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Painting

Painting

Enamel or acrylic, but also varnish or weathering : the best choice for each case.

  • Should I use a brush to apply varnish?
    Should I use a brush to apply varnish?

    When applying varnish to protect a model's paintwork, you should aim for a finish that exhibits the least amount of texture humanly possible as it will likely be your top and most visible coat.For that reason, it is best to use an airbrush or...

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  • What are RLM colours?
    What are RLM colours?

    Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring was a German politician and military leader during WWII. During that time, he implemented a standardised system of colours for military aircraft camouflage. Each colour was allocated a numbered code to assist...

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  • How important is the needle size on an airbrush?
    How important is the needle size on an airbrush?

    For many regular airbrush users, the size of their needles is of the utmost importance.The range of needle sizes available for airbrushes can be thought of in three distinct categories: Fine, Medium and Large.The 'Finer' category includes...

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  • What is Vallejo metal medium?
    What is Vallejo metal medium?

    Metal Medium is an acrylic paint by Vallejo that can be mixed with other acrylic paints to give them a metallic effect. It can be used with an airbrush but may require thinning a little first.Vallejo describes Metal Medium as 'an acrylic...

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  • What is Army Painter Quickshade?
    What is Army Painter Quickshade?

    Army Painter Quickshade is a special wash-like paint solution that will add shadows to models and miniatures quickly and easily.Quickshade is available in several shades allowing the modeller to choose the effect most suitable for their needs....

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  • What is the difference between a coloured primer and a basecoat?
    What is the difference between a coloured primer and a basecoat?

    Historically, the difference between primers and basecoats had much clearer boundaries, a primer sealed and provided a surface to which paint can adhere and a basecoat was all about providing a coloured foundation on which to build desired...

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  • Is black the best wash colour to use?
    Is black the best wash colour to use?

    Washes are generally used to add shade or grime to a model, whether it be a model train, car or figure, a wash can produce fantastic results. However, if you are considering using a wash to create dirt or shade on your model, black should not be...

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  • When weathering, is an airbrush or a regular brush best?
    When weathering, is an airbrush or a regular brush best?

    When weathering, many modellers favour an airbrush over a regular paintbrush for the bulk of the work. But as we didn't always have airbrushes, but still found ways to weather models, you may be wondering what's the difference?The answer is...

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  • How to use coloured primer in a spray can?
    How to use coloured primer in a spray can?

    In general, using a spray can of coloured primer is simple, but a few tips can make all the difference. When using any spray can, you should work in a well ventilated area and preferably wear a mask to avoid inhaling harmful particles.The...

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  • Do some modellers use crayons to weather?
    Do some modellers use crayons to weather?

    Although painting is a favoured weathering method for most modellers, some have been known to use crayons to weather certain models.In actual fact, the crayons used for the technique are artist's coloured pencils and not traditional crayons....

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  • What is the best type of brush for dry brushing?
    What is the best type of brush for dry brushing?

    When dry brushing, you might want to consider using an older brush, or a cheaper one at least, as it is going to receive a fair amount of punishment.Usually, paintbrushes are treated to lush silky smooth paint, which is then carefully applied...

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  • Why is it a bad idea to spray paint when it is cold?
    Why is it a bad idea to spray paint when it is cold?

    The colder it gets, the more viscous paint becomes. That means it gets thicker and stickier so becomes less useful as paint and struggles to produce an even finish.Ideally, you should make sure that it's above 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees...

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