I told the wife months ago that i use make models as a kid. Built the last one about age 12. Im in my 50s now and she has bought me a model for christmas to make. Thanks for making me look like the pro i never was.
As someone returning to model making after a 40 year gap this succinct summary achieves in 5 minutes what others fail to achieve in 20-30m. Thanks for the info perfectly, summarised and delivered!
I'm actually here for painting Gunpla because I can't afford airbrush, and i have to say this Guide is extremely helpful even if the contents we're doing is different. Great job dude.
I don't have the space or money for an airbrush set at the moment, and this has been EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you so much for making this video as my painting techniques and skill will drastically improve!
I always thought that brush painting the base coat for my models was the wrong way, since i always saw people doing it with air brushes or spray paints. Now my faith is restored! XD thank you!
Me too! I made loads of kits as a child. Those that I painted were never done right, because I didn't understand or learn about painting techniques, and was always in a rush to finish the job. I have a couple of kits to make now and will aim to do a better job, with the help of the "youtube library".
Excellent. Clear and informative. Well scripted, filmed and edited. Every RUclips "How To" video should be as straightforward as this one. Thank you :)
I'd like to apologise for the voice over quality (I don't think I positioned the microphone very well) and also I'd like to make a correction: at 2:29 I'd like to say that it is entirely possible to get great results with acrylics, equal to the finish of enamels, if applied in the correct way. Otherwise, I hope you enjoy the video and find it helpful! :)
Quick Kits I've noticed that if you thin acrylics really well, you can brush paint them without getting brush strokes with a surprisingly good finish. The only problem is that the paint tends to run underneath masking tape
I haven’t been doing this hobby for too long and I only use acrylic hobby paint, but in my experience the thing about the brushes is wrong. From the little experience that I have I’d tell you that stiffer brushes (the ones recommended in the video) are definitely better for applying fine details, but to cover large surfaces it’s way better to use the more loose brushes. I realized this because when I started I used only the looser brushes, but then I got a pair of stiffer ones as part of a gift. After using both types both ways I’m confident enough in making this statement.
Thank you! I learned from watching your video that I've been painting my airplane models the wrong way! Thank you for teaching me (and others) the right way to use enamel paints.
Greetings from L.A! Its awesome to see someone advocating brush painting. Especially since I can't afford anything else lol. And its really cool see someone as young as me so skilled and into the hobby. Its honestly really inspiring. Hope you keep up the amazing work.
I’m starting to get into scale aircraft building, and just yesterday I got a new pack of brushes, only choosing them because they seemed about right for modeling. I didn’t see this video until today, and I happened to choose some Gold Taklon brushes just like you recommended! Thank you for the great helpful tips, love your videos!
These videos are so good, im just starting to do my first airfix's after theyve been sat in a draw for 3 years and this helps so much, I still need lots of practice but this answered allot of questions!
I am going to start on my first kit by Airfix and will try to do this slowly, though I know I will screw up here and there, but I hope I can do a decent job. Let's wait and see.
James Ong Swee Hin unless you actually melt the kit into a plastic blob, any “screw up” can be repaired. Hang in there, learn from your mistakes. In a few years I’ll be reading your reviews in Fine Scale Modeler😁
I am semi experienced. I've done most of my models as a kid, and until recently where I have managed to get proper paints and equipment, just slapping on similar paints and drybrushing here and there. And so far after some rough patches I'm starting to improve my quality. Despite that I still come to some of these "beginner" videos because I aim to do things with brushes, powders and washes, because I can't really afford an airbrush at the moment and have nowhere to do it. And it's a great place to pick up tips and tricks. Therefore I have to say, aside from you advice and tips about which make and makeup of the brush (Which I will have to look into as some of my brushes are a bit lacking for what I want to do) I do have to point out 2 things you do in this video that beginners should not do. 1 - DO NOT put your brush so far into the paint that it goes right up to the metal bit/ place where it joins the handle. This is one of the quickest ways to destroy a brush, because the paint gets into the place where the hairs are, and is extremely hard to wash out and it then dries and ruins the shape of the brush. (You should try and keep all your paint in the bottom half of the brush towards the tip, as this is where most of the "Work" on the brush is done) I know that you're buying cheap brushes, but with proper care cheap brushes can last a long time, and some people might not have £20 to spend on replacing all their brushes every 2 months, I