Ive been trying to paint my new Dml/Dragon Kit 101st Airborne (Bastogne1944)with Model MAster enamels.Im applying the base coat with windsor and newton brsh#1/8" and Light skintone paint and paint is going on unevenly and streaky.The figure was Primed with Krylon gray primer ( I couldnt see myself paying $5.00 for testor can of primer ).Having that said GUYS! what am I doing wrong?My next idea is to apply the base coat with my airbrush and then apply the washes,tints,eyes and red tones.I never have these problems with oils of course but I want to try something new.HELP ME!!!

I have all these enamls for figures and there not working right or Im not working right...

Jak-

I'll give you my input although this is a tough one to diagnose for me. I don't use MM for base flesh painting but, I do use it on uniforms and equipment...

1.) Use a flat #2 sable brush. If the one you are using is a round pointed one, it just may not work as well. I use a flat #2 for base coating with oils.
2.) Try short - almost "stabbing" brush strokes to minimize paint marks.
3.) Paint to thinner ratio? 1-1 or 1-2? Paint to thinner. Believe it or not, several THIN coats are desirable. Did you try more than one coat yet?
4.) Primed - I am really surprised that you are having a problem with a primed figure.

Also, for next time... ALWAYS practice on a dummy piece or cheap-o Italeri figure BEFORE you commit to your nice expensive one. I cannot tell you the number of times that I have averted MAJOR disasters by this simple act.

Let us know how this works out for you! Good luck

jakal,
I agree with peiper- you must use several light coats of paint, no matter what type or brand you go with. The most (MOST) important thing to remember is not to rush your paint project.
If you are in a hurry, you will never be happy with the results. Good luck with the figures!

It's absolutely okay to apply with an AB. I do that for most of my 1/35 or 54 mm figs. Remember though... 2-3 light coats if you do!

Also, if you chose to use an AB, might I suggest a nice Tamiya desert yellow + flat white ?
Tamiya ab's so easy...