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I use acrylic craft paints on my wood structures with good results, though I do have to be prepared to keep basswood parts flat while drying. I usually lightly sponge on coats of thinned Folk Art paints. I let the wood air-dry for a few minutes while the pigment soaks in and then I weigh the parts down flat on the countertop by laying some stainless steel knives flat across them & setting something heavy on the knives. This lets air get to the parts & speeds up the drying. I've also let them air dry a few minutes then covered them with paper towels & weighed them down with books. This takes longer since air can't get to the parts. I've been having a series of N Scale kits laser cut for me and have switched completely away from basswood to birch plywood. This has practically eliminated the warping problems, made a stronger kit and as an added bonus, has eliminated some issues caused by grain patterns. Wayne
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