Returning Modeler

Hi everyone,

I apologise in advance if I'm posting this incorrectly. 

I've recently picked up modeling again after 40 years and decided that my returning model would be Tamiya's CVN 65 Enterprise. I've wanted to build this model since I was a kid but could never justify the expense, or more importantly  because I was terrible at building them back then.

From the forum. I've managed to pick up some handy information which has helped me build a reasonable model so far. However, as I'm now moving into painting, clear coat and weathering, I'm getting a little apprehensive and could do with some guidance. 

So I have a few questions and I'm hoping you guys can help with.

First off. I dont own an airbrush system.  I'm using Tamiya spray and paints. For the clear coat on the hull, what would be recommended procedure? For the flight deck, after what I've read and viewed of other models, the deck appears matt, so would a matt clear coat be the choice here?

I have a MasterCraft (Canada) 8 gallon compressor which I believe can be used to airbrush with but requires a regulator that limits the psi to 20 or 30 psi?!? I read another forum entry that mentions doing this and I'd like to try this route before I go all out and buy a complete air spray system.

In terms of air brush, what would you recommend ? I've heard good things about Paasche VL but really dont know. I'm looking for a reasonably good airbrush but one that's forgiving. 

Thanks everyone.