75$ should get you a very long way.
If you are totally inexperienced, I suggest you also buy a cheap set of random miniatures that you can test out on first, and see what works for you and what doesnt.
10 colors alone can get you a long way also, since you can mix them at will. My current set of paints is around 20, and I don't need to mix most of the time (I'm lazy!). Most companies that sell paints also have these beginners sets, with 10ish paints to start with. Get one of those (~40-50$) and see how far that takes you on your practice models!
Make sure to pick up a brown and black wash of some kind, as they can work wonders if you learn to use them properly. Don't be shy with using a big fat layer, or several small ones. They can change the color of your base quite a bit, and they are absolutely excellent to bring out natural dark crevices.. :)
If you are totally inexperienced, I suggest you also buy a cheap set of random miniatures that you can test out on first, and see what works for you and what doesnt.
10 colors alone can get you a long way also, since you can mix them at will. My current set of paints is around 20, and I don't need to mix most of the time (I'm lazy!). Most companies that sell paints also have these beginners sets, with 10ish paints to start with. Get one of those (~40-50$) and see how far that takes you on your practice models!
Make sure to pick up a brown and black wash of some kind, as they can work wonders if you learn to use them properly. Don't be shy with using a big fat layer, or several small ones. They can change the color of your base quite a bit, and they are absolutely excellent to bring out natural dark crevices.. :)