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I'm working on some IG this week and I decided that I would try my hand at blending with them. This is the first time I've ever done blending and I'm really happy to say that it is going very well. I've always just edged and layered, but I really like the blending look. I'm also finding it to be a bit easier than I thought it would be so far, which is definitely a plus. anyway, I've been a bit sloppy with my colors as I'm still getting used to controlling the brush while blending and I've got red paint in the cracks/crevises of the armor and between armor and fatigues (ie areas that should be black but are very awkward to get to with a brush/pen without getting black where it shouldn't be). How should I best go about cleaning this up and bringing that nice consice (sp?) feel back to the models? Some of the areas are fine for blacklining with some Badab Black and thats fine, but others are really difficult to get at. anyone have any tricks for this?

Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures right now. I'm going to build a lightbox tonight or tomorrow though so I can get some pics up

Hmm... Have you glued the arms on yet? If so, then that will make some hell for you. If you get a fine detail brush, wipe most (but not all) of the paint off, then trying hardest to get a steady hand, maybe by bracing them together. That always helps, whether your painting sand or painting freckles!

Hope I've helped, I have a tendency to go seriously wrong when blending!