After a multi-year (okay maybe multi-decade) break from modelling, I have gotten back into it with a vengance. I've found my construction technique to be pretty good, PE skills doing well, super-detailing is getting there as well, however all things painting are a bust - to the point where I largely avoid it. At this point, I have several kits either completely built or in sub-assemblies just waiting for painting. As these models are fairly well done, I've elected to build a couple of cheap "blanks" to practice painting on.
Question is does anyone have any recommendations/sources on how to build skills in this arena (ie. airbrushing, painting strategies/painting order, brush painting techniques, micro-detail painting, etc.)?
Thanks in advance.