I picked up a Patriot 105 after using a cheap airbrush for about a year. The difference was astounding. The 105 is sturdy, reliable, easy to clean, and extremely easy to use. If you've only ever used a cheap brush, the 105 will take a little getting used to. I use mine to paint wargame miniatures. Using the various needle sets available (.2mm, .3mm, and .5mm), you can customize your experience with this airbrush for a multitude of uses, from priming and basecoating, to pretty fine details. The only complaint I have is there is no adjustable stop for the trigger draw. A few other brushes I've used have the option to limit how far back you can pull the trigger to help control paint flow. The 105 relies entirely on the operator to control paint flow. It doesn't take long to learn how the brush handles, but sometimes it would be nice to simply set the trigger draw length and forget about it. The only thing I wish I'd known before I bought this item is how amazing it is; I wouldn't have even bothered with the cheap one I started with.