I'm new to the world of airbrushing myself. Like you I trawled through lots of research before buying. I've settled for a Timbertech ABPTS05 setup. Purchased from Amazon for £75. The kit incudes the compressor, airbrush, a selection of different size needles etc. I've yet to actually point it at a model, as I've been practicing on odd items, trying out differing pressures and distance from subject etc. With the purchase of paints, thinners, mixing pots and cleaning fluid, it's not a cheap thing to start up, but hopefully it'll be worthwhile in the future. Good luck in your endeavours.