How to Use Oil Paint on Models

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Tip 1 - How to Use Paint Washes to Create Depth

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by darkyeti | permalink

The wash technique can enhance the surface details in many places as indicated by the red circles. From left to right: Panel line around hatch; grill; shadow around lift ring; ridges on jerry can ...

For further reading: http://www.scalemodelguide.com/painting-weathering/weathering/paint-washes/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Paint Types

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rick Gardner | permalink

Looking at this unpainted Scorpioin light tank it is difficult to believe that at one time the painting of models was far from universal. It is the many coats of colour that breath life into a mod...

For further reading: http://www.scalemodelguide.com/painting-weathering/painting-guide/paint-types/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Tech Tip: Painting and Finishing Aircraft Models

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Houston Brayton | permalink

Here are some handy tips on how to prepare, paint and finish scale models.
Tags: Paint, Painting, Finish, Finishing, Aircraft, Model, Modeling, Tip, Cybermodeler, Cybermodeller, Online

For further reading: http://www.cybermodeler.com/tips/painting.shtml ^[3]