ok lemme try to so a simple step by step guide. ok good?

1. remove parts from runners
2. make parts easy to dissemble. either trim male peg, or enlarge female peg
3. snapfit & look for seamlines
4. cover seamlines with either cement or putty
5.1. dissemble kit
5.2. prime parts. this can be done with either AB or spray can
6. paint parts desired color. paints available are acrylic, enamel and lacquer. the strength of each paint is in that order from weakest to strongest
*note: steps 4,5.2,6 can be ignored if you so wish to. BUT don't ignore step 5.1*
7. gloss coat. like primer this can be done by either AB or spray can
8. panel line. this can be done with either lining marker or enamel paint
9. decals. use mark softener for uneven surfaces and setter to help decals adhere better.
10. top coat. you can either go flat, semi gloss or gloss. again, like primer this can be done by either AB or spray can
11. assemble kit back.
12. pose kit
13. LEAVE KIT ALONE. THIS IS NOT A TOY!!

hope this solves the barrage of questions.