Ghost post!

Xion I just wanted to give you a tip for painting, suspend each part as minimally attached as you can before you paint, I like to use wire wrapped in a secure position around the part. The will let you avoid paint ripping off parts as your described above. Painting on cardboard can be done effectively but it takes too long IMO.

Great work on this project man, it really stands out. I wish you the best of luck in finishing it off in the most spectacular, creative way you can think of!

-Ian