know I certainly don't. 2 - DO NOT leave your brushes tip up after washing them, leave them tip down. This is for reasons similar to the first point. Some brushes have wooden handles, some have plastic, you could probably find glass handled brushes if you looked hard enough, but what they all have under the ferrule (metal bit) is the place that holds the bristles in. This might be glue, it might just be wedged, but it is still the same. The water underneath that ferrule doesn't dry quickly, and it can rot wooden handles leading to the brush falling apart, and in most cases with cheap brushes it will start to slowly degrade the glue keeping the bristles there, and it will quickly fall apart on you. This is from my personal experience with my brushes, and also from when I was searching around for brush maintenance and what types of brushes to use, and in addition to my experience it is a general consensus in the places I've seen. I used to leave my brushes flat because it was easier, but I recently had a brush cleaning session where I put some restorer/wax on them so I could store them. It's startling the amount of water you see on the brush plastic covers that comes out when you dry them tip down compared to flat or tip up, which means all this water was previously being drawn/drained/sucked into the part of your brush where the bristles are anchored. Needless to say from that point I am endeavouring to put my brushes tip down until they are bone dry. If they are bone dry store them however you want, although I would advise against resting them on the brush itself, as that is another way to a shagged brush. sorry for the wall, but I felt i needed to explain it all instead of just shouting two things seemingly with no reason.
I was looking through the comments to see if somebody had already pointed it out. It's indeed a no-go to dry your brushes upright. Not only for the reasons you mentioned but also because the water build-up will expand the bristles into the handle which will cause the brush to lose its shape. Simply making a small construction with blue-tack or some clips/clothespins to dry your brushes can save you a lot of money!
Just got a Saturn v model. Never done this sort of stuff before and I sure as hell don't want to mess it up. I somewhat have confidence after only watching your 5 minute video. Tremendous!!!
Wow - these techniques and tips can be applied to so many things. It's not so much about the actual models (target), but more about the brush types to use for the medium (target). I was really surprised by how helpful this video is. Many thanks - Saved, Subscribed, and Thumbs up 😄👍
Thanks for this, Owen. The one thing I was missing in terms of brush painting was the correct brush selection. I'm anxious to try your techniques on a couple of WIP aircraft. I think my biggest challenge will be mottled cam patterns (e.g. Luftwaffe), but we shall see how those go.
Owen, I would agree that your channel along with Andy's Hobby HQ are two of the best on YT for model makers, but yours is better for anyone starting out (by a long way) as you rightly focus on brush painting and highlight smaller scales. I hope you continue the channel but also wish you well in your (NON YT) career!
I'm glad you think that as that was my aim with this channel :) When I was starting scale modelling I spent ages searching for information and it was either everywhere and confusing and contradictory, or not easy to find. I wanted this channel to condense it all into one space where it's accessible to everyone. So thank you for your comment and good wishes, I really appreciate it :)
Thanks mate, this is exactly what I needed. I am building my first model, a Revell 1:48 Huey Hog, but I hadn't had the nerve to start the paiting - simply because I knew I would fuck it up. I will still maybe fuck it up, but not that much.
I want to own an airbrush since i was 16, now im 30 but still dont own any. I got a chance to use my friend's airbrush and was terrible at it. I always believe i can do models by brush. When i see your videos, got me inspired & more confident to do it by brush. So Thank you Owen.
BEEN MODELING MANY YEARS & Folks while you CAN make a model look nicer with an airbrush it IS outrageously more expensive in quite a few ways. The initial cost & time. So the expense of buying it, then all the products replacement parts, extra nozzles, needles and rare occasional gaskets. The Gun & Compressors. Paints & extra solvents.Vented fan spray booths& filters.The clean up time , set up time more area needed. Relatives that still complain of the smells. THE NEED TO STILL OWN BRUSHES! Listen I am probably STILL forgetting some things but you got the picture. I bought all that CRAP over the years. Now I am wanting to learn this technique for GOOD REASON! SO TAKE MY ADVISE,PLEASE! So your 1st few models may look like crap so what it takes time. Stick with it. Buy cheepies till they come out alright. Watch a ton of videos . that saves so much time and money. Then when you are happy with the results. BUY THE BEST FITTING MODELS YOU CAN FIND! IT WILL SAVE A TON OF TIME ON PUTTY SEAM GAP FILLING. Not necessarily the most expensive just research the best fitting model. I like excellent outside detail but I do not need the most accurate model with excessive fine parts. just the basics with a very nice fit as seamless as possible. Hope my advise helps some one. Keep on building and most of all HAVE FUN.
