I have painted all 3 of the cubs I have done
are they perfect ?
no
but I did the work
I used a 15-20 gallon craftsman air compressor, a cheapy Harbor freight $10 spray gun and Valspar paint from TSC (when they carried it)
patience and practice is what it takes
plus what your paint cost is what I have tied up in the top 2 tractors total
so I am saving money
that's why I have 6 of them right now