I also posted this in the sci-fi forum.
I recently ordered a master grade gundam. I have always wanted to build one of these. I haven't recieved it yet and was wondering about an easy way to paint it. Im not looking for perfection here (not yet, this is my first model) but I would like it to be presentable. The kit claims that painting is not necessary, but all the information ive read says that it will greatly increase its appearance.
Since this is still my first model im not ready to make a big investment. How should I go about painting? I was thinking of getting spray paint and painting them while still on the sprue(correct word?). And then getting a brush and touching them up after i cut them away. Then spraying with some sort of top coat after i complete the model. What type of paint should I use? Im not even sure if hobby paint will be available to me locally. Can I buy some sort of basic spray paint and still get good results?
Also most sites ive seen recommend tracing detail lines with a fine point dark paint marker. Are there any good alternatives for this?
Thanks a lot for any help!! Any info will be of great help!