I have built models for more than 20 years and to this day I DREAD painting.
My paintjobs invariably look like garbage, and despite dozens of articles on "how to airbrush' and the like, I usually end up with a paint-spattered, figerprint covered mess.
Now I think Im a pretty artistic guy......I do amateur pencil drawings that turn out pretty darn good, but this paint business turns me into a fumble-fingered moron.
I remember reading somewhere that the secret to handpainting and avoiding brushstrokes is to use very thin paint layers. Thus not re-brushing over areas multiple times.
Is there a trick to this?
Whenever I try to use thin layers, I get very poor coverage and am almost forced to re-stroke an area to get it all covered.
Should I just let it dry all streaky and then go back do do additional strokes?
That seems awfully time consuming.
Also dont get me started on Airbrushes. I always seem to get more paint on the outside of my brush than I do on the model.
I have a Paasche Double action with a SCorpion compressor. I have no idea how to lower the airflow on the compressor.
An-add-on regulator just completely cuts off the airflow, never allowing the tank to get filled.
I love models, but dang it.....Im on the verge of quitting the hobby out of frustration.