u/metalwarrior13

First time I can buy a Dragonsteel hardcover, the quality and design of this book is insane. And Tran Nguyen's artwork is so beautiful, my god.

Sanderson's books in Mexico have been getting new covers, but I didn't expect the publisher to also paint (print?) the edges. Didn't get them because I already own them in english, though.

I know zero about painting, please be gentle. I'm just looking to paint brush these in black (Tamiya's XF1 Flat Black), and I'd appreciate any advice you could give me, even if it sounds basic to you. I want to paint the whole of Megatron's skirt, and Bruticus's arms but only the front side to cover the green, kinda like Takara is doing G2 Menasor's arms.

1. What kind of brush should I use?
2. How long should I let the paint dry?
3. Will the details on Bruticus's arms be lost after a coat of paint?
4. Do you think the paint on Megatron will hinder the movement of the legs back and forth?
5. Should I thin the paint or not? With what?
6. Dumb question: how should I clean the brush afterwards?

Thank you for your help and advice.