10-02-2023, 07:28 PM
(10-02-2023, 05:12 PM)Amalynn Wrote: It’s a multi-faceted issue. I don’t have one but could get one, the lack of space to use one is the bigger issue. My workspace is just kind of setting everything out on a tv tray to work in the living room or dining room, no outside space currently otherwise I would set up outside and do it like you mentioned.
Regardless, even if I had an airbrush I want to be better at hand brushing anyways. I know it’s possible to turn out nice models with hand work, so I want to do so.
Years ago Testors paints were made for brushing as well as many other brands. They were not water based. Paints today are designed to be environmentally friendly and for the most part are water based. The trick to a smooth finish here is proper thinning. I have had some acceptable results using alcohol but I had to use several coats. I found that it took at least a day between coats and sometimes more drying time in order not to loosen the first coat(s). Like you I would like to know how to get good results brushing with the new materials. It would save a lot of work. I was not trying to deter you, I just wasn't aware of your lack of space.
Charlie