Usually it's a good idea to learn how to paint and what kind of equipment to purchase BEFORE you're painting your pride and joy.

I suggest a good general purpose compressor - not an airbrush compressor. I second the detail gun.

I also suggest you build a Sig Kougar, glass and paint it and put your Corsair aside until you feel like you know what you're doing.

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Also, check out Klass Kote paints. They're excellent and extremely fuel proof.

- Paul