I’m doing a build for the Winter Warriors GB and I’ve used both Model Master 1745 Insignia White and Tamiya X-02 White and both seem to be quite thin and pool up in corners leaving the gray plastic to peek through everywhere else.
I really don’t want to brush paint the bits twice and the only other thing I can think of would be to spray everything. I don’t mind doing that but there is going to be times when brush painting will be easier.
I know that most of you are going to suggest airbrushing but I am not set up for it right now and when the time comes that will be the route I will take. I do have three airbrushes and a compressor but I have just recently moved and, liked previously stated, am just not set up for it again yet.
So, if anyone could suggest a white that is a little thicker and won’t pool up as bad in corners and thin out everywhere else it would be much appreciated.
You’re going to find it difficult to find any white which will provide good coverage with a single brush coat. The best covering white I ever used was Humbrol, but that was well over 30 years ago and it may have changed by now.
Well, if you insist on single pass, it’s going to be difficult. But you can get good results painting first layer with medium to light gray, letting it dry well and then putting white on. Hope it helps, have a nice day
Floquil’s Reefer White is recommended by many. White is the most difficult color to paint, even with an airbrush. Primer first, and expect to do multiple coats.
My best white was a on a continental sailor. I started with a medium gray and added darker gray shadows then started builging up he highlights in lighter grays and off white with pure white only for the brightest, topmost highlights. This was achieved by layering thin coats of Vallejo acrylics.
If you undercoat the white with silver, it will cut the number of coats of white considerably. This is because of the nature of the pigments used in white, and is especially useful with gloss whites. Flat whites have better hide than gloss whites. Using and undercoat of silver (Hawkeye’s Talon acrylic) and Polly Scale flat white, I can get full coverage in three to four light coats.
If you preshade panel lines, it needs to be done after application of the silver undercoat.
If you have a “games workshop” store near you they sell the citadel line of paints. They are made to be brushed on figures and have a great white paint. Very thisk and great coverage. You need to thin it to spray it but it brushes fine from the bottle.
