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New to airbrushing and need advice.

Thinking about purchasing this...

https://www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush-Multi-purpose-Professional-Airbrushing/dp/B006HJCP8S/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1480265170&sr=8-12&keywords=airbrush

Is this a good first beginner purchase or should I look elsewhere?

I'm not an expert. However just recently I purchased a starter set to get into airbrushing again. So I did some research and looking at the linked kit here's what I think:
- I wouldn't get a compressor without an air tank. the air tank allows you to spray without the compressor constantly running
- don't know about the noise of that compressor but for the money it might not be a silent one
- again for that low overall price don't get a set with 3 airbrushes but one
- I got a HS evolution double action and after few minutes practise on paper I already did a paintjob on a few tanks

The problem with these cheap sets is that you spend little money but it's still wasted. Most likely the bad results will lead you to either quitting the airbrush journey or buying another set.

The real question is how much you feel you can afford to spend. Do some research and get the best kit you can afford and you won't regret it. Good tools last and perform well and are a joy to use, so don't cheap out if you can afford it! You probably don't need multiple airbrushes; one good one is better than 3 crappy ones. A quiet compressor is much nicer to use than a noisy one. Do you have to maintain the compressor (oil it)? Some of the better ones are virtually maintenance free. How hard is it to get replacement parts?

Also, since you're new at this, don't neglect to get airbrush cleaning solution and a cleaning kit. Airbrushes will clog if you don't clean them religiously. Clean between colors, clean thoroughly before putting away.

Nope. Noooope. NOPE! I'm two years into airbrushing, and I started off with a very similar combo kit from Master. Hopefully I can save you a little time.

The compressor is ok, but definitely consider spending a little bit more on a compressor with an air tank, if you can afford it.

Second, Master makes decent airbrushes, but skip the very basic models, you'll thank yourself. Get a model with a drop in self centering nozzle, it makes for much easier cleaning and maintenance than the damn tiny nozzles you have to screw on and off.

Badger's Patriot models are very good and inexpensive.