I have the ROKR 3D Pinball kit, I want to paint it and have been reading up a lot on it but I’m still worried I will mess something up, like the paint looking patchy, or flaking off, or the ball not running smoothly. I have made a few ROKR kits before and feel pretty confident with it, but I have never painted on wood before and have little experience painting at all.
Do I need to treat the wood with anything before I paint it? Or can the paint go directly onto the wood? Do you need to prime it like you would a miniature figure?
What kind of paint do I use? is any acrylic paint fine? Will acrylic markers work the same? they seem like they would be easier but from my little experience acrylic markers seem to not be too strong although I probably used a cheap brand. Does anyone have a recommendation on what would work best for this kit?
Do I need to water the paint down? or throw it on in thick layers?
Once its painted do I have to coat it with anything?, My concern is the ball moving over everything would eventually wear off the paint.
And finally is there any additional advice you have or suggestions I may have not even considered yet?
Thanks! and sorry if these are real obvious questions, I worry a lot and wanted this kit for sooo long and don’t want to mess it up! and I know i’l regret not painting it if I just build it.