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First time painting a model
armorex
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Posted: Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 01:14 PM UTC
Hi everyone! This is my first post with the progress. I have been into RC planes since a long time and finally i decided to start making models. Since i do not want to start by spending a lot of $$$, i started with a mini RC tank that was already lying here. I believe it's 1:72 scale tiger. Here you can see the before pictures and one after picture with the first coat of the paint. This is the link for the tank:
http://www.amazon.com/Cheerwing%C2%AE-Remote-Control-German-Military/dp/B00IUC2G7U

I know everyone here is very particular about the details on the model and all but since it is my first time, i want to keep this problem aside. Please advise on the camo and what else to do. Thanks.
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tatbaqui
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Posted: Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 02:59 PM UTC
Foremost, welcome to Armorama! First time I've come across a 1/72 RC. You may google Tiger I color / camo schemes. Here's one example. Cheers, Tat
armorex
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Posted: Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 03:10 PM UTC
Thank you I hope to enjoy my stay here. Wow this is an awesome list of camo patterns. I have tried my hand at one, i dont know how it is turning out to be. I have brush stokes on the model. How do i get rid of them?
armorex
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Posted: Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 03:17 PM UTC


tatbaqui
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Posted: Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 04:06 PM UTC
Key to avoiding visible brush strokes is to apply thin coats. It seems you have applied too much at one time. You can take a fine grit sandpaper to smooth it put. However given that this 1/72 scale you may be better off re-doing the paintwork. Cheers
Lokis_Tyro
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Posted: Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 11:26 PM UTC
Using thinned paint and keeping my brush loaded and wet helped me immensely when it comes to brush strokes.

What kind of paints are you working with?
armorex
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Posted: Monday, May 23, 2016 - 10:33 AM UTC
Hi. I am using these normal acrylic paints.
http://www.amazon.com/Reeves-Non-Toxic-Acrylic-Paint-Assorted/dp/B000UCEEFU

I be upgrading to hobby paints in the near future.
After cleaning the airbrush strokes what should be my next step? I am planning on a weathered look.
tatbaqui
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Posted: Monday, May 23, 2016 - 06:09 PM UTC
Have a look in the Painting forum -- Finishing and Weathering Sequence. It should get you started. Cheers
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