I've recently started building plastic a/c models after a 20 yr hiatus. I'm taking model painting to its next step, airbrushing. What are the best compressor and airbrush for painting 1/48 and 1/72 scale a/c? I'm looking at spending $150 US max....about.... I almost bought the Tamiya compressor kit until i found out that it is battery powered which you have to purchase, and the finest attainable spray pattern is 2 mm. Now I'm evaluating the Testors "blue ice" airbrushing system. Please someone come straight out and tell me what to purchase. Steer me in the right path so I can get right to painting German WWII small size camo patterns and yet still have the capability to paint the whole a/c one color. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

For the money you are talking about your options are pretty limitied im afraid. But there are alternatives to the brand names. For about 120 bucks you can get yourself a fully outfitted compressor with pressure guage moisture trap etc plus 2 single action airbrushes for general work and a nicely done dual action airbrush for fine work. Ebay has tons of deals on these just check out this one I found here http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=28111&item=8127220131&rd=1
HTH
cheers,
Bryan

Thanks Bryan
This is less than what I expected to pay which is great. With your endorsement however I will probably choose this over the Testors or Tamiya. I'll gladly take any other ideas or suggestions you have and regard all your comments very highly. Thanks again.

lopper99, I purchased that same compressor and although not the best in the world..I am very happy with it and could'nt beat the price. I use it with my Aztec 470.