Just a bit more than a simple intro to brush painting but a far more detailed video on this topic covering different kinds of paint other than acrylics will be out later in the coming months. Thanks for watching and for the support!
Holy crap, a model maker who understands that not everyone has an airbrush! The amount of hate I have received in some modeling circles when i say i brush paint because i cannot afford and airbrush is frankly staggering.
Really? Dang I can’t afford a airbrush setup aswell, I got discouraged when I saw the lack of brush paint support. I also can’t afford 50 different spray cans. So I’m using 10ml Timiya bottles. Hope it works :/
@@everythingrc2324 you could pickup one of the new battery powered airbrushes. Some are actually quite good, and only cost around $50. Same price as a kit basically.
I started Military Scale Modelling in the 1970's ... back then brush painting was ubiquitous AND an Art Form - there's nothing cheap or second rate about it compared to Air Brushing, but it requires a level of skill just like anything else. The fact that Brush Painting allows an entry level enthusiast to get into the hobby for less should not be confused with a lesser result ... it's the way it was always done, these days you just have more options.
@@Curioventura P.S Playing Devils Avocado on Tamiya Paint ... that scarring that was mentioned can in some cases work for you, particularly in the case of Scale Military Armour - Tanks for instance. A lot of the texture found on the surface of Tank Turrets - those with large area of cast steel - absolutely possess that kind of rough and ready surface texture. It is something that Modellers usually TRY to add for more realism by using things like Mr Surfacer etc. So ... depending on whether you want, need or require a finish that is slick and perfect vs not ... either of those paints may suit your task better than the other.
I know this video is 3 years old. So I hope you get this. I really appreciate your video. You brought something to my attention that I did not know. I have watched many videos on brush painting. I do not have an airbrush so I use brushes. I just got back in to modeling after 45 years. I wanted to get back in to it. I never have trouble with the build or or fabricing any part or detials. I have a problem with painting. I for got everything. I really thank you for this video. It was the best I've seen yet. I have subscribed and will loke forward to seeing more. Any kind. With the way you explain things any of your videos will be worth watching. Thank you for your time. You stay safe and happy.
Thank you so much for the kind words and even if it's 10 years later, I still respond to comments and appreciate them. I may do a revised version of this video in time. We'll see but thanks again George.
Thank you so much for this. Had been building models as a teenager at the end of the 90s without any clue how to do it. Models looked terrible but I had fun anyway. Now my wife gifted me a Haunebu II Kit to keep me entertained during long calls in the homeoffice. Your video has helped me tremendously in understanding how to get good results and even enjoy the mistakes I'm making as part of the journey of improving. Good stuff mate. Cheers from Germany.
I really appreciate this video. I'm looking into brush painting some gunpla, but I've got no experience painting anything aside from canvas. Your video gave me a lot more information than i was expecting, but it'll definitely be extremely useful in helping me buy my supplies and determine my approach. Thanks a ton!
Tamiya is brilliant with a brush, but you have to do things differently. 1) use acrylic retarder, this slows down the super fast drying of Tamiya paint. 2) Don't overbrush the paint. I notice you going over the same area many times, no need, Tamiya (especially if you use a little retarder) sucks right in to the details, leaving no brush strokes. Even if you slop it on. Further coats can be applied, just don't overbrush areas (this can reactivate the paint underneath), and preferably use some acrylic retarder.
I wish I knew about the retarder thing earlier... bought a Tamiya "flat flesh" color and while it is a bit too dark for my taste, it was very good for what you said - sticking to surface and "sucking into" the details. But it dries waaaay to fast and is hard to use without either constantly drawing small amounts of it from the bottle, or using said retarder.
Thanks! I am very new to gunpla painting and I was thinking to start with handbrush, and I found this video! You are surely very professional by the way you explain! I hope for another handbrush tutorial coming up!
Thank You! Im just starting and this has been one of my biggest holdbacks is the painting. I just want to start simple and work my way up and this helps a million! Thanks for the brand name recommendations!
Seriously, I know this is an older video but please believe that it is still helpful. I applied your advice of using a soft brush and a soft brush stroke to three kits today. Thanks again bud.
Some very valuable advice, I used brushes for the models and with Tamiya, Vallejo and Testor paints. I learned the importance of brushes and smooth strokes and waiting patiently for the first coat to dry before applying the second coat.
I have been doing some hand brush painting on some kits for a while now, and it's been a trial and error. This video simplifies in a great way over others I've seen and have given me some great tips to improve my skill, thank you! I mostly use Vallejo, but I want to try citadel now. Keep up the awesome work!
