The only advice I can give is what I have experienced. First here in the states "Badger" and "Pasche" are the 2 most popular airbrushes, with replacement parts available most anywhere. I typically only use acrylic paints (Model Master, and some Tamaya). The fact that they are acrylic makes cleanup a snap, a few minutes under the kitchen faucet and I'm ready to go for the next round. I have a 2.5 gallon air tank with compressor attached. I don't care for diaphram compressors because you are usually locked in to a preset pressure, which sometimes you may need to crank up to a higher PSI and sometimes a very low PSI..which most diaphram pumps don't give you. And finally try to find an AB that allows the smaller cup, but larger bottles can be connected to. Gravity fed, or top loaded AB's don't usually offer this feature. BUT, remember airbrush applied paint is VEEERRRY thin, so a small amount goes along way. Sometimes I still am amazed when I fill my little cup up, just how much I can paint with that small amount in there. I hope all this helps, If you have more questions please e-mail me direct at
borg_21601@yahoo.com, just put "model question" in the subject line so I won't think it's SPAM. Good luck, and look foreward to talking with you if you need more help. Jody C.