Roger Newsome Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I've just put the finishing touches to this my first 1/72 tank. It was really just an exercise in attempting to paint convincing camo with a brush. Any comments and critique gratefully accepted. Roger. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brailledave Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 If I would suggest anything- it'd be to lighten your shades a little- Although it's a matter of personal taste, I always tend to add a bit of light grey to my colours for 1:72/76. I tend not to do the pinwash thing either- I think it over-emphasises detail and darkens the overall scheme, I have a preference for artists pastels when I weather small scale, It gives that 'dusty' look. But don't let that detract from some good brush-work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Thanks, that's pretty much what I was thinking. I gave it a wash of Burnt Umber oil paint and instantly regretted it. Rather than attempt to salvage it I will put it down to experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 That's pretty amazing for a first attempt! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Apart from looking a little too dark I'd say that's another fine AFV model you have made. And painted with a brush - very nice! I'm like you in that I don't use an airbrush but I found using stippling brushed is good for softer edged camo schemes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 That's pretty amazing for a first attempt! Well done! Thanks very much. If I can improve on it with each new one I'll be a happy man. This site is great for inspiration and hints & tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Apart from looking a little too dark I'd say that's another fine AFV model you have made. And painted with a brush - very nice! I'm like you in that I don't use an airbrush but I found using stippling brushed is good for softer edged camo schemes. Thank you Stix. Wow! Those Tigers are good and thanks for the tip. Funnily enough when I paint my figures the have a tendency to be on the dark side. Perhaps it's the lighting I use..... or maybe just my eyesight. Lol. Next job is saving those Tiger dio pics for future ref. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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