Recommendation for a newbie

So I am interested in airbrushing, problem is, there are plenty of brands and whatnot and I can't decide which to buy from. I am new to airbrushing, so I would like something along the range of beginner in terms of price. Any recommendation?

Depends what you like to do with an airbrush.
Do you want to paint illustrations, cars, motorcycles or do you want to paint models?
Where do you live? (for the availability of products)
what I mostly recommend to new airbrush artist, don't buy everything and the most expensive stuff.
For example its nice to buy a top model airbrush like the Iwata Custom micron sb-v2 (450 euro) for example, but you will break it and replacement parts are really expensive.
I started with an Harder and steenbeck evolution (80 euro) and it has very cheap replacement parts, and really easy to clean.
Most "beginners" airbrushes (brand doesn't matter) are easy to clean/maintain what is the most important feature of those brushes (in my opinion)
So for example the Iwata Neo or revolution are easy airbrushes, or the H&S evolution but don't expect the ultra fine details.
When you develop your skills, you will walk into the limitations of your beginners brush. And from there you will buy a high end brush like the micron. But when you reach that point you will know and have the skills/know-how to keep the airbrush clean and working.

Paint is a personal thing, I started with Wicked and Auto air from Createx, but I personally think the paints are to thick for my Iwata custom Micron.
So I switched to E'tac because its a easy to thin paint, and easy to use for illustration work (what I like to do)

Welcome to The airbrush club

I am going to use it for illustrations and miniatures. But Iwata's stuff seems kinda expensive. I am looking for something that is not pricey, before I really invest in it. My main problem is the compressors, there are like dozens of compressors and is kinda hard to choose.

Edit: Iwata Neo price seems affordable. Thanks =D Now I need a compressor

I started with a single piston membrane compressor, prices are around 130 euro. Those are fine little compressors for small-normal nozzle airbrushes. The only cons are noise and they can run hot when continually used.
Silent compressors are really expensive. I would recommend to buy a small model first unless you prefer silence

Freakaziot said:

I started with a single piston membrane compressor, prices are around 130 euro. Those are fine little compressors for small-normal nozzle airbrushes. The only cons are noise and they can run hot when continually used.
Silent compressors are really expensive. I would recommend to buy a small model first unless you prefer silence

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Got any specific compressors?

real cheap airbrushes are a hit or miss deal and more a miss than a hit I might add , airbrushes come with a price tag for a reason : good quality materials are used and those materials are not cheap .
the H&S airbrushes are good airbrushes for a reasonable price .
I am using a real cheap single piston compressor with a tank at the moment and it does work real well for the price I payed for it : less than 100 euro , a real good compressor will set you back at least 500 euro and up
As for paints : that is real personal and I for one dont like any paint made by createx and I only use Etac paints but hear good things about Comart and Golden paints

Anything to look for a compressor? Any recommendation for compressor brands?

OMGisKitKat said:

Anything to look for a compressor? Any recommendation for compressor brands?

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How much are you looking to spend on a compressor and is it for inside or outside,i.e. does it have to be quiet or can it make a loud noise

The dude said:

How much are you looking to spend on a compressor and is it for inside or outside,i.e. does it have to be quiet or can it make a loud noise

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I guess quiet. Terms of price, something around the range of a beginner.

I just noticed you are from Japan , check out Sparemax compressors and Olympos airbrushes

In japan I noticed the lack of popular western brands.
Many hobby shops clerks recommended me the mr hobby airbrushes.
Or you could try the internet if you want the other brands.
Most single piston compressors sold by yodobashi are fine.
Just ask the maximum nozzle capacity the compressor can handle

Like you, I began with an industrial sort - the one's that give you a heart attack when they kick in, and wake the dead!
I bought a Stanley home use one [ with a dc drive motor that failed! ] then converted it with the use of a refridgerator compressor.
I ended up with one that is portable, silent and supplies all my air needs for under $200 AUD. plus some extra air control bits from the local hardware store.
The biggest hassle you'll find is getting one that gives you the air you need and the noise level you can stand.
Get these right and you're away!
Cheers.

Quiet is expensive... you can get some nice ones though. Consider getting a tank with it to help smooth out the air flow. In terms of brushes, spend some decent cash. Iwata make great brushes and if you can get something like the eclipse (or a similar model by another manufacturer) you won't go wrong. More than enough people can testify to nothing but frustration with cheapies or knock offs. You can skimp on some things but don't skimp on the brush...

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Quiet is expensive... you can get some nice ones though. Consider getting a tank with it to help smooth out the air flow. In terms of brushes, spend some decent cash. Iwata make great brushes and if you can get something like the eclipse (or a similar model by another manufacturer) you won't go wrong. More than enough people can testify to nothing but frustration with cheapies or knock offs. You can skimp on some things but don't skimp on the brush...

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Hmm, anything I should be looking for in a compressor, like the psi and stuff. Any 100 usd compressor to recommend?

You need a compressor that can provide the air supply suitable for your brush and then what you are doing. You don't particularly know which way you're heading (which is fine) so we really can't make recommendations. If you are doing body art, you only need low pressure, if you are doing car work then higher pressure. If you are using a 0.18mm nozzle you can use less air flow than a 0.5mm nozzle so do your research. Look at what is out there, have a look at the compressor review on the airbrushtutor site. https://www.airbrushtutor.com/tutorials/83-equipment/110-compressor

markjthomson said:

You need a compressor that can provide the air supply suitable for your brush and then what you are doing. You don't particularly know which way you're heading (which is fine) so we really can't make recommendations. If you are doing body art, you only need low pressure, if you are doing car work then higher pressure. If you are using a 0.18mm nozzle you can use less air flow than a 0.5mm nozzle so do your research. Look at what is out there, have a look at the compressor review on the airbrushtutor site. https://www.airbrushtutor.com/tutorials/83-equipment/110-compressor

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Did a little research, for minitures is recommended 0.3mm nozzle.