Ratios can be difficult for people to understand for many reasons. If you understand them, please engage and attempt an explanation. You may find that the way you understand them helps somebody else. That would be awesome.
0:25 Acrylic paints and natural hair go together very well. Kolinsky sable or Siberian weasel bristles are AMAZING with acrylics, so please don't misinform people. Many painters use them, especially for painting minifigures. One of the best is Winsor and Newton series 7. If you will take care of your brushes, they will last for a long time.
I'm an armor/tank scale modeller so it is always nice seeing hand painters on youtube too. I feel that it is far harder for hand painting gundam models since they are a lot smoother and less textured than tanks are. I also enjoy the channel Modkits on youtube for handpainting models too.
Wow, I've learned so much on this short video. I've been looking for this kind of video since I am a newbie in Gunpla painting. I've realized now why I have difficulty in removing the brush strokes in painting myfirst kit ;D I would like to know if I can use enamel thinner in acrylic paint and primer used in enamel. Thank you so much. Thumbs Up!!!
Darcy The Great. Fajardo i just got into customizing gunpla myself. Sooooo many gunpla videos assume you're already a pro and give you attitude if you don't have an airbrush. I have found other modeling communities far, far more helpful and welcoming to noobs. It's as if gunpla builders don't want to admit that they are dorks. We paint toy robots for fun. We're dorks, bro.
I've just started to Model paint with miniature Warhammer miniatures. I'm about to paint a model plane with acrylics and this video has saved me from doing anything wrong, thanks!!
He says 7 parts paint to 1 part thinner. This is because he uses a little dropper that measures by "parts". For example, if you have a 14 mL Humbrol enamel paint can, then you can put in 2 mL of paint thinner and you will get roughly the consistency of milk. TA-DA! On that note, I also recommend using Humbrol brushes. I have a couple from starter kits and they are surprisingly REALLY good. They are soft and work very well with enamel paint.
Using drops isn’t as accurate as a gradated syringe, but as long as you’re careful to make the same size drops, you just count: A mix of 1:4 means you put 1 drop of thinner in something (I use plastic spoons), and then you put 4 drops of the paint in. Mix with a toothpick and you’re good to go.
2:29 Uh I'm sorry Owen, but I don't agree with you on this one! ;) We don't get a better using enamel over acrylics, if you know how to use acrylics you can get a real good result! ;) You know I prefer acrylics, because the drying time is shorter :) Otherwise great video, as usual! :)
Broooo you save my money on buying Airbrush that is expensive.. Thank you so much i really like the video.. it just feel so relaxed and good presenting.. love it!! 💕
This was an awesome collection of model brush painting. The section on cleaning brushes was especially helpful for me personally. I can't thank you enough for this video!
Didn't know how to take care of my brushes, as im new to models. I was wondering why my brushes were getting destroyed after one use, so this video is very helpful
As a beginner in modelling, I found the thinning technique to be extremely helpful! Immediately got rid of brush lines! (Though getting the ratio right is a bit difficult)
Wow Owen thank you so much for this tutorial! I have 3 fully-built models sitting waiting to be painted, I didn't dare to use an airbrush on them. The good thing is I already have a collection of paints and brushes! Will proceed to paint them stat
Thank you for the tips, I just started model building/painting and your advice helped me paint my first aircraft, I didn't do any washes or anything, but it looks nice for a start model. I tried finding good tutorials but they were mostly for airbrushing. Your video helped me remove obvious brush strokes and I also did my freehand camo by watching you do it. I'm a wargamer so high details aren't my priority, however with your videos explaining things I'm confident I'll be adding some extra tidbits to my models. I've also got my hands on two copies of the same model (truth be told one is 1/72 the other 1/76) but I indend to do the other half a year from now to see how much I've improved over the time. Great work, keep it up. :)
Thanks! I used to airbrush quite a bit and I still do occasionally but for some reason (actually I hate cleaning up the airbrush afterwards!) brush painting models is attractive to me these days. My biggest obstacle to overcome is to not hurry and try to cover in one coat. Must force myself to slow down and do three thinned coats!
