Iwata-Medea - Power Jet Pro Air Compressor (IS975)

The media could not be loaded. I had a Badger Airstrom compressor for my starter setup, but it got hot too quickly with heavy use (about 1.5 hours of spraying). I was looking for a replacement and this one stuck out to me. Expensive, but people seemed to like it. So I bit the bullet and got it. I got an Iwata Eclipse HP-CS airbrush to accompany it and couldn't be happier.The unit is very heavy - weighs about 30 pounds. Compared to my old Badger that's about 6 or 7 that's quite a lot. With all the hardware and features it has it makes perfect sense. The thing is a beast. The unit has 2 quick disconnects so you can run two airbrushes simultaneously. Included in the box are adapters to use Badger, Paasche, and Aztek airbrushes. I like my Badger Anthem airbrush, so that was a nice little surprise for me.The unit has a lot of power and both reaches pressure quickly and fills the 2 liter air tank quickly. Noise isn't too bad. Not any worse than my previous compressor, which is impressive as this unit is a two piston compressor and my Badger was one. Pressure can be adjusted independently for each airbrush and each pressure regulator has an attached moisture trap. The air tank also has a pressure relief valve and a drain plug for cleaning out moisture. Air flows freely and I can spray for quite a bit before the compressor will kick back on to refill the air tank.I was a little antsy laying down 500 bucks for a compressor, but for the amount of modeling I'll be able to do without having to take as many breaks and utilize two airbrushes, the value and versatility makes this well worth the price. Can't wait to start painting with this thing.

Super quiet and fast but I think I'm going to add a tank so it doesn't kick on as often as it does when I'm using it

Over the years I have used many airbrush compressors and while I managed to get the projects completed my compressors were on the cheaper and noisier side. Following the failure of my 6-year-old compressor, I felt it was time to invest in a better more robust compressor. I did the research and I wanted a tank based compressor that ran quietly and this Iwata Medea Studio Double Piston is top notch.Here is what I like:1. Double piston with two Airbrush ports with independent air pressures.2. Quiet - runs under the table with only a notable hum.3. Top Quality materials and craftsmanship - this is a well-engineered compressor.4. Independent air filters for each piston5. Independent moister captures with easy access to drain out moister as needed and one the tank as well6. Two independent air pressure adjustments that support TWO airbrushes.Here is what I wished was improved:1. The airbrush holders are for only one style of airbrushes - top gravity fed without mac brushes.- I use side fed so these are only useable if I place the airbrush in backward.Out of the box you have everything you need to connect to your airbrush and begin airbrushing. I enjoy the dual airbrush support which allows me and my son to work together on projects.

I've been famiiar with Iwata's compressors for more than forty years. This latest one is more convenient for the regular airbrush user because it requires no oil. In addition it attaches to two airbrushes at the same time so you can switch techniques without a fuss or delay.

I have recently been airbrushing more. I am an amateur when it comes to airbrushing and I use it to make painting miniatures easier. Base coat, zenithal highlight, shading and highlighting are my main uses. The compressor is fast, reliable and very quiet. The two different regulators on it are convenient as I use an airbrush for base coating with a bit higher PSI and an airbush with a .15 tip to make highlighting and lining at lower PSI so this is perfect.The quick connects are a bit awkward but I guess it makes travel easier. They disconnect at the compressor end.The connection on the quiick connect required I get new hoses with the larger connection (I believe 1/4) on one end. My Iwata Airbrush comes with a 1/8 threaded connector so new hoses for me.It is really pricey so I hope it lasts and besides the price point it is the best Airbrush compressor I have ever used.

This compressor is a work horse, It puts out the sufficient air you need to paint anything, I usually do 15-55 psi.I do alot of illustrations and have done wall art for 10+hrs at 90+degF temps, and it gets hot so keep that in mind to let it cool off, which is the only con I can think of.I had one airfilter plastic cover crack on me after 9yrs"see through part", I replaced it with another filter cover simple.Need a replacement 1/4" Quick Disconnect? order them from coastairbrush or google "Iwata 1/4 QD SET DHCL" and "Iwata 1/4 QD SET DHCL"Even though this has airfilter/moisture filters, put a iwata-medea pistol grip moisture filter on it, you dont to have a accident when painting.Its worth the investment, Ive had it for 9yrs no problem, I hope to have it for another 9+ years.