Scigs30 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Here are some of my recent builds. I just recently got back into scale models after a long break. In the 70s and 80s I hand brushed all my builds until I bought an airbrush, my results were better but set up, clean up and masking turned me off after a few years and a pile of unfinished builds. Over the years I have collected numerous aircrafts from the 70s and 80s I'll like to build. I am now back to hand brushing and having fun. Out of all the forums I like this one the most because there is a lot of quality hand brushers here. My builds are simple OOB minimal details and keep it simple. I use Testors paints here in the U.S. Because they are easier to get. I have brushed with their enamels and acrylics, but the jury is still out on the acrylics. They brush nice but even with a primer coat they sometimes chip or lift with masking. The enamels are very durable but a little harder to brush so any insite on hand brushing with Testors will be helpful. I am painting out of the jar with no thinning. I'm using Testors brushes. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 That's a joyful little collection and if you hadn't pointed it out, I'd never have guessed that they were painted with a hairy stick. Kudos to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacles Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nice builds. (And welcome to the forum!) When brush painting enamels, I sometimes find it helps to keep the brush slightly dampened with thinners. Seems to help the paint slide off the bristles. But you're getting very nice results already - probably better than I get with brush or airbrush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nice formation of model aircraft. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 The first thing to do is go to an art store and get some professional Sable or Camel artist's brushes; their bristles are much finer than the Testors hobby shop brushes ever will be. I also second the idea of keeping the bristles slightly dampened in thinner. It makes the paint flow and level better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scigs30 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 I appreciate a the comments and advise, still have a lot to learn. I've searched the Internet and have not found very many brush painted Models using Testors everything I've found has been airbrushed with Testors. I can tell you that I am enjoying brush painting and will stick to it. I've searched YouTube and only found a couple videos on brush painting. I did find this one and have watched it a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 That's quite a collection of clean, neat builds. Good work! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Very, very nice set there, well done on the hairy brush painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 What a great collection of classic fighters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Very pleasing results. I have been too nervous to try an airbrush, so thank you so some extra justification to stay away. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 If you enjoy using a brush then keep at it. I mistreat my brushes and am a very bad man for doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastvautour Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Very nice collection. How did you keep the dust off of them? Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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