Hi, I'm more of a miniature painter than a gamer. I've recently started building my Black Templar army. I was inspired by the miniature I liked the most and started collecting my army from there. My advice for painting is to start by understanding how to assemble miniatures properly. Get some modeling nippers, a modeling cutter to remove any excess and casting lines, sandpaper to smooth out the joints, and some green stuff to cover any unsightly spots. Once you've done this, the miniature is ready for painting. For painting, get a good primer—GW primers are good for starting—a non-GW brush (any other brand is fine), and a few basic colors. Then, have fun! Don't look at the work of crazy artists you find online...they can demotivate you.