D.J., if you ever learn to use a airbrush you will not want to put it down! You will need a small air compressor or you can buy small cans of Airbrush Propellant to use before investing in the air compressor. There are so many things you can do with a airbrush plus the prices are very reasonable depending on what brands you buy. Paasch makes a good brush along with a lot of other manufacturers. Everyone has there own favorite one to use. You can do all kinds of custom paint jobs and you can use water based or lacquer based paints depending on your preference. Now is the time to jump in and get your feet wet. You will not regret it!