I'm here for painting my own small sculptures and this is the most helpful video I've found. So much good information in one video, not too long, not too short, and also kinda makes me wanna try model making haha
Thank you for the excellent video! I haven't built models since I was a teen back in the 80s. Been really anxious to start up again and get away from electronics for a few hours (that and my kids are showing interest also). These videos make it less intimidating to get started back up again (might even try some dioramas).
thanks, I always wondered why the models I made as a kid were looking kinda fake when I painted them because I never used thinners. so thanks for the info.
Super Helpful for me. I am an amateur modeller mainly doing 1/72 scale models. My painting is okay but this has given me more hints and tips. Thank you :)
This is great. I've been trying to learn model making as I go. Was trying to figure out why the enamel I was using was so patchy and thick and realised I needed to thin it. Been looking for a decent guide, Thanks.
This is one of those videos I watch about 50 times lol.
Yay!! :D Thanks!
Ngl same
Yeah, I watched first minute about 10 times.
How long dose it take you build a scale model from new.
I have paused rewound atleast 20 times and im at halfway...we can be a bit eccentric, covid created plenty of time. HappyNewYear 2022 hope all is well
I told the wife months ago that i use make models as a kid. Built the last one about age 12. Im in my 50s now and she has bought me a model for christmas to make. Thanks for making me look like the pro i never was.
As someone returning to model making after a 40 year gap this succinct summary achieves in 5 minutes what others fail to achieve in 20-30m. Thanks for the info perfectly, summarised and delivered!
Well said, fully agree. Nice video.
Well said. Was going to say the same myself.
I'm actually here for painting Gunpla because I can't afford airbrush, and i have to say this Guide is extremely helpful even if the contents we're doing is different.
Great job dude.
I used this advice on my first painted gunpla and it turned out great.
I will use them for a Batmobile
Same! Wish me luck
You can buy an airbrush off the airfix website for like £15
Its different but both are scale plastic models so afterall not so different.
I don't have the space or money for an airbrush set at the moment, and this has been EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you so much for making this video as my painting techniques and skill will drastically improve!
Yeah same I’m just getting into scale models and don’t want to put a bunch of money into an airbrush
You have such a distinctly polite and helpful demeanor sir. A gentleman and a scholar.
Very interesting , I'm new to alll this and the use larger brushes for flat areas never occurred to me . Cheers .
I feel like i just learned a lifetime of expertise in 5 minutes. THANK YOU
It is great to see that even a beginner can have great results by painting a model.
What i mean is without airbrush technic. Very nice video,s,thanks.
Been building scale models for YEARS and never knew some of these steps! Cheers!!
It's over 30 years since I last made a model and this video has inspired me to have another go, thank you.
I always thought that brush painting the base coat for my models was the wrong way, since i always saw people doing it with air brushes or spray paints.
Now my faith is restored! XD thank you!
After being out of the scale model game for MANY years I'm wanting to get back into it. I think I'll watch all your videos once I get started again.
Me too! I made loads of kits as a child. Those that I painted were never done right, because I didn't understand or learn about painting techniques, and was always in a rush to finish the job. I have a couple of kits to make now and will aim to do a better job, with the help of the "youtube library".
Excellent. Clear and informative. Well scripted, filmed and edited. Every RUclips "How To" video should be as straightforward as this one. Thank you :)
I'd like to apologise for the voice over quality (I don't think I positioned the microphone very well) and also I'd like to make a correction: at 2:29 I'd like to say that it is entirely possible to get great results with acrylics, equal to the finish of enamels, if applied in the correct way. Otherwise, I hope you enjoy the video and find it helpful! :)
I think the voiceover is fine
Unknown Gaming Oh okay thank you :)
***** Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful!
Quick Kits
I've noticed that if you thin acrylics really well, you can brush paint them without getting brush strokes with a surprisingly good finish. The only problem is that the paint tends to run underneath masking tape
Quick Kits Thank you so much! I'm a beginner and your videos are super helpful. I subbed yesterday :)
Finally found a video that gives straight forward info with no fancy jargon. Easy to understand. 😄
No wonder, I've been doing it wrong since i started. Thank you for the useful tips.
