Painting AHHHH

[tc2k]

Well, my current shell is well and truly gone and really needs binning. Im looking at getting a new shell for my B4 and painting it up but would like a few opinions and help.

1) Which shell
There are a few out there for the B4, Trinity Killer Bee, JConcepts Scoopless, Proline Crowd Pleazer and Associated Interceptor. Which would be the best in your view

2) Colours
What colours really look good and which are no go's. Im looking for a simple paint scheme that has no more than 3 colours

3) Design
Im going to be masking it out and using spray cans so nothing too complicated but does anyone have any simple designs that aren't too hard to do and dont require an airbrush

4) Equipment
What brand paint is the best (e.g. holds the best and comes out well, must be spray can) and which masking tape.

Now I know its a lot but any advice is welcome. Ive looked at terrys nice tutorial on his website and will try and follow it to the best f my ability and then just spray where he would airbrush and do details etc

Thanks