I’ve been tackling two new skills with the Barbatos this past fortnight: 1. the scratch built mace, and 2. painting the eyes and forehead gem. [Read more…] about Hi-Res Barbatos Pt 3
Tutorials
Doing a panel line wash & Hi-Res Barbatos Part 2
When you first start adding detail to your models, the first and easiest step is to start panel lining with a Gundam marker, which is as easy as using any other pen as it has a very narrow tip to leave fine lines. It adds a great deal of depth to your model by making the detail lines stand out. [Read more…] about Doing a panel line wash & Hi-Res Barbatos Part 2
Disassembling & Reassembling Airbrushes – Part 2 –
In part 1 of Disassembling & Reassembling Airbrushes we looked at the standard steps to clean, disassemble and reassemble an airbrush, which you would do after your paint sessions.
Sometimes, however, something goes wrong and you need to go further into your airbrush. Read on to find out how. [Read more…] about Disassembling & Reassembling Airbrushes – Part 2 –
Disassembling & Reassembling Airbrushes – Part 1 –
You have an airbrush, your models are screaming for that coat of paint that will bring it to life. But, you’ve used it and now you need to clean and/or troubleshoot it. Read on. [Read more…] about Disassembling & Reassembling Airbrushes – Part 1 –
Stripping paint using Dettol
I’ve started working on the hi-res Barbatos & revisiting my PG 00 Raiser; a kit I assembled and started to paint 5 years ago, but which then ended up shelved because I was too scared of cocking it up. Yes, I realise how irrational it sounds to be afraid to work on a hunk of plastic.
To move forward, I need to strip some of the paint from these kits. The Barbatos has lots of really nice chrome metallic coated parts that have nub marks in [Read more…] about Stripping paint using Dettol