I personally used a glove on my left hand to hold the model. So get gloves. Make sure your compressor and airbrush have compatible hose sizes. Some are not 1/8" and require a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter or something even smaller. I don't know specifically about the badger.

When I started I was using a mask and cardboard box, but quickly purchased a portable workstation for ventilation. After a bit of research I got this one and could be happier.