Hi Dee,
Regarding painting of the figure, here is the breakdown.
The figure was primed with white primer and painted in sections. Most parts of the figure were painted in artist oil. The helmet and armor plate was painted in black enamel. The different color of lacings on the armor plate was a custom mixed of enamel to produce a satin finish. Same mixed was used for the red lacing with tassels on the back of the armor. The maedate/demon face and horns on the front of the helmet was airbrushed with metal plate brass and gold lacquer. Oil paint was used for all basic shadowing. The tachi sword scabbard was painted with gloss transparent orange enamel. The front chest armor, the two sides on the helmet and the upper inside of the arms armor plate were lined with soft leather. Cream color artist oil was used to duplicate these parts. Oil paint was also used for the arrows’ bamboo shaft and feathers.
Five minute epoxy and cyano glue was used to put the figure together. Then final and detail shadowing was added.
For the flower pattern, please refer to my other threads, Taisho by Ray Lamb and Taisho by Ray Lamb 2. I hope this would help you to put this complex figure together. Just let me know if you need any more information.