Paint your figures all flat black first, this way if you miss a spot or two it will look like shadowing.  Then start with the lighter colors and end with the darker colors for the clothing and skin.  Always use flat colored paints.

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Is so awesome!! Not exactly prototypical, but Milwaukee Road none the less! So glad someone made this!!