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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GCLaser #51191 Loaded Cable Reels Instructions and diagrams.  All of the parts are cut on the same wood sheet with minimum scraps.  (I keep all [ ... ]

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