Best way to paint, needs help.....

[redlinebmx190]

Hey guys, in the past I have built some gundams and now I'm starting to get back into it. I ordered some and they are on the why. I would like to change the color themes on them. But what is the best way to paint the parts (spray paint, brush, or gundam pens)?

Thanks 

[MR_M]

well, here's my own opinion....

AIRBRUSH:

ADVANTAGE - control airflow and paints, need a lot of patience to master it...
DISADVANTAGE - VERY COSTLY  - don't ask, you know why....

SPRAY CAN:

ADVANTAGE - cheap - no need electricity nor compressor. practice makes perfect...
DISADVANTAGE - need proper timing - can spoile your day - or you might throw your kit for disappointment result...

GUNDAM PENS:

ADVANTAGE - just do the marking you need to details... if you don't do painting.... its okay.
DISADVANTAGE - kits so dull, no tense or whatever - just a plastic normal kit.... other spray it with a top coat.

HAND BRUSH:

ADVANTAGE -  no electricity needed, just do it yourself -requires skill and mastery. same as airbrushing...
DISADVATAGE - hmmmm, takes you a long time to finished the kit... i usually paint small figures like warhammers... this one is huge man, i don't know i havent tried it....

[redlinebmx190]

Thanks man, ya the kit I;m doing Zaku 1/144 I'm painting it by hand. I'm finally done but it took for ever and I had to do a lot of coats on some parts. Next I might try the spray can. I'm pretty good with that. If anything i will get the air brush kit. Just have to save up the $$$ lol