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Tinderstick · 25-07-2008

Is airbrush a must, when you find yourself dealing with a camouflage pattern on a tank, aircraft, etc.? Can the same effect be achieved with a brush, too?

I assume it depends on the particular AFV/uniform/fighter colour scheme that you are aiming for; probably an SS Oak B pattern or any other WW2-era digital looking camouflage is easier to do with an airbrush?

Also -- forgive my ignorance -- but English isn't my native language, and I am having a hard time understanding the painting technique that you guys call a "wash". What exactly is a wash and what good is it for? I guess it is used for achieving a weathered look for your model?

Thanks,

T.

25-07-2008	#1 (permalink)
Tinderstick Hi I'm New Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Real Name: Cihan My Models: Supermarine Spitfire Mk. V Visit Tinderstick's Gallery Posts: 4	Camouflage painting and airbrushes Is airbrush a must, when you find yourself dealing with a camouflage pattern on a tank, aircraft, etc.? Can the same effect be achieved with a brush, too? I assume it depends on the particular AFV/uniform/fighter colour scheme that you are aiming for; probably an SS Oak B pattern or any other WW2-era digital looking camouflage is easier to do with an airbrush? Also -- forgive my ignorance -- but English isn't my native language, and I am having a hard time understanding the painting technique that you guys call a "wash". What exactly is a wash and what good is it for? I guess it is used for achieving a weathered look for your model? Thanks, T.