I haven’t been doing this hobby for too long and I only use acrylic hobby paint, but in my experience the thing about the brushes is wrong. From the little experience that I have I’d tell you that stiffer brushes (the ones recommended in the video) are definitely better for applying fine details, but to cover large surfaces it’s way better to use the more loose brushes. I realized this because when I started I used only the looser brushes, but then I got a pair of stiffer ones as part of a gift. After using both types both ways I’m confident enough in making this statement.
Wow. Literally answered 90% of the questions I was about to research in one video. Thanks!
Thank you! I learned from watching your video that I've been painting my airplane models the wrong way! Thank you for teaching me (and others) the right way to use enamel paints.
Didn't know the trick about paint thinner to paint, thank you for sharing!
Greetings from L.A! Its awesome to see someone advocating brush painting. Especially since I can't afford anything else lol. And its really cool see someone as young as me so skilled and into the hobby. Its honestly really inspiring. Hope you keep up the amazing work.
The use of a very wide brush was a good tip. Thanks.
background music made me fell in love. thanks for the advices buddy
I'm glad you like the music and found the advice helpful :)
I know it has been 4 years and 1 pandemic later but, can you tell me the name of the song, I know its a cover, but whats the real name
Super useful. One thing about shops now there is no assistant with knowledge to help you buy, so this is great.
Thanks a lot!
I just managed to ruin my first large surface painting and now I know what I did wrong and what to avoid in the future!
I’m starting to get into scale aircraft building, and just yesterday I got a new pack of brushes, only choosing them because they seemed about right for modeling. I didn’t see this video until today, and I happened to choose some Gold Taklon brushes just like you recommended! Thank you for the great helpful tips, love your videos!
Thank you very much. I hope you enjoy the hobby, best of luck :)
This is a spectacular tutorial; I feel much more confident in going into this project I've decided to take on. Thank you :)
You have the best scale model channel on RUclips, professionallism, equipment, explanations etc. Thanks a lot.
Thank you very much for your high praise!
Good reference guide for pretty much anyone. Thank you
You're very welcome!
My good man. I appreciate you. This video is a real game changer. Now I can get back to work a little bit more confident.
These videos are so good, im just starting to do my first airfix's after theyve been sat in a draw for 3 years and this helps so much, I still need lots of practice but this answered allot of questions!
I come back to this video so many times, and I just want to say thank you for this video
Thank you for the help. I just started building again after many years.
I am going to start on my first kit by Airfix and will try to do this slowly, though I know I will screw up here and there, but I hope I can do a decent job. Let's wait and see.
James Ong Swee Hin unless you actually melt the kit into a plastic blob, any “screw up” can be repaired. Hang in there, learn from your mistakes. In a few years I’ll be reading your reviews in Fine Scale Modeler😁
Useful and quick video. Thanks, I am mentally inept when it comes to painting in any form so this helped me out.
I am semi experienced. I've done most of my models as a kid, and until recently where I have managed to get proper paints and equipment, just slapping on similar paints and drybrushing here and there.
And so far after some rough patches I'm starting to improve my quality.
Despite that I still come to some of these "beginner" videos because I aim to do things with brushes, powders and washes, because I can't really afford an airbrush at the moment and have nowhere to do it. And it's a great place to pick up tips and tricks.
Therefore I have to say, aside from you advice and tips about which make and makeup of the brush (Which I will have to look into as some of my brushes are a bit lacking for what I want to do) I do have to point out 2 things you do in this video that beginners should not do.
1 - DO NOT put your brush so far into the paint that it goes right up to the metal bit/ place where it joins the handle. This is one of the quickest ways to destroy a brush, because the paint gets into the place where the hairs are, and is extremely hard to wash out and it then dries and ruins the shape of the brush. (You should try and keep all your paint in the bottom half of the brush towards the tip, as this is where most of the "Work" on the brush is done)
I know that you're buying cheap brushes, but with proper care cheap brushes can last a long time, and some people might not have £20 to spend on replacing all their brushes every 2 months, I know I certainly don't.
2 - DO NOT leave your brushes tip up after washing them, leave them tip down. This is for reasons similar to the first point. Some brushes have wooden handles, some have plastic, you could probably find glass handled brushes if you looked hard enough, but what they all have under the ferrule (metal bit) is the place that holds the bristles in.
This might be glue, it might just be wedged, but it is still the same. The water underneath that ferrule doesn't dry quickly, and it can rot wooden handles leading to the brush falling apart, and in most cases with cheap brushes it will start to slowly degrade the glue keeping the bristles there, and it will quickly fall apart on you.
