Thi question seems pretty straightforward, but I guess is one of the most important skills in modeling -

how do you pick out the small details accurately and without messing up the surrounding areas when your painting with a brush? Wht brush sizes do you use?

Cheers, Cokes.

Hi Cokes,

For really fine detail, I use a good quality 00 or 000 brush. The actual sizes seem to vary between makes, but the important thing is to ensure that the brush has a really good point.

I often use acrylics for the details over an enamel base coat - that way it's easier to correct mistakes without harming the surrounding areas.

Another trick is to not use a brush at all! I keep a range of coloured Uni-ball and Edding pens. These are often quicker and easier for adding tiny details.

Hope this helps

Rowan

A toothpick works great, too.

Also, Don't forget Microbrush's. There great for small details!
And you can just throw them away when your finished.

Sometimes it is useful to paint over the area in a darker shade and later to paint in the small detail.This is particularly true with cap-badges, buttons etc. Jim

Thanks for the help guys - I went to my local art store and got some good quality brushes - what a difference! Merlin, I picked up a 00 and 000 by Roymac, and the accuracy is fantastic!

Although not cheap, the ability to put down the pint exactly where you want is relieving! a million times better than battling it out with my old, cheap and nasty acrylic brushes that the model store stocks.

Thk for all your help,

Cokes.