I was just wondering how everyone paints their accesories. Do you go ahead and add all the acc's to the model and paint them or paint them before you add. Also when weathering OD green do I need to put a dark or lighter green for base coat.

I generally paint my accessories separately and then just glue them on. I have a bag full of goodies that just need to be attached to the model.

Hey thanks I thouight this would be the way to do just wanted more input.

Hi pfc,
If you are reffering to tools and such, I put them on the vehicle and then paint them.
And when I do OD green it depends on what kind of look I'm trying to acheive as to the base coat. I may use grey, black, yellow, green. Most of the time it is a combination of colors.
Perhaps grey on the top surfaces with black on the lower hull portions. Possibly some green, yellow and grey painted vertically on the turret. If you do this and give a light coat of OD it will create a streaked appearance.
Regards,
Joe

I usually paint the tools separately...there are even instances that I modify the shovels by using aluminum tapes to make them more metallic...

I always try to paint my stuff before I put it on. Once it is on and I goof something up I'll just do a little touch up work.

Hey, M60-A3 thanks for youre advice on the weathering Im working on a M113 Nam version . Thank you others for youre input.

I usually attach any accessories first and then paint. I find that it makes it easier to put them on that way. It also gives me some practice in patience when I get to finally paint the details on them.

Hi pfc,
Your welcome. I'm glad I can finally help out with some advice instead of asking all the time. The people here on this board are second to none when it comes to helping out. I should know, with as much help as they've been to me.
Regards,
Joe

1. Paint tools first, then attach(although I am learning to complete the model first then paint)
2. I use a black undercoat for armor. Then I use what ever color I need for the midrange as a base coat. After that I use light and dark shades of the midrange to shadow and fade.
capnjock

G'day,
In my experience I have found building the model completely then painting the acc's after the model has been painted works best. It is far easier to remove a bit of paint from a slip than it is to remove a spot of glue. Undercoating is a big help then you dont have to worry about painting the underneath if you miss a spot.HTH
cheers,
Bryan