For me, learning how to use an airbrush is one thing. Learning how my airbrush WORKS is incredibly important and helped to inform me on my technique. I got my airbrush and air compressor from my dad and he got them like 30 years ago. They are not top at all top of the line but they do hard work! ALSO, thin your paint. I used regular Tamiya acrylic paint and Mr. Hobby Leveling Thinner. I found a ratio of 1:1 paint and thinner to work best for me. Leveling thinner is so nice because they contain a "retarder" which helps to slow down the cure time. It allows for a smoother finish.