This is from my personal experience with my brushes, and also from when I was searching around for brush maintenance and what types of brushes to use, and in addition to my experience it is a general consensus in the places I've seen.
I used to leave my brushes flat because it was easier, but I recently had a brush cleaning session where I put some restorer/wax on them so I could store them.
It's startling the amount of water you see on the brush plastic covers that comes out when you dry them tip down compared to flat or tip up, which means all this water was previously being drawn/drained/sucked into the part of your brush where the bristles are anchored.
Needless to say from that point I am endeavouring to put my brushes tip down until they are bone dry.
If they are bone dry store them however you want, although I would advise against resting them on the brush itself, as that is another way to a shagged brush.
sorry for the wall, but I felt i needed to explain it all instead of just shouting two things seemingly with no reason.
I was looking through the comments to see if somebody had already pointed it out. It's indeed a no-go to dry your brushes upright. Not only for the reasons you mentioned but also because the water build-up will expand the bristles into the handle which will cause the brush to lose its shape.
Simply making a small construction with blue-tack or some clips/clothespins to dry your brushes can save you a lot of money!
Just got a Saturn v model. Never done this sort of stuff before and I sure as hell don't want to mess it up. I somewhat have confidence after only watching your 5 minute video. Tremendous!!!
Thanks! This is very clear and straightforward.
Painting parts still on the spruce. Brilliant! I hadn't even considered that. I'm always scraping paint off my tweezers. 👍👏👏👏
of all of the videos I've seen on hand painting, yours felt like the most practical one I've ever seen. Thank you so much!
Wow - these techniques and tips can be applied to so many things. It's not so much about the actual models (target), but more about the brush types to use for the medium (target). I was really surprised by how helpful this video is. Many thanks - Saved, Subscribed, and Thumbs up 😄👍
Thanks for this, Owen. The one thing I was missing in terms of brush painting was the correct brush selection. I'm anxious to try your techniques on a couple of WIP aircraft. I think my biggest challenge will be mottled cam patterns (e.g. Luftwaffe), but we shall see how those go.
Trying to start painting a model kit with Enamel paint but I'm trying to learn everything I can before I even attempt to. Thanks for the video
This is actually very informative and I appreciate it very much :)
These videos are very well edited and recorded.
Thanks, I'm glad you think that!
Are you still alive
No
@Pyro_On_Fire yes, but seems to move to figures and airbrushing.
Are yoy still alive?
He dead. Killed by bear
Thanks! This video helped a lot and I would recommend it to anyone who is starting and learning Scale Modelling. Keep up the good work!
very useful tutorial, thank you (: Will use these tips for my gunpla :D
Clear , concise informative, and very watchable, thnkyou. Mum must be proud, all the best Rob London boy.
Owen, I would agree that your channel along with Andy's Hobby HQ are two of the best on YT for model makers, but yours is better for anyone starting out (by a long way) as you rightly focus on brush painting and highlight smaller scales. I hope you continue the channel but also wish you well in your (NON YT) career!
I'm glad you think that as that was my aim with this channel :) When I was starting scale modelling I spent ages searching for information and it was either everywhere and confusing and contradictory, or not easy to find. I wanted this channel to condense it all into one space where it's accessible to everyone. So thank you for your comment and good wishes, I really appreciate it :)
Fantastic, seen a few peeps on the tube, researching while awaiting my first model in about 40 years and your vids are THE best
Thanks mate, this is exactly what I needed. I am building my first model, a Revell 1:48 Huey Hog, but I hadn't had the nerve to start the paiting - simply because I knew I would fuck it up. I will still maybe fuck it up, but not that much.
I want to own an airbrush since i was 16, now im 30 but still dont own any. I got a chance to use my friend's airbrush and was terrible at it. I always believe i can do models by brush. When i see your videos, got me inspired & more confident to do it by brush. So Thank you Owen.
here a tip, get a cheap coffee mixer to mix the paints. It works wonders
Quick and to the point. No more 20-minute vids for me!
