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keavdog This is some ancient voodoo I dont understand. Those that can put down a smooth brush paint amaze me. This is why I bought an airbrush with my lawn mowing money at the age of 13.
This is some ancient voodoo I dont understand. Those that can put down a smooth brush paint amaze me. This is why I bought an airbrush with my lawn mowing money at the age of 13.
"You can have my illegal fireworks when you pry them from my cold, dead fingers...which are...over there somewhere."
Painting flats without visible brush marks is doable. Doing flawless gloss paint finish is extremely hard, but can be done. It takes a lot of practice- I would say it is harder to learn than airbrushing. Like getting to Carnegie hall- practice, practice, practice.
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
Thanks,
John
For vallejo, don't use thinner that is for enamel paint. It will rune the acrylic base.
What would work is paint retarder. Vallejo make some. Also you can use retarder from the art store.
https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/product/hobby/auxiliaries-model/retarder-medium-70597/
Here are some sights that I've found that might be helpful.
http://ipms-seattle.org/modeltalk/2015/10/20/airbrushing-vallejo-acrylics/
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/product-recommendations/best-retarders-for-acrylic-paint-1202692630/
http://www.cybermodeler.com/tips/thinner.shtml
https://www.reddit.com/r/modelmakers/comments/7uaew1/how_do_you_thin_vallejo_acrylics/
https://www.reddit.com/r/minipainting/comments/6cmzj8/what_do_you_use_to_thin_down_vallejo_paints_for/
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/tools_techniques_and_reference_materials/f/23/t/174972.aspx
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/tools_techniques_and_reference_materials/f/18/t/142658.aspx
http://www.dogma72.com/brushing-vallejo-model-air/
https://www.reddit.com/r/modelmakers/comments/5vrh9t/vallejo_paints_for_brush_painting_newbie_questions/
Never give up, never quit, never stop modelling.
Ok. I am using Vallejo acrylic paints.
Short answer- whatever the type of paint requires.
If it's enamel, lacquer thinner works well.
If it's Tamiya acrylic, the X-20 thinner they sell is great.
I tend to avoid Home Depot type gallon can thinner, but results may vary.
Bill
Modeling is an excuse to buy books.
Thining the paint with what?
Thin the paint way down to the point of translucent. Flow on three or four coats, depending on color, type of paint.
For painting broad areas like an airplane wing, I prefer a flat brush, maybe 1/4" wide.
It's impossible to "unpaint' brushmarks, so avoid at all costs.
Hi everyone!
What is the technique you use to paint without leaving brush strokes?
Thanks for your help!
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