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I am only a beginner when it comes to airbrushing with copic markers. I bought the ABS1N off ebay in an auction for a much cheaper price, and it works great! I'm still working with the settings for the air pressure, so it may be a good idea to get the Aircan 180 as an extra once you get the hang of using the device more professionally. It takes a bit of getting used to, and it took me some time to figure out how to work it. Be very cautious when first operating this device, and read the instructions as closely as you can. The aircan gets super cold when you start using it, something I did not know but read in a pamphlet from Michael's Craft store. That sort of freaked me out at first. xD I plan to look up Copic airbrush tutorials online through Youtube and Google for a better idea on how to properly use it.
The ABS1N kit comes with everything you need. The air hose, the aircan, adaptor, airgun, and can holder. The difference between ABS1 and ABS1N is that 1N comes with the 180can, which gives you 45min of air time. But the regular ABS1 kit comes with the Aircan 80, with about a 15min spray time. I recommend ABS1N.
I would have went with the ABS2 set, with just the airbrush gun + an air can (D60) but read one of the reviews off Amazon and figured that the Air Adaptor + hose would probably help the airbrush function much better. For me, I don't have a problem with ABS1, I just need to develop good skills when using it.
ABS3 is the last kit, which comes with just the Airgun and the AirAdaptor. This does not include the actual AirCAN which supplies the air, nor does with come with the air hose or the necessities of an aircan holder (to keep the can from spilling/becoming damaged). You could also invest in an Air Compressor (replaces the AirCan) which costs around $200-$300.
Once again be very careful when handling this. If you drop the air gun or make a dent in one of the cans, you'll end up needing a replacement. So handle with care and be patient in reading the instructions. :)
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This was a Christmas gift from 2010, and after over a year of use I can say that this a great product. It does exactly what you'd hope, and adds a real smooth, softer look to pieces that need one. I've been using Copics since 2005 and lament not trying this system much sooner.When you use a marker normally you'll get that full, rich color. When plugged into the aircan it'll come out a bit softer unless you wish to layer it further. The difference not as noticeable with darker colors, but it's very useful when you wish to fill large spaces in a picture without laying down heavy colors, or wearing down your marker nibs. (...Just a heads-up for those new to the world of Copics: you can't airbrush with any "white". The best you can do is use masking, white paint and/or a blender brush.)
The system is capable of hooking to an actual air compressor, but I have no experience with that. The aircans themselves last a good while; I'm not sure if one lasts a full 45 minutes, but that likely varies with how high you're setting the pressure. I took 2 with me to a convention to have on-hand for an Artist's Alley, and by the end of the weekend I had about 1/2 of one left. I would definitely keep an extra on hand at all times.
As a full-time professional artist, I vary between digital and traditional. The Copic Air Brush System allows me to give customers traditional pieces that have as much polish as digital ones. I can't speak for how this compares to real airbrush systems, but if you use Copics and want to diversify your use of them, this is a must-have.
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