[SDT_longshot]

hey guys , i was wondering if eny 1 could give me some tips on modling i have made a few over the years but they seem to turn out as amature as hell,

i have a few certain things i would like to no such as how to do weathering and what paint to use also whats the best way to paint a model paint brushes or spay gun ,

eny other tips you could give me to would really help to thx .

[Dynamo11]

Well there's to much too list, but for me, on the painting discussion, I am an avid brusher...
In my opinion there's too many things that a brush can do that an air brush can't.

I also find weathering almost impossible so most of my tanks/aircraft are all "fresh from the factory".

The final piece of advice I can give is to just be patient, when I used to rush models to completion in one day they always looked crap.
Now I spend weeks on a particular model and they turn out pretty good.

All the best,
Dynamo11

[planecrazydale]

Hi!

I personally like using an airbrush, but that's just a matter of taste.

There are lots of really good airbrushes out there, and you don't have to break the bank to get one. Just make sure it has an adjustable flow control so that you can do fine detail airbrushing all the way up to wide stroke airbrushing for large parts, etc.

The other good thing with airbrushing nowadays is that there are pre-mixed acrylic paints available so you don't even have to worry about mixing paint before airbrushing. (Vallejo is one such brand)

And as far as weathering goes, the biggest thing to remember is not to over-weather your models. Use reference pictures of the real thing, and go from there. You can always just Google your subject matter and find tons of photos.

Good luck!

Dale

[.041 Safety Wire]

Always smooth the parting line and areas where you cut away from the sprue. Learn drybrushing techniques. If you brush make sure to thin enough to get smooth applications. If you go the airbrush route do lots of sprayouts before you start applying to the model. Use water and alcohol based paints. Don't forget to add the signs of usage, exhaust stains and oil stains. very slight flattening of the tire bottoms. Learn how to do washes up in the gearwells and other internal areas that are visible. Don't forget to add antenna wires and such. Pick up some reading material about military modelling I think there are several good publications that are available at most good hobby shops. There is a lot to learn to do good quality models but the payoff is great. Good luck and have fun.

[SDT_longshot]

what wud the best paint brushes be to use , every time i use a paint brush i tend to leave brush lines and the hairs of the brush tend to rip off n stick to the model thx for the advice so far

[HH_Cipher]

what wud the best paint brushes be to use , every time i use a paint brush i tend to leave brush lines and the hairs of the brush tend to rip off n stick to the model thx for the advice so far

Hey Longshot. Your paint is a bit too think then. You want to water it down just a bit. And layer it up evenly. If your base coating the model by hand. Then I suggest you go to a GAMES WORKSHOP, and buy some 'Adeptus Battle Grey' Which is a foundation paint. And paint one even coat to prime it. Then its done. I just Citadel paints on all my models. Including WWII aircraft. They work really well for acrylics. But the price is a bit bad.

Also if hairs are falling out, your brush is either a cheap one. Or seen better days.

[RCB]

Learning good airbrushing and masking is the first step. Google searches will get you LOADS of info. Patience cutting proper stencils is critical in my opinion. Here is a good primer to read.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_q ... _n8846201/

+1 on the Dry-brushing.

http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/weatheringda_1.htm

The careful application of washes will also do wonders.

http://www.world-war-2-airplane-model.com/washes.html
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/t ... tnt122.htm

There are other things to consider as well. Such as paint and glue selections. Paint can be too thick or too thin or just poor quality resulting in poor finishes. Certain glues can distort plastic.

I recommend erring on the conservative side with these techniques, to avoid looking like the weathering was painted on. But that's ultimately up to your personal preferences. I have only built RC aircraft in recent years, but I still use these techniques (when dealing with scale and fun scale subjects).

[Brophmeister]

Was looking through my photobucket account and lo and behold, look what I found...
If I can find the book on my bookshelf somewhere I might scan a couple more.

[HH_Cipher]

I must say thats an excellent book, I have it myself.

[SDT_longshot]

thank u all for the advice so far is rele apreciated , can u tell me what book that is u have it looks very good , i would like to try get it myself if it is possible

[RCB]

When dealing with aluminum skinned aircraft, another technique (typically on larger items) is an aluminum colored base in the areas you want it to show through (on small models a complete coat may obscure details) then liberally drybrush toothpaste on. Paint with your top coat but before washing/dry brushing, take a damp cloth and gently wipe the areas where the toothpaste is. The paint will come off, revealing the "peeling" in a very convincing manner. Takes some practice to get right, but I personally like the technique.

[Brophmeister]

The book is called "Basic Aviation Modelling". Spotted it on the shelf at my local hobby shop, had a quick flick through and bought it on the spot. Its published by Osprey.

I'll have a look for it and if it turns up I'll see whats relevant here.

[SDT_longshot]

whats the best tips for mixing paints together and thining the paints out ? also what wud be the best glue to use n best way to apply it i tend to get it all dripping over the side and leave finger prints all over the place

[HH_Cipher]

whats the best tips for mixing paints together and thining the paints out ?

Use the correct amounts of paint. With out using too much obviously. Work with small amounts. And always mix all the paint on the pallete. And just generally add water. What type of paint are you using? Enamel or Acrylic?

what wud be the best glue to use n best way to apply it i tend to get it all dripping over the side and leave finger prints all over the place

Usually super glue is what I use. Ones with brush applicators are good. You can control it well then. And if it breaks, then its a clean break rather than a horrible mess that plastic glue leaves you with.

[SDT_longshot]

i tend to use enamal paints lol as there the most popular in the hobby shop and for glue i usual get the 1ns with the little metal tips the proper hobby glue

ive read about base painting before u paint the model what paint do u use for that