You don't need to spend that kind of money on airbrush and paints.

While I would love to sell you a top of the line H&S airbrush and compressor....if you are just starting out, you are probably better off to buy a set up from Harbor Freight or a similar place where you can get the airbrush and compressor for under $150.

As far as paint goes....no one says you have to buy a whole bunch at a time....heck $300 will get you 75 or so Vallejo paints.

I tell people all the time...if you have access to get Vallejo....just buy one bottle, and make that one bottle #950 Black, because everyone can use black, just to try it. I guarantee you won't go back to Tamiya for your brush painting needs, and likely your airbrushing needs either.