Great video! I do a lot of miniature painting so I have plenty of citadel paints - the only issue I can think of is maybe the colours not being 'Gundam Official' but I do quite fancy priming my entire PG Freedom and attempting a metallic finish 😂
I cannot put into words at how useful this video is. For the 2 years I've been into painting models (well I've only painted 4 since I'm 14 and I don't have much of a budget with Tamiya models and paints) I've always wondered what am I doing wrong why does my finish looks so bad, this video is a super big help
those are good tips, thanks. I'm just getting back into model building and haven't got an air brush kit yet. I've gotten good results brush painting with Revell Aqua Color and Vallejo Model Air paints.
As a hint, even where your surface texture is not "just so", like with where you had some roughness with the Tamiya paint, you can still sandpaper the paint texture itself with a good hobby level "wet/dry" fine sandpaper pack you can get from Hobby Lobby. Even your best sprayed on finishes need smoothing, and a good clear coat to cover any "repairs" done with sandpaper, etc.
When it comes to brushing I have been using mostly acrylic craft paint and testors enamel . I feel like enamels need to be thinned alittle for it to spread nicely and not leave brush strokes behind. Tamiya in general covers good but needs to be thinned a hair too.I also think it depends on the color. Whites, blue, and reds definitely need to be thinned or it will cake up on you. Silver or aluminum colors spread evenly without thinners.
I know this was from two years ago, just found it. Thank you for the very interesting video. I have two airbrushes but one needs to know how to brush with brushes. Judy in Nova Scotia, Canada
Solid test! don't see side by sides often. I will say Tamiya needs to be thinned about 2:1 or 1:1 paint to thinner. I paint all my gunpla like this and you get much better results than here. Tamiya's X20-A has a mild detergent that will break surface tension and remove brush strokes right before your eyes. Adding a bit of their flat-base to the mix will give you nice matt finishes and make the paint adhere better to the plastic. Tamiya is my favorite, even if it requires more prep!
Nice tip! I'm living in Japan, just starting into painting, and wasn´t make much sense to me pay more on Citadel, as it is imported here, while Tamiya is home produced... :D
Gonna go start painting after 2yrs of building gunpla. I gotta sub after watching that. Great tutorial. Idk if i can get citadel in my country, but the technique you taught will help me.
Habe den Kanal gerade gefunden. Ich finde es ist alles super erklärt. Sehr informativ und gut für Anfänger. Gleich abonniert. Jetzt hab ich ein neues Hobby. Just found the chanel. I think everything is well explained. Very informative and good for beginners. Subscribed right away. Now I have a new hobby.👍👍👍
Excellent video - great explanations and camera work. Super helpful. Only thing I'd ask more is I'd love to know more about brush care (cleaning and storage)
Great video I own a airbrush but dont use it very often as its a hassle to clean and switch paints im a mostly ship modeler and mainly stick to tamiya as I find it a huge pain to try and find citadel paints for my ships as the names are all fictionalized. Amazing video taught me some new stuff thanks.
a brief, simple & clear explanation that shows how informative you are! off topic note, have you positioned the light source below your face angle? usually, it gives a tiring face look.
Great video! I was searching this kind of video for like month, because i like to start painting with brushes. Could you make or show any video with military models done by brush? With any tips and tricks included. Great video again! Greetings from Lithuania 🇱🇹
Thanks! After using Ez Dope to shrink the tissue, you can lightly brush the plane. Tamiya paints work well for this. I have limited knowledge on stick and tissue builds but I do know others have used Tamiya and other model paints for this with success
Great vid! Thank for sharing your experience. I am working on HO scale models (cars, buildings). I looked at Citadel paint selection. Do you know of a paint as good as Citadel for brush painting but in the model railroad color schemes? Thanks again for the vid... gives me confidence I can get great results with a brush.
I'm new and was referenced your channel, and this video easy to understand! My question is which Citadel paints would I be looking at off Amazon? I'm seeing base and layer, and still learning differences.
I want to hand brush a 1:350 warship model, especially how to paint the hull. To get this wright is my question ? Should I use little rollers or is it possible to paint with a pencil? Thank you.
Excellent video my man. I don't wanna invest on an airbrush just yet. But I want to be better at painting and customizing my models. The one question I have is on base coating. How do I do a base coat to make sure the paint sticks besides washing and cleaning the parts?
