Dynamic Power dual action airbrush review

After my success with my Paasche model H air brush I started to investigate the various types of airbrushes a lot more.  The Paasche model H was definitely an old school brush.  All the cool kids were using dual action gravity feed models now.  Given the limited availability of locally purchasing an airbrush at the time I was down to a short list of a few Passche or Badger models and various generic brands.  The generic brands were cheaper but still in the $30-50 range.  However in the back of my mind was the FUD that a new dual action airbrush wouldn't be much better than what I already had.  I would waste a fair chunk of change and be no better off.  I really wanted to "try before you buy" option.  That not being possible I looked at other options.

From the ebay store that I purchased by air compressor from they also sold dual action airbrushes ('Dynamic Power' brand) with a 0.2mm nozzle via auction starting at $0.01.  Three days later I purchased one for $2.30 plus $9 postage.  So what is a $11.30 airbrush like?

Firstly it works quite well.  It came in a plastic case with hard foam for the airbrush to sit in.  There is a small wrench to remove the nozzle which is screwed in.  Also there is a 1/8 inch to push on hose adapter and a small plastic pipette included.

The pull back action is a bit rough and the rear housing is plastic.  After the first use the nozzle got jammed up with some gunk which I suspect was there from when it was put together at the factory.  I should have cleaned it first but in my defence didn't know better.  After oiling the pull back got a bit smoother which made use a lot easier.

Using the airbrush I immediately noticed the difference from the single action Paasche model.  There was much more control on the spray.  The gravity feed was more forgiving on the paint mix and being able to easily open up the nozzle of thicker paint meant less dumping out of paint and re-thinning.  Also the top cup was easier to clean than the side siphon cup of the Passche.  Pretty much all the points that other comparisons between single action and dual action air brushes had said.

So after my $11.30 experiment I was sold on dual action airbrushes.  Now to get a decent one that would last.