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Lord_Darkclaw
How big? You'll have to invest in an air-brush to paint big kits because using a small brush will take forever and a large brush (sable brush) will cost almost as much as an air-brush anyway. Are you sure you want resin or do you mean pvc? Resin kits are the highest detail but they are real collector's pieces and they need a fair amount of preparation and must be assembled with care because they are quite fragile - they should also be stored out of direct sunlight because they can melt! You'll need glue, wire, epoxy putty craft knives and primer. The choice of paint depends on the effect you are trying to get; oil paints are fantastic for sophisticated flesh tones but acrylic is easy and super-quick drying. PVC kits are cheaper and more robust but less detailed; however animé figures are stylised so PVC often looks just as good.

StevenQ
Resin kits need a primer that grips to the surface. I use Tamiya gray primer. It does the job without getting "fuzzy" like some others will. If it's too expensive you can use Duplicolor sandable primer too, avail. at an auto parts store. After you've primered, you can use any paint you want. Personally I airbrush Tamiya acrylics. If you don't have an airbrush you can use Tamiya's rattle cans or Testors. If there are any decals remember that they need a gloss surface to sit on. As for assembly, use CA(super glue). Use a quality glue like Zap a Gap as they are not all the same. If you need to fill seams, gaps, etc I use Bondo spot putty(again auto parts store). Apply, let dry outside(try not to breathe it much). Wet sand with wet/dry sandpaper(dust is harmful). If you need any other advice come on over to www.starshipmodeler.net and join the forum. Lots of helpful guys over there. Have fun and take your time.