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Drybrush Help
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 3:41 PM
Hey guys. Just curious what size brush you use to highlight weld lines, steps, handles, etc. I tried to use a big brush and ended up with paint where i didn't want it. Any help would be great. Thanks.
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  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by cassibill on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 5:21 PM
Try using a brush about the size you'd paint the item with it you freehand painted it.

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Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 6:06 PM
Hey Jason - if you are attempting to drybrush the highlights, then you probably just had too much paint left in your brush. For drybrushing I usually use a bursh that is 3/8" wide. After loading your brush, be sure to scrub it on a piece of course cardboard to remove 99% of the paint. Then proceed to your model.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 6:13 PM
Thanks guys. Both tips should work great. It was my first attempt. Maybe a little patience would help also.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 6:25 PM
Ditto What Sherm said and Patience does help....Drybrushing is easy once you learn just how much paint not to have on your brush!
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  • From: Dahlonega, Georgia
Posted by lizardqing on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 7:18 PM
I usually stick with a smaller tip but thats just what I got used to. It is all in the amount of paint that leave on the brush. Practice on something like an old kit to get the hang of it better.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 4, 2003 7:49 AM
I found that drybrushing works better for me if I only drybrush on matte finishes and have my brush drier than I initially think it should be. The difference for me was night and day.
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