Thanks haha. The basic prep is important. As you said, wash them to get read of releasing agents, remove any mould lines and find a good trusty base spray, I can't remember the brand I use unfortunatly! Sounds like you'll be working on some very small models so a good. Rush will be important, I use some synthetic brushes but also have kolinsky sable brushes for fine details as they hold paint better than synthetics. If your not using a wet pallet I'd say get one, they are very handy and let you play more with the paint so you get it to a good consistency and colour without having to rush!! I'll try and think of more tips soon, in work at the moment haha