Decade ago, Airbrush + (tank)compressor is consider very expensive and not everyone can afford. For tank type compressor, time after time may facing leaking issue. Nowadays, Airbrush and portable compressor is cheap and affordable, the portable compressor is disposable after few years of usage. For color paints, nowadays also have many optional and affordable brand for u to choose. For the tool and cutter, u can get it from hardware shop. Finally is the model kit itself, it getting expensive and price increase 200-250% within the decade.