BEEN MODELING MANY YEARS & Folks while you CAN make a model look nicer with an airbrush it IS outrageously more expensive in quite a few ways. The initial cost & time. So the expense of buying it, then all the products replacement parts, extra nozzles, needles and rare occasional gaskets. The Gun & Compressors. Paints & extra solvents.Vented fan spray booths& filters.The clean up time , set up time more area needed. Relatives that still complain of the smells. THE NEED TO STILL OWN BRUSHES! Listen I am probably STILL forgetting some things but you got the picture. I bought all that CRAP over the years. Now I am wanting to learn this technique for GOOD REASON! SO TAKE MY ADVISE,PLEASE!
So your 1st few models may look like crap so what it takes time. Stick with it. Buy cheepies till they come out alright. Watch a ton of videos . that saves so much time and money. Then when you are happy with the results. BUY THE BEST FITTING MODELS YOU CAN FIND! IT WILL SAVE A TON OF TIME ON PUTTY SEAM GAP FILLING. Not necessarily the most expensive just research the best fitting model. I like excellent outside detail but I do not need the most accurate model with excessive fine parts. just the basics with a very nice fit as seamless as possible. Hope my advise helps some one. Keep on building and most of all HAVE FUN.
Until your face popped up I thought, “Wow, Brian Cox builds models” - Kudos for keeping it simple, appreciation from Aus.
Has no one in these comments ever been taught ratio's in school? It's 2017 mate, how do you people not know this.
Flash - Backs Pumpkin Guy
A lot of them are minecraft kids, most of them haven't even learned division yet
Wouldn't be surprised
PEPE LE NORMIE Jake Paul fans and stuff
Has no one taught you the proper use of punctuation with apostrophes? It's 2018 mate!
Ratios can be difficult for people to understand for many reasons. If you understand them, please engage and attempt an explanation. You may find that the way you understand them helps somebody else. That would be awesome.
0:25 Acrylic paints and natural hair go together very well. Kolinsky sable or Siberian weasel bristles are AMAZING with acrylics, so please don't misinform people. Many painters use them, especially for painting minifigures. One of the best is Winsor and Newton series 7. If you will take care of your brushes, they will last for a long time.
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Probably one of the best Videos I’ve watched. I wanna hand paint my gundam but all the videos I’ve seen are for airbrushing so this helped a lot.
I'm an armor/tank scale modeller so it is always nice seeing hand painters on youtube too. I feel that it is far harder for hand painting gundam models since they are a lot smoother and less textured than tanks are. I also enjoy the channel Modkits on youtube for handpainting models too.
Wow, I've learned so much on this short video. I've been looking for this kind of video since I am a newbie in Gunpla painting. I've realized now why I have difficulty in removing the brush strokes in painting myfirst kit ;D I would like to know if I can use enamel thinner in acrylic paint and primer used in enamel. Thank you so much. Thumbs Up!!!
Darcy The Great. Fajardo i just got into customizing gunpla myself. Sooooo many gunpla videos assume you're already a pro and give you attitude if you don't have an airbrush. I have found other modeling communities far, far more helpful and welcoming to noobs. It's as if gunpla builders don't want to admit that they are dorks. We paint toy robots for fun. We're dorks, bro.
I've just started to Model paint with miniature Warhammer miniatures. I'm about to paint a model plane with acrylics and this video has saved me from doing anything wrong, thanks!!
2:45
OOH! English electric lightning.
Indeed! People were saying they wanted jets. I don't know when I'll be able get round to it though :/
Oh chin chin my lord
Thank you im just starting to paint my model Bismarck and it's my first time so this really helps
I am a bit confused on mixing to consistency of milk. Water droppers surely help, but how many drops would I need to add if I want to mix well?
He says 7 parts paint to 1 part thinner. This is because he uses a little dropper that measures by "parts". For example, if you have a 14 mL Humbrol enamel paint can, then you can put in 2 mL of paint thinner and you will get roughly the consistency of milk. TA-DA! On that note, I also recommend using Humbrol brushes. I have a couple from starter kits and they are surprisingly REALLY good. They are soft and work very well with enamel paint.
Using drops isn’t as accurate as a gradated syringe, but as long as you’re careful to make the same size drops, you just count:
A mix of 1:4 means you put 1 drop of thinner in something (I use plastic spoons), and then you put 4 drops of the paint in. Mix with a toothpick and you’re good to go.
Wonderful selection of model examples with the WWII military vehicles - excellent choices, good sir!
