....Saturn V is a mobile suit, right?

I got this for Christmas last year but still haven't opened it. This is the first model I've ever attempted to build. Which... May be a problem, since from what I've seen online this one is kinda difficult for first-timers? But it's the one I've got, so uh... here's hoping it goes well.

If anyone has any tips for first-time model builders, I'd really appreciate them. Even basic stuff, like painting techniquea, or specific paints to buy (are the Revell brand ones good enough?).