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Since the forum search option is broken and I really want to make the next step to my painting by adding an airbrush to my toolbox.

But the question is, Where on earth do I start?

I went on Amazon to poke around and found this.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ZXNPUA/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p201_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=016Q29WV290KTQC0THA3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846

Thoughts/ opinions on it? And is that Createx airbrush paint decent for basecoating models or should I stick strictly to Citadel paint?

I'm not looking to spend a fortune, and any pointers are greatly appreciated dakka!

Okay, so, this type of question gets asked a lot. Searching WILL help and yield you quicker results (people get tired of responding to the same question). I don't mean to open with sounding like such a hard-ass, it's just the way it is.

Anyway... [the following may read a little preachy. Bare with it, it will help you in the long run]

The most important question you need to ask yourself is: "how serious am I?" The answer to this question determines what you buy, that's why it's important.

Airbrushing is hard. Most of those videos on YouTube you've probably seen are made by people that have been using them for a long time. They make it look easy. There is a lot to an airbrush, so there is a lot that goes wrong and puts people off. The maintenance, the thinning, the cleaning (oh, the cleaning!).

Again, ask yourself: "how serious am I?"

So... you ARE serious. Excellent! Look at brands like Iwata, Harder & Steenbeck, Badger, Paasche and Master. They make the best brushes in the world. They are expensive though, but It's a hobby where you get what you pay for. Compressors have big name brands attached to them as well. Fortunately, though, you can get away with unbranded ones too (I do!). Having one that has a tank on it means it doesn't have to run constantly, so it's quieter and saves money on your electric bill. Having a twin piston compressor means that it can fill up that tank quicker too. Again, these twin piston 3.0 litre tank compressors aren't the cheapest ones on that market. It's a hobby where you get what you pay for.

BUT... you don't want to splash out? You are just starting. That's okay too. There are many cheap compressors and airbrushes on the market. Your linked combo pack is one of them. That doesn't mean it's no good, however. It will certainly introduce you to the world of airbrushing. Absolutely, it will. Hell, you may even keep a hold of it for a while.

Then ask yourself: "how serious am I?"

Because if you are serious, you will only end up replacing it all for a better make - sooner rather than later, most likely.

Your basic setup will involve:

- An airbrush
- A compressor
- An air hose
- Thinner for your paint (can use Windex as this can double up for cleaning your airbrush too)

There are many that will disagree and tell you that cheap airbrushes are what you SHOULD be starting out on. That splashing out for an expensive setup when you haven't ever even held an airbrush yet is THE WORST IDEA EVER. And part of me agrees with that.

Bottom line then? Cheap stuff (even the $10 airbrushes on eBay) work just fine. BuyPainted on YouTube uses one! Just ask yourself that question first because you can save yourself a whole load of money and learn by using the best tools right away.

Scroll down, this question IS asked a lot...in fact, the most recent was TWO DAYS AGO.

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/500960.page

Like the previous poster, I am not saying this to be rude...I am saying this because we have to say it about once a week...
There are literally dozens and dozens of threads like this.

Here is the short answer however:

Get a cheap double action, internal mix gravity feed brush.
If you can't find one of those cheap, a siphon feed will do.

The iwata neo is a good cheap starter brush, and can be found at hobby stores and some craft centers.

Get a compressor, the "airbrush" compressor from harbor freight lasted me a long time - i eventually upgraded to get something with an easier pressure adjustment

Get airbrush paints (vallejo model air, aztek, createx, badger, etc) as while you can thin any paints, its a pain.

Subscribe to and watch:
buypainted on youtube
awesomepaintjob.com

best of luck and enjoy the hobby - try to do a bit more research, and then come back with more questions!

enjoy!