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What paint mix should I be useing 3/1 paint water 5/1 paint water, etc?

I have a semi large brush, I think it's a gw tank brush. Should I get a bigger brush? This one is about as wide as my thumb and flat.

Do I just go with the even application that is streaky and try applying more layers to build up the color? Or is there a good way to single layer it?

I did use my airbrush on the tanks originaly, but now I am finding that if I miss paint a detail and hit the stuff that is supposed to be the base color, I can't touch it up cause the color comes out too dark so you see a splotch. I have a feeling it is cause of the way the airbrush applied the original base color. So I went back to black prime and am going to do this by hand. Hence all the questions.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1559343.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1559343.page GMT Teach me how to paint a 40k Vehicle.
If not, get some. Its quite essential.

if you are then just slap on the first coat with the biggest brush you've got (within reason) don't worry about detail as this can be picked out later with some black.

I usually water my paint down a bit, usually 1:1 or paint 1:2 water depending on the colour.

Pick out details later using a smaller brush and then just highlight and shade away until you get the look you want.

Hope that helps, there are some great tutorials here on Dakka which may help you out if you want to take a look.

Mookie]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1559623.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1559623.page GMT Teach me how to paint a 40k Vehicle.
If you're doing a light or medium color against a black primer (or a dark or medium color against a white primer), you may get some streakiness to it. This is especially true if you're using a gloss primer, as the paint doesn't tend to stick well.

What I find best to do when this happens is to first paint with a very thinned out layer. I try for something just a bit thicker than a wash, usually between a 1:2 to 1:1 paint:water ratio. It will end up having a fogged look to it, with the primer showing through. This gives your following coats something to stick too. After this dries, I go back and add a second layer that is moderately thinned. Usually at this point it will be looking decent, but a third layer may be required.

Whatever you do, I wouldn't recommend adding a very thick single coat. These never go on easily and will give it a lumpy appearance. If you do a search for some "worst model paint" thread, you'll easily find some pictures of people who've put on a very thick single coat.

Your brush sounds more than large enough.

I know it can be frustrating to have to build up multiple layers of the same paint color, but the end result is really worth it.

Also, if you're doing a light or medium color against a black primer, it may pay to have your first coat be a darker shade of the same color. You can also try to build over your existing coat, again using a thinned paint. This not only gives your paint something to stick well too, but it also means any spots you may not get 100% will look more natural, as they will have a shaded look.

Good luck with your tank, and share some pics of your progress. The people here are great about giving tips that really pay off.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1560248.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1560248.page GMT Teach me how to paint a 40k Vehicle.
Ok so I just need to paint it similar to my marines. Mutliple thin layers with the current brush I have.

I was trying to go on with a bith of a thicker layer and do it with just like 2 layers instead of 3. Thanks for the advice!

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Here are the results

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Might try out that there mechite.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1561798.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1561798.page GMT Teach me how to paint a 40k Vehicle. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1562132.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1562132.page GMT Teach me how to paint a 40k Vehicle.
if brown was your prime, was it spray or brush, and what brand?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1562546.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1562546.page GMT Teach me how to paint a 40k Vehicle.


The Space Marines are primed in Rustoleum Camo Brown, the Tau in Rustoleum Sandstone (slight texture to it), the Tyranids in Rustoleum High Heat Almond, and the Deff Dreads in Rustoleum Black.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1562630.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1562630.page GMT Teach me how to paint a 40k Vehicle. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1635477.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1635477.page GMT Teach me how to paint a 40k Vehicle.
Of course, if you have to do a different scheme to match your army, that's another story, but I think the advice given here will help you out.

Any pics of your tank so far?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1635692.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1635692.page GMT Teach me how to paint a 40k Vehicle. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1635789.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1635789.page GMT Teach me how to paint a 40k Vehicle.
So I finaly tabled the reds and have decided to try out the above mechite/red gore combo. Going to be a big brighter than I was going for with the brick red/deep red combo from reaper. But I can't work with those paints until they reformulate or fix the foggin problem however it goes.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1643862.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1643862.page GMT Teach me how to paint a 40k Vehicle.
Ifurita wrote:I'm doing some Blood Angel vehicles. I prime in brown and then put a layer of Mechrite Red over it with a #4 flat brush, followed by a layer of Red Gore, using the same brush.

Here are the results



What did you do to achieve the mud splatter look?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1644686.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1644686.page GMT Teach me how to paint a 40k Vehicle.






Actually, here's my 'how-to'

http://kan.org/michael/mkp/weathering_mud.php
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Ifurita wrote:Rustoleum Camo Brown. I also use their Camo Green (Imperial Guard) and Camo Khaki (Tau) as primer coats.


I second you one using these spray paints. I love them and use their dark brown camo for my orks since an ork is like 60 or 70 percent non-green colors. Plus it allows for red to cover well and works great as a base for rust and dirt.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1644748.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/293988/1644748.page GMT