What is a good airbrush to get?

[Godzilla]

Just wondering what brand, type, etc, and should I get a compressor. I like to build models with it but it will be used for customizing the 1/48s too.

[tetsujin]

The Paasche VL is a good entry-level airbrush. It's good quality and easy to use, and you can get it for around $50 at places like Dixieart.

You should definitely get a compressor if you're going to airbrush. Aircans are just too expensive. Some people use other approaches, too - like filling old fire extinguishers with compressed air and spraying from that - but I don't think it's worth the hassle of having to cook up the solution and keep refilling the tank. You can get a simple Sears-variety compressor with a tank for around $100. I got mine from Wal-Mart, it's made by Campbell Hausfeld. It makes a bunch of noise when the compressor is running, but when it's running it's filling the tank - so there's no noise while I'm actually working (running from the tank) - it just kicks in again every few minutes of working when it needs to fill the tank again.

Avoid Aztek airbrushes. They are cheap junk.

[Less than Super Ostrich]

badger 150 anthem... easy to clean easy to use and badger stands by their product

[Armor]

Badger 150 or 175. I use a 2gal air compresure like tetsujin.