With larger models / vehicles coming out I've been looking into the possibility of getting an airbrush. The new clone wars tanks seem like they would be much easier/faster to paint with one vs. traditional brushes. I've done a little bit of research online about what to get and thought I'd also throw the question up here and see what you all think. Any recommendations on which airbrush models to use? (right now I'm leaning toward an Iwata Eclipse). What about compressors?

When I did my research to buy an airbrush both Iwata and harder & Steenbeck were the ones recommended to me, they're both excellent quality, but depending on where you live parts may be easier to source for one over the other, H&S for Europe, Iwata for USA, since I'm in the Netherlands I got an H&S evolution, and am very happy with it.

As for a compressor, I got an AS-186, this is the one that was recommended to me:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Airbrush-Compressor-Double-Action-Airbrushes/dp/B074QTDVBW

But shipping was very high so I found something similar without the airbrushes locally for a similar price with free shipping. Just look for an AS186

Definitely get an all metal one, it makes cleaning and upkeep lots lots easier.

I'd recommend getting an ok compressor but pair it with a cheapo airbrush. Actually caring for the airbrush is something of a dark art, get used to it with a budget one and then upgrade to something like a HS Evo once you have some practice.