2:29 Uh I'm sorry Owen, but I don't agree with you on this one! ;) We don't get a better using enamel over acrylics, if you know how to use acrylics you can get a real good result! ;) You know I prefer acrylics, because the drying time is shorter :)
Otherwise great video, as usual! :)
That's very true haha, thanks for pointing it out you're right :)
Broooo you save my money on buying Airbrush that is expensive..
Thank you so much i really like the video.. it just feel so relaxed and good presenting.. love it!! 💕
Thank you for the tips.
I have no idea how to properly paint a model and now I believe my ship will look great.
Thank you thank you thank you... this answered so many questions I had. Now I have some confidence headed forward.
Since I could NEVER afford an airbrush, this video is AWESOME!!!!
I go back to this video year after year. Got some nee models in I’m going to start painting tomorrow.
This was an awesome collection of model brush painting. The section on cleaning brushes was especially helpful for me personally. I can't thank you enough for this video!
You're very welcome Ethan, I'm glad it's helped you so much!! :D
Such great tips wish I knew this back on the day. I have made 40+ models with big slabs of brush stroke ridden acrylic paint :)
These vids are going to be very helpful to an old man... Thank you...
Didn't know how to take care of my brushes, as im new to models. I was wondering why my brushes were getting destroyed after one use, so this video is very helpful
And this is why i love youtube. .. thank mate
that's the way you cut an instructional video! Great job!
Thank you very much!
As a beginner in modelling, I found the thinning technique to be extremely helpful! Immediately got rid of brush lines! (Though getting the ratio right is a bit difficult)
This was just what I was looking for, thank you!
I'm a beginner, and I find your video very helpful and easier to understand. thanks for the tips :)
for stirring the paint, i personally clip parts of the part racks im finished with and use those to stirr the paint
I'm brand new to model making, and this video was a HUGE help! thank you!
one of the most helpful beginner paint videos that I have ever seen!!!
Thanks for this got a kit
to paint for my boy and always had a problem with the painting.
Wow Owen thank you so much for this tutorial! I have 3 fully-built models sitting waiting to be painted, I didn't dare to use an airbrush on them. The good thing is I already have a collection of paints and brushes! Will proceed to paint them stat
I have been can sprayin parts as i build, seems to be a bit too time consuming
Just got in to painting models again thank you for making this .
Thank you for the tips, I just started model building/painting and your advice helped me paint my first aircraft, I didn't do any washes or anything, but it looks nice for a start model. I tried finding good tutorials but they were mostly for airbrushing. Your video helped me remove obvious brush strokes and I also did my freehand camo by watching you do it.
I'm a wargamer so high details aren't my priority, however with your videos explaining things I'm confident I'll be adding some extra tidbits to my models. I've also got my hands on two copies of the same model (truth be told one is 1/72 the other 1/76) but I indend to do the other half a year from now to see how much I've improved over the time.
Great work, keep it up. :)
Sounds like a nice plan with the two models to see how you've improved! I'm glad that my videos have helped you have more confidence! :D
I just strarted my first scale model and this helped me so much with the painting part !
Thanks! I used to airbrush quite a bit and I still do occasionally but for some reason (actually I hate cleaning up the airbrush afterwards!) brush painting models is attractive to me these days. My biggest obstacle to overcome is to not hurry and try to cover in one coat. Must force myself to slow down and do three thinned coats!
Thank you, needed advice to help me choose a good brooosh.
I'm here for painting my own small sculptures and this is the most helpful video I've found. So much good information in one video, not too long, not too short, and also kinda makes me wanna try model making haha
Thank you for the excellent video! I haven't built models since I was a teen back in the 80s. Been really anxious to start up again and get away from electronics for a few hours (that and my kids are showing interest also). These videos make it less intimidating to get started back up again (might even try some dioramas).
great video and tips !!! simple, easily understood, great camera and sound work !!! thank you friend !!!
Real tips and knowledges here, thank you
thanks, I always wondered why the models I made as a kid were looking kinda fake when I painted them because I never used thinners. so thanks for the info.
Super Helpful for me. I am an amateur modeller mainly doing 1/72 scale models. My painting is okay but this has given me more hints and tips. Thank you :)
This is great. I've been trying to learn model making as I go. Was trying to figure out why the enamel I was using was so patchy and thick and realised I needed to thin it. Been looking for a decent guide, Thanks.