Hi
I usually make my kits by following these instructions that I made by doing research.
Is there anything I could add? Or any tips you could give me?
Thank you so much
Painting instructions
Thin paint and add retarder if needed
Airbrushing:
Primer 1 coat, nato black 1, base coat 1, buff 1 lightly far away
Dust all parts
Surface primer, 2-3 layers, 1st quick, dry for 15 mins for first coat, do same for next 2 heavier
Leave in plastic box with paper towels for 24 hours to keep free of dust
Paint tracks black, silver on highlights and weather with kit (rust,mud,sand) and buff drybrush
Paint wheel rims black if required
Paint many layers over days, be patient and paint where possible, thin with pippet and small amount add RETARDER
Weathering WEATHER LIGHTLY DON’T OVERDO
Thin black enamel paint and wash tank very lightly
Take a cotton bud and wipe away soon after
Streak effects, brown and black dots wet brush down lightly
Buff dry brush
Tamiya Weathering kit all over
Soot gun
Panel Accent line colour in line gaps
Silver, then black after drying for a long time on edges fine brush lightly dotting tapping chipping
Pencil on edges metal
Decals Dip in warm water for 10 seconds tweasers, brush decal solution onto model then transfer onto model using cotton bud , dry with paper towe, if silvering use needle to pop and press paper towel Apply more solution CAREFULLY
Take picture box background on mat
Store brushes upright and clean with warm water or thinner
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