Hello
I am new to the forums. I have a Leopard 2A4 1:72 Revell kit which I have almost finished. I am up to painting. I have a few brushes and 3 colours of the Humbrol Enamel; MATT 76 Unifrom Green, MATT Khaki 26 Brown, MATT 62 Leather in 14ml tins. How do I paint it? What sort of strokes?
What are the exact steps to painting?
What are all the things I use for detail and how do I do it?
Thank you very much
AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 - 02:58 AM UTC
retiredyank
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Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 - 03:03 AM UTC
There is no right or wrong way to do it. You will have to experiment and see what works for you. Generally, you want all of your brush strokes to be in the same direction. Don't glob on the paint. Building up thin layers works best. The scope of detailing is massive. It is how much time and how accurate you want it to be. I have an assortment of styrene sheets, rods and strips, as well as different gauges of wire and rod.