i just completed my MG 1/100 freedom a couple of weeks ago.

first u need to get some tools. a side cutter, knife, cutting board , scissors.

secondly paint. since i did not bother to paint my freedom, i just bought a Tamiya TS-65 Pearl Clear Spray paint. I sprayed da plastic parts (while still attached to da square templates) front n back a couple of layers n leave it to dry overnite. next u need to get a gundam marker to mark out da lines. Do remember if u plan to spray da clear coat over da model, be sure to spray before u mark da linings of da model. if not, if u spray after marking da lines, da lines will bloat thanks to da alcohol n chemical in spray paint. i really like da pearl effect. if not u can always get da tamiya TS-13 Clear paint.