Painting & Weathering
Painting and weathering are probably the most important and time consuming parts of modelling. For many modellers, they are also the most rewarding and where their artistic side can be exercised. A model may have many transparent layers of different paint mediums using a wide range of techniques to bring it to life.
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General Advice
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Painting Sequence
The sequence of paint layers
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Paint Types
The different types of paint available
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Options For Markings And Graphics
Methods available for applying unit markings to models
Base coats
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All About Primers
General Info About Primers
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Hard-Edge Camo Scheme
Brush painting a 3 colour hard-edge camouflage scheme
Specific Techniques
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Drybrushing 1
General Info About Drybrushing
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Drybrushing 2
Step By Step Guide To Drybrushing
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Painting Tank Tracks
How to paint the tracks of armoured vehicles
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Cockpit Canopies-Acrylic Coating
Perfect canopies with acrylic varnish
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Painting Tank Wheels
Painting the rubber rims on AFV wheels
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Applying Waterslide Decals
How to use slide-off transfers
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Paint Washes
Using paint washes to create depth
Weathering
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Salt Weathering
Simulating paint chips and wear with salt
