I own two Paasche airbrushes, and have found them to be of good quality. For tips, you might want to check out the "Tutorials" section. While an airbrush is not difficult to use, there really is no substitute for practice, so get your scrap bodies ready for experimentation. Personally, I thin my paint to roughly the consistency of milk, and shoot at a pressure of 20 psi. Your results may vary, so the key is PRACTICE to find your "sweet spots".