by SKYWARPED_128 » Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:34 pm
- Weapon: Null-Ray Rifle
I'm not sure how familiar you are with paints, but there are lots of brands to choose from, and only you can decide which is best for you.
Paint basically comes in three mediums: acrylic, enamels and lacquers, each with it's own pros and cons.
It's take more than a few pages to cover everything you'll need to know, so I reccommend you browse some of these modelers' websites:
starwarsmodels.com
fichtenfoo.net
starshipmodeler.com
Personally, I prefer to use a mix of Tamiya TS synthetic lacquer spray cans for moving parts and acrylics for non-moving parts, as well as industrial spray cans for spraying larger area with few detailing. I advice clear coating the whole fig to protect the paint job, especially if you're using acrylics. Future Floor Polish aka Pledge is known to provide a super-shiny surface and offer an almost armor-like protection over painted areas.
Hope this helps.