Vehicle help

[nosirrahkcaz]

Guys Im getting ready to start a Tau army and Im a little intimidated at the prospect of painting all the large surface areas. Im afraid im gonna leave brush marks. I thin my paints with water, but it doesnt seem to entirely do away with my problem, is it time to upgrade to something else to thin with, or maybe buy an airbrush which I really dont want to do because of the cost. Any and all suggestions are apperciated.

 

[Arma]

You have a few options here.

Thinning your paints is a good start to prevent your painting leaving brush marks. Apart from that you should try to use the biggest brush you have (lots of people recommmend the uncannily named tank brush that GW make).

Remember you can buy different coloured spray paints too. Some places may even offer colour matching services Ive heard, so take the colour you want to paint the tanks along with you to the hardware / craft store and see if they can match it.

Airbrush is a v good but expensive choice. but also requires learning to use one.

Good luck!

 

[Shawn R. L.]

Large areas - airbrush -

 

[airhead]

airbrush is probably the best tool for that job, but you are right, they have a steep learning curve - and decent ones are pricey.

Thin paints and a good 1/4\" or 1/2\" flat brush red sable or better should do you a decent job (go to an art store Michaels, Pearls, etc. expect to spend a least $10 on the brush not one of the five for a dollar packs)...Spray prime. Base coat. If you cover your primer in one coat, you are not thinning your paints enough. Two to 3 layers is not unusual. Let dry between coats until you build up the base color. Then go back with even thinner paints and do a wash in the recesses where the paints would be darker. Follow with a lighter layer in the areas that would be sunbleached or would be worn.

Details can make the tank look very sci-fi or very battle weary... muddy tracks and undercarriage, rusty bits or grease runs at hinges, muddy tracks where the crew climbs in and out, etc. These all make the tank look more believable.

 

[nosirrahkcaz]

thanks for the advice guys im gonna give it try and see what I come up with. I think im gonna call some stores and see if I can get that match painting service before I start however, I\'ll let everone know if I find one, figure some other folks could benifit from it as well.