airbrush for painting baits

[Derek1]

I did a quick search didn’t really find what I was looking for. I have a air compressor already can I just buy a decent gun and hose for now and if so please recommend a decent mid grade gun. Not looking to break the bank just want to play around for a while and see how much I get into it. I can get a propor compressor later if that’s possible. Looking to get started and play. 

[MN Fisher]

Don't forget to get a pressure regulator as what a standard compressor puts out is much too powerful for an airbrush.

 

Also get a filter that handles condensed water as well as particles - water in your paint is a bad thing.

[Derek1]

The more I look at it, I think I’m better off buying a decent kit and upgrading the gun later. By the time I buy a gun, hose regulator,moister collector. I don’t think I’m that far off from the price of a kit with a descent enough gun to get started. Would still love opinions or advice. 

[MN Fisher]

Badger - IMO the best Airbrush manufacturer - has a basic kit that includes an airbrush, canned air, hose and a few paint bottles. It's a fairly good airbrush and you can upgrade in steps. Compressor, better airbrush, etc as the hose and bottles are pretty much universal.

 

I have this same model airbrush, used for scale modeling, and it's served me well for a number of years.

 

I've got a 2.5 gallon compressor with regulator and filter instead of a dedicated compressor for the airbrush.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Brush-Co-200-3-Airbrush/dp/B003974G1U/ref=sr_1_71?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1549402982&sr=1-71&refinements=p_89%3ABadger+Air-Brush+Co.

[shootermcbob]

I just started airbrushing my own lures around Christmas so my experience level is novice, at best. I started with a "kit" which included three airbrushes and while they were ok, I upgraded to this airbrush about a month ago and the difference for me was night and day. The cost is more middle of the road, but the performance is elite. 

https://spraygunner.com/gsi-creos-mr-airbrush-procon-boy-ps-270-0-2mm-platinum/

 

The site is also first class. My first order they did not include some paints that I ordered. One email and two days later I had the missing items, plus some extras. Very good people to deal with. Good luck to you.