The Energon Pub

I know that it has been done before and in much better forms than mine but I just registered and wanted to show you guys my first repaint. I know that the lines aren't very clean. I was wondering what is the best paint to use and if it is better to use a lacquer or varnish or a Glossy type paint? Hound was painted using Citadel Miniature paints the kind you use for Warhammer. Pics are really bad too.