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Well.... I'd consider getting higher quality stuff to start out with, because honestly once you use one you will NEVER go back to not using one. Its so much faster, and the quality of work is so much better than brushwork (at least at my skill level) that it's ridiculous.

My setup is:

I use this compressor https://www.amazon.com/Paasche-D3000R-Compressor-Regulator-Moisture/dp/B001CJPWYM

and this airbrush: https://www.amazon.com/d/Airbrush-Materials/Iwata-Medea-Eclipse-Action-Airbrush-Gravity/B000BQKFAI

Add in a hose: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush-Premium-Standard-Fittings/dp/B002FDX36I

and a Spray Pot: https://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-Universal-Spray-Out-Pot/dp/B01DYN6ESG

It's like 3x what you're looking to spend, but it makes everything so much easier. I'm getting back into the hobby now, and I am building some Guard tanks. I can do a Leman Russ, box to finished model, in like 6 total hours with an Airbrush. Working on a Shadowsword now, I'm like 10 hours into it, and almost done. Back when I first started using it, I needed to get 4 Razorbacks done for a tournament coming up on the weekend.... I painted these https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/315891-.html?m=2 in a single night. Everything is just faster and easier, I cannot imagine going back to not using an airbrush.

I started with this setup because I wanted something that would work well, and wouldn't be frustrating to use. I feel this airbrush meets those requirements, because I'm not a particularly good artist, and yet I'm very happy with the quality of the models I'm able to produce.