Mike, I would post that question over in the painting section.  You will get a much better response from those who know more about it than I do.

When I bought my first air brush, I didn't know what I was looking for.   Basically I read an interview from the guy who painted up the motion picture Enterprise and bought the air brush he used.   It is a good one, but what I have now is better.

I am using the compressor that came with the airbrush.  It is a paasche model.   It works well, but I can see I might need better in the future.

Thanks Micheal, she does remind me of Mom quite a bit.  And she is soon to be my step daughter!