Modeling Tips and Hints

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by El Whacko

I have never tried airbrushing models before and have always hand-painted them. Ever since I was 7, I used brushes and Testor's paint to get the job done. I find it more appealing than just airbrushing the model.

I would HIGHLY recommend that you "police" your brushes to make sure they are in top-notch condition! Lost many brushes because I never took care of them.
Very obvious suggestion, but I felt it needed to be said.

In the beginning I used a brush but when I tried a spray can job, the overall look was so much better I only use brush for small details now. I use my airbrush on some things but I find the spray cans do a really good job too and they don't need cleaning. I spend more time cleaning my airbrush than I do painting with it.