A friendly Tip for beginners

[Damonkh]

I'd like to give a friendly tip to those who are new to modeling. While you are browsing the forum and seeing all these wonderful creations and workbenches/areas, keep this in mind. We all started where you are.

Getting a lot of stuff up front isn't economical nor wise. Start off with the basic set of tools. Get primer, some glues, and only those paints you need to work on your first kit.

You will find yourself down at the local hobby soon enough planning your next purchases. Likewise, browsing the internet. Take your time. You too will amass a large quantity of paints, tools, tapes, styrofoam and other girlfriend/wife annoying stuff.

Ask you questions. These guys are great. I've been reading the forums now for several days and they are all great group. Hope this helps you get started in a wonderful borg like hobby. Believe me it WILL Assimilate you. BUwhahahahahahhahaha

[chief5437]

Resistance is futile! Lol! Well said.

[McClane187]

I'd like to give a friendly tip to those who are new to modeling. While you are browsing the forum and seeing all these wonderful creations and workbenches/areas, keep this in mind. We all started where you are.

Getting a lot of stuff up front isn't economical nor wise. Start off with the basic set of tools. Get primer, some glues, and only those paints you need to work on your first kit.

You will find yourself down at the local hobby soon enough planning your next purchases. Likewise, browsing the internet. Take your time. You too will amass a large quantity of paints, tools, tapes, styrofoam and other girlfriend/wife annoying stuff.

Ask you questions. These guys are great. I've been reading the forums now for several days and they are all great group. Hope this helps you get started in a wonderful borg like hobby. Believe me it WILL Assimilate you. BUwhahahahahahhahaha

exactly

[Backfire22]

Well said, let the stash begin. I thought I had a large collection but looking at some of the pics... mine is nothing compared to some.

[Avgas]

I thought I had a large collection but looking at some of the pics... mine is nothing compared to some.

I dread to think of the value of some of those stashes. I only have 40 in mine but around a thousand quid's worth.

[ben2356]

Im a beginner i have a couple of questions if any1 could help?

I dont have a airbrush so im using brushes How do i minimise Brush marks when painting?
Im using humbrol enamel Paints what is the best paint?
Who dose the best kits ?

Any other advice would be much appreciated as I really want to make stunning and realistic Model

Thanks
Ben

[modeller]

Wow... they are loaded questions... Each of your questions begs more questions than answers...

Take your question who does the best Kits ? that simple ask will depend a lot on what you are after... what genre do you model.

Aircraft.... what scale... what era... even what nationality will have a baring on who makes the best kits for that choice.

However as a beginner who possibly has not settled on anything specific I would say that the new tool Airfix kits offer stress free modelling at reasonably prices.

As for best paints again that is personal preference to each modeller... I use Acrylics myself and like the Vallejo range or Revel Aqua... but I know modellers who swear by Tamiya... best to try a few and decide which you feel most comfortable with.

[OliveDrab]

Im a beginner i have a couple of questions if any1 could help?

I dont have a airbrush so im using brushes How do i minimise Brush marks when painting?
Im using humbrol enamel Paints what is the best paint?
Who dose the best kits ?

Any other advice would be much appreciated as I really want to make stunning and realistic Model

Thanks
Ben

Minimizing brush strokes while brush painting will take a little practice, but once the technique is learned it is sometimes hard to tell if a model was airbrushed or brush painted. A common mistake is to run your brush through previously applied paint after it has started to dry. This will cause those nasty brush strokes.

These are just some general tips, as different brand paints all have their own characteristics.
1. I prefer to thin my paints for brush painting. Doesn't matter if its enamel or acrylic, I'll thin the paint first. This helps reduce the dreaded brush strokes, but it also may take multiple coats of paint to get adequate coverage. Always let the previous coat of paint dry before adding another coat of paint.
2. Apply a thin even layer of paint with the minimum amount of brush strokes possible. Start new brush strokes (with new fresh paint) slightly overlapping the previously applied area and blend while the paint is still very WET. Once the paint is applied with the minimum amount of strokes, NEVER go over it with your brush again, just let it dry. Most paints will self level nicely.
3. Practice, and have Fun!

[ben2356]

thank you

[Damonkh]

To add to this. When I first started I was limited to brushes. I bought some spray primer to ensure I had a good primer base.
As stated, thin your paints.
Always start with light color paints first progressing in layers to your darker colors.
Let each application dry completely. As stated this will limit brush strokes. Save up for an air brush and compressor. You can get a great deal on Amazon for about 90.00 with a Badger Compressor AND Airbrush.