Basically here's a simple rundown
1) Wash all your parts with dish washing soap and water and make sure they are clean of any mold release agents or oil. Allow the parts to dry overnight to ensure no water is left over.
2) Prime using primer grey (best though white will do , but if you do use white, then use a dark grey or black to cover it)
3) Mask all composite or plastic areas. Spray down the metal areas with silver and then semi-gloss black.
4) Next mask off the sprayed "metal areas". Now you can spray all the composite, plastic or metal areas. You can use simple matt black or tamiya rubber black (personal fav).
5) Now for the weathering, use a metal scouring pad (like for dish washing) and scrape the black paint off at the specific areas you want weathered.
VOILA! you are done.
Other tips to remember
- Make sure the parts are dry and no water is left from washing. Even the slightest amount of water will seriously screw up the paint job.
- Try not to rush and watch the weather when painting. It's best to only paint on days with low humidity and high temperatures.
- Allow each layer to dry 2-24 hours in between coats.
- When masking, never leave masking tape on for more than 24 hours else sticky residue will be left behind. Also make sure the paints absolutely dry before masking else you'll end up stripping the paint off.
- If you're painting a solid resin kit, DO NOT leave the kit to dry in the sun. Certain kits utilize fillers inside which will expand and warp the weapon badly
I hope these tips help!
