[Blade Raider]

After Wärring with myself for years, I finally went Astray and bought a Gundam model.


...Now that the bad pun has sunk in, I bought a Sengoku Astray model yesterday (1/144 HGBF). I've had a rough history with model kits and swore off them about 10 years ago, but Build Fighters was so good that it made me want to try again. However, before I break into this thing I want to know more.

While I've done plenty of custom work on toys (ones bought assembled), I'd like to treat myself as a noob for models. So first thing I'd like is some good guides with a beginner's slant. More aimed at the building to make sure it doesn't break or fall apart.

The second thing is that while I already have plenty of acryl paints (many of the colors I need even), I've never been able match Bandai's awesome gold. The booklet tells me the Gundam Marker I need, but I can't read the Japanese. Could someone help me ID what marker I need?