Enterprises and how to paint them correctly

I know there are countless video ect I am planning on starting enterprise ships starting with nx 01 what would be the proper paint types to use, acrylic ect and colors.

Should I paint at night\dark low light to get the space lighting effect?

What is the actual color to use?

I'd also like to use the Aztec style

Oh yes one more thing I never see anyone assembling the warps and saucer section to the hull without tipping over, to other enterprises.

I have a limited budget as well