter Air Tank, Regulator, Gauge, Water Trap Filter, 2 Holders & Air Hose

UPDATED So far this compressor has surpassed my expectations. I wanted an affordable, compact, quiet and reliable compressor for airbrush tattoo work. So far it has been great. Very quiet and runs very cool. It has auto start/stop based on your desired regulator settings. I have not gigged it just yet, but have used it continuously for 3 hours practicing and dialing in the pressure for my brushes. It looks well built and feels sturdy. I can't yet attest to its long term durability but the added feature of a built in fan and reservoir tank should help it last a long time. Air flow is cosistant and can be easily adjusted by dialing in the pressure. The guage is easy to read but I wish its markings were a little bigger. I had a few questions for its manufacture and the customer service was excellent. I really have no complaints. I rated it four stars only beacuse I haven't had it long enough to really test its reliablity and durability. Will update in a few months. Updates Well i have raised the stars to 5 now. After a few weeks of running this every night, i have had no issues with it. The big test came when i had a 3 hour outdoor gig in over 100 degree heat. The Master TC40T worked flawlessly. I was concerned that it might oveheat but nope. This is going to be a great work horse for me -Two more 3-4 hour gigs in 100f + temps and zero problems. I'm running six brushes via ported manifold from the TC40t. Totally satisfied with the product. Did I mention what a great value this was? Less than than $120 2 day free shipping with Amazon Prime.

I chose this after deliberating for days and reading different reviews about what would be the best first-time air brush compressor. The tank is a MUST have. I'm doing small 1/48 scale airplanes and I didn't think I needed the capacity but I'm glad I followed other reviewers that said to get the tank. At 10psi and very gentle brushing, the tank will hold about 30 seconds of continuous air before the compressor kicks on. It'll then run for about 10 seconds before kicking off again. The compressor itself is quiet. That was a major selling feature to me. I noticed some other brands claim 65dB+, and this one is quoted at 48dB so that was a major purchasing decision as well. With a simple decibel meter on my phone, with the compressor running approximately a foot away, it was averaging about 58-60dB. Simply moving it another foot or two away would quiet it down some more. For those not keen on how decibel ratings work, its about as loud as a standard conversation. I can airbrush all night with my girlfriend in the next room and its just a gentle hum. The included hose is nice at 6' but I think a 10' would be better. But take it from me, IF YOU HAVE A BADGER AIRBRUSH, YOU NEED THE ADAPTER. I highly suggest getting the "Badger Air-Brush Company Iwata Hose Adaptor". It connects perfectly to the included hose and my Patriot 105. No leaks noted, I will let it sit with a full tank for weeks at a time and pressure holds. Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase. I would have gladly paid $150+ for this unit, and I think this is the best all-around starter compressor. I would NOT suggest the TC-20 or regular TC-40. Save a few more bucks and get this bad boy. Edit: 6-month update, airbush has about 10-15 hours of runtime and still works great. I came back and did notice the price has gone up by $75, but also noticed they increased the tank size. I think this is wonderful as some people did comment on the lack of capacity. Those of you buying today, I think you will have a very nice unit with the larger tank, and probably a better deal than what I paid. I still love it, and if I were more serious about airbrushing, I'd totally upgrade to the larger tank.

I began my journey into airbrushing late last year, with a starter kit that comes with all supplies needed, except paint, to start airbrushing. One day, after getting a nice Sparmax airbrush, I realized the little 12 volt compressor I had was pulsing air and extended airbrushing saw it getting quite hot. I got this to replace it and overall am happy, with one nitpick and one complaint. First off, yes, this compressor is as quiet as others say. I've airbrushed late at night before in my basement and no one in the house was the wiser to my activity, even the other light sleeper (I'm the first light sleeper) of the household. It runs very smoothly and pressurizes at a respectable rate. It's also quite small and very easy to transport. For airbrushing acrylic paints, this compressor mostly keeps up. I run 15-30 PSI, depending on particular need. For airbrushing sealants like matte or gloss topcoats, this compressor can't keep up. In my limited experience, sealants need higher pressure to atomize properly. I set the regulator to about 48 PSI to get a working pressure of 40 PSI when airbrushing sealants. This where I outpace this compressor. Sealants cure quickly, so they should be applied quickly. If I'm airbrushing sealant onto a bunch of 3D printed models, I will be forced to stop and wait for this compressor to re-pressurize enough to get me that target 40 PSI working pressure. This usually results in my having to scoop partially congealed globs of sealant out of the airbrush cup when I clean the airbrush. I haven't clogged an airbrush yet though! All that being said, I get zero air pulsing from this compressor, so knowing that issue is eliminated has brought peace of mind. But that observation ties into my gripe: I don't think the water trap is working effectively on my compressor! I was excited when I got this compressor; I just had to unbox it, set it into place, connect an airbrush with hose, and fire it up! However, as I've been airbrushing sealants a lot lately, I notice that when I remove the airbrush with air in the compressor tank, I get a strong mist of water out of the hose! I live in a dry, arid desert region and I got this compressor at the beginning of June, and it's August, so the air is dry here. I suspect that my constant taxing of the compressor at higher pressure is heating the compressor up, generating condensation. I do get some moisture in the trap, and I don't feel any moisture coming from the airbrush, but it still worries me to see that mist blow out of the line. Perhaps I just need to start draining the compressor at the tank every time I airbrush with sealants. While I am a longtime tinkerer, my power tools and equipment are electric, so given my lack of experience with pneumatic equipment, I'm probably in a learning curve here. So, if you need higher pressure output at 40 PSI or more, you might want to go for a two gallon tank compressor. But for common airbrushing at pressures of 30 PSI or lower, this is a great plug n' play option that won't disturb your household. I really don't have space for a larger compressor right now, but I intend to get a larger compressor at some point. I'll definitely be careful to maintain this little guy though, since it's such a quiet, smooth unit and would work as a great backup or supplement to a larger compressor!

Super quiet and reliable compressor. Have been using it for few weeks and love it. I can airbrush while my girls are asleep without waking them. Air pressure is constant and reliable... love it By the way it looks big on the picture bit it is small and easily portable

I did research and had high hopes for this compressor. Day 1... I unpacked, made sure it was air tight and set to 25psi. I've been using it for an hour. It is constantly running, a couple times it auto shut off just to start right back up again after just doing a little airbrush detail work. and it is very hot to the touch. And operates as if there is No air tank. I've reached out to Supplier who told me to contact TCP global. And TCP global told me they can't do anything because it was bought on Amazon and I should contact supplier. So basically no warranty or accountability for a shotty product.

Just tried the compressor today, the regulator knob doesn’t turn.