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OK guys i ordered this house and I have new clue how to paint it. Can anyone help me out on what paints to use. I use TAmiya paints but have no clue which ones to use for this building. Im new so sorry about the dum question. Oh and by the way....im trying to make the same setup as teh picture you see. Where can I buy pavement or any type of street?? Thanks everyone

The first thing Id do is wash it with warm soapy water and rinse well with water (to remove the release agent) and then build it up. When built add to pave ment base. It may be more practical to build this yourself to suit your own dio. Pour a flat area of quick drying hobby hardwall and scribe the design you want. draw it on the hardwall first, to you get a design you´re happy with. Add building, and rubble. Spray the whole thing with a primer. I use humbrol black for things like this as it adds shade etc. Then paint using you tamiya paints. If you dont have a good coverage, paint in two or three layers rather than 1 thick covering as this can hide detail. Then wash and drybrush to bring up detail. If you search the diorama forum here you will find loads of articles on all of these subjects and more. Dont be afraid to ask questions!

Here is a site that may give you some helpful tips as well as many links.
Go to - http://fp.docdio.f9.co.uk This give tips and shows you a step by step guide to building a diorama. It also gives an insight to painting and loads more useful ideas, hope this is of some help to you.
All the best for when you get started,
Kenny :-)