Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you: No adverts like this in the forums anymore. Times and dates in your local timezone. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. If you are already a member then feel free to login now.

I looked up Airbrushing 40k on youtube and this is what I came up with, this being my first try at Airbrushing I would love some tips and CC. LOL on a side note, this little guy melted a little under my lamp trying to dry my primer (look at the hatch and the top left corner of the over head shot).

That is a great first attempt, my suggestion would be it seems like you have tried to do your bending in a single pass, I am referencing specifically the exhaust points..I would slowly build it up, as I have taught people to airbrush in the past I have always instructed them to "build" the layers up, natural weathering does not happen all at once int comes in layers....Also, a second "mud layer might look good too, something a little darker and just at the extreme bottom edge of the tank.

Ashton

looks good from what i understand, and have practiced, airbrushing can be related to less is more, due to the way the paint is applied. what i mean is that due to the appearance of what is the end result. You can achieve weathering and consistent coverage over the surface with less paint, while achieving a very realistic look.

i think you did a very great job for a first try, excellent work. Most of my experience is with base coats primarily.

Redfinger wrote:That is a great first attempt, my suggestion would be it seems like you have tried to do your bending in a single pass, I am referencing specifically the exhaust points..I would slowly build it up, as I have taught people to airbrush in the past I have always instructed them to "build" the layers up, natural weathering does not happen all at once int comes in layers....Also, a second "mud layer might look good too, something a little darker and just at the extreme bottom edge of the tank.

Ashton

Thanks I will have to try that.