JakeHankins

I've been browsing the forums and trying to find more recent content. I am brand new to airbrushing and would like to start painting my own crankbaits. I am working with a somewhat limited budget and would like your advice on the below items. I'd also like to mention I will be working indoors in an extra empty bedroom so will be using water based colors. I was originally going to buy a kit from amazon for 70 bucks, but from what I'm reading it's not advised to start with the cheapest. I don't want to start myself off behind the 8 ball, so to speak. I apologize in advance for the long post, but would appreciate any input. 1) For the airbrush I've been reading good things regarding Iwata. I found the 40% off from Hobby lobby and have been eyeing the following guns: https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Model-Kits/Airbrushes/H-Paasche-Series-Airbrush-Set/p/883 https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Model-Kits/Airbrushes/Neo-CN-Gravity-Feed-Dual-Action-Airbrush/p/868 https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Model-Kits/Airbrushes/HP-BCS-Eclipse-Airbrush-Kit/p/847 I've also found the following on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-Revolution-Action-Large-Gravity/dp/B000BQS3UW/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1521760558&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=Revolution+Airbrush&psc=1&smid=A2RVOQ2J2VL2TP 2) For compressor, I'm thinking about the following: https://www.harborfreight.com/16-hp-58-psi-oilless-airbrush-compressor-60329.html 3) Crankbait Blanks - I've been considering Shelt blanks from Amazon, but have also heard good things about dinger baits. Are these decent for painting and fishing? For a beginner, which I'm guessing needs lots of practice, would you advise going with a cheap blank for practice purposes instead? https://www.amazon.com/Shelts-Unpainted-Fishing-Shallow-Crankbaits/dp/B019ZEXMEW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521761283&sr=8-1&keywords=crankbait+blanks https://www.dingerbaits.com/store/c2/Unpainted_Crankbaits.html 4) Is it important to setup a ventilation system for water based paints? I didn't think they were harmful, but wanted to double check from experts. 5) This is probably considered a stupid question, but I'm asking anyways..... What exactly is the point of the lure turner/drying rack? Is it to get an even dry after coating? Thank you in advance for any help, it's greatly appreciated. - Jake