I just started in the moddeling field and Im having some problems with my paintbrush.
The paint is uneven
On the dryed paint there are brush marks (you can see the brush strokes when dryed)
There are spots everywhere
I want it to be a bit glossy.
If you can give me some tips or techniques I’ll be very happy
Heya,
Welcome to the hobby. Are you thinning the paint? What type of paints are you using? What type of paint brushes are you using? If I recall correctly thinning the paint helps with brush painting for a gloss finish ( hopefully you are using a gloss paint ). Another tip go to your local hobby shop and you can ( your choice ) pick up a spraycan of glosscoat for that finish look. Another Idea that I have been reading on this site is using Future Floor Polish. Hope some of that helps ya. I myself just got back into the Hobby after a 10 year break, so take what I am saying with a grain of salt [:-^] . Good luck with your build.
Guido
Hey thanks for the information
The paint I am using is Humbrol which is an enamel paint and it is not a gloss paint is is some “matt” one.
The paint brushes im using are nylon ones
And what is this thinning technique your talking about, if you don’t have the time to explain all of this can you please post some links to get me started
Hey,
Find some thinning agent for your brand of paints ( normaly works best ) get a pipet and dilute the paint with it. will be easier to paint with and it will coat your model thinner leaving less paint strokes. Sounds like your paint and brushes are good. Oh Duh , sorry I am skipping around, Use the Pipet for transfering the thinning agent from one bottle to your paint, mix well and should be ready.
Guido
Thanks for the information.
Matt paint will dry flat, if you want to have a glossy finish, you’ll have to get glossy paint, or coat the final paint job with a clear glossy coat.
For thinner, you can use Humbrol’s own, or simply mineral spirits to thin the paint. Its the same stuff you use to thin enamel house paint - one small bottle will last you a long time for modelling. You can also get them at art supply stores.
To minimize brush marks, keep the paint thinned enough that it flows but not too thin so that it doesn’t cover. Keep a ‘wet edge’, that is paint with overlapping strokes so that your wet paint will mix with the previous laid down wet paint. Otherwise, you will have a heavier coat where your paint overlaps - giving one source of brush marks. If you don’t cover everything immediately when the paint is half dry, resist the urge to fix it. Let it dry completely and put in a second coat. Remember gloss enamel paint will take much longer to dry than flat paint.
Good luck.