Don't forget to thin your Citadel paints with some water before applying at least two thin coats, NEVER use these paints straight out of the bottle. I've been painting Citadel models with these paints for years and cannot stress enough how big a difference it makes to your paint job
@@ry0usama511 Yes indeed. Check out the RU-vid link Herward Hoyer posted above your comment. It explains what to do very clearly 👍 Basically: - Use a pallet (tile, glass, plastic, etc) - Take a brush full of the Citadel paint and put it on the pallet - Rinse your brush out and dry it - Dip the tip of your brush your water( just pick up a drop or two) - Begin to mix the wetted brush at the edge of of the paint you put on the pallet When mixing, you can try checking the coverage of the paint by brushing a bit somewhere else on the pallet. - If it's too thick, mix in more water - Too thin? Mix in more paint The right consistency is: - No visible brush strokes - No details ruined on the model with thick paint - Not too thin that it flows everywhere (always remember; Two thin coats)
@@ry0usama511 Also this only applies to WATER BASED ACRYLIC PAINTS. Such as: -Vallejo -Citadel -P3 -Army Painter Thinning with water won't work with ENAMEL or ALCOHOL based paints. I recommend using Tamiya thinner with Tamiya paints, especially. Water doesn't seem to mix well with them, in my experience.
Thank you for the great feedback. Give denatured alcohol a shot with Tamiya paints. Works extremely well and it plentiful. The usual proper ventilation applies
What is the best brush to use to get that air-brush look in the video? any recommendations other than the one you mentioned in the video? I was experimenting with citadel after watching your video and got some brush strokes on the plastic, so definitely was using the wrong brush. great video, thanks.
Anything with real soft, medium length bristles and a light pressure to feather the paint. Also, try thinning the paint just a little to get a looser viscosity
Very nice video, thanks! Do you have any advice with regards to Vallejo Model (not Vallejo Game Color, or Vallejo Air). Would you put it near the Tamiya side, or more on the Citadel side?...
Thanks! They work well, kind of in the middle of Tamiya and Citadel as far as viscosity out of the bottle. They're a good choice and it's solely up to your preference
Would love to try Citadel for brush painting military models but they have such weird names, how do I know what colours are equivalent to the Tamiya colours?
what kind of Citadel paint are you using? There are base, layer, technical, contrast, shade, etc. What are the differences? What do you use to clean your brushes? Where do I find the Grumbacher brushes?
First off, Thanks for this video. OK, I'm building a 1/32, 1/48 scale fighter plane what would be best size brush and type paint to let's say paint wings of plane? Thanks
Thanks for the video. Yes, not all of us can fit an airbrush into our budgets...I'll also be using craft acrylics for the same reason & from what I've seen on videos, I'll have to prime a couple of coats then 2-3 thinned paint coats handbrushing. I guess 24hrs is cure time before next coat of paint eg Deco Art Acrylics?
Amazing video, straight to the point with no fancy tools to mess around. I’ve been looking for a video that talks specifically about brush painting with Tamiya paints and good thing I found this one! Just one question, do you need to thin down Tamiya paints for brushing? I’d heard that they are already thin enough to use from the bottle.
I appreciate that you appreciate the presentation of this video lol. Tamiya paints are fairly thin out of the bottle but you can get away with thinning them a bit further. The metallics are thicker than non metallics so those would do better thinned a little bit more
@@Curioventura gotcha, I did a test run of Tamiya black without thinning and gave it around 3 thin coats but it still has a little bit of brush strokes, how long do you think I should let a coat dry and will a satin/matte coat hide the brush marks since they are pretty minor unless you bring it close. I’ve recently gotten back into the hobby after 4 years and plan on working on Amusing Hobby’s Last Production Ferdinand, Takom’s PLA Type 94 and the Tamiya 1/350 Yamato and would like to practice before I start. Thoughts on Ammo Mig paints and Vallejo? Are they thick or as thin as Tamiya? Sorry for the long question.
*cracks open new model car kit* *presses "play" on the video* "I would stay away from those little garbage nylon brushes..." *looks over at little garbage nylon brush* *turns away in disgust.* HAHHAA! Thanks for the save!
One question about the Tamiya.. I know you mentioned the bubbles already but what about the parts that still have that wet look, even though it's completely dry? Any idea what causes that? Is it from painting too thick of a layer?
Maan you really helped me with this video, thanks!!!! May I ask, wat do you use to clean your brushes? I just started modeling and I think I ruined a good brush 'cause it now looks like a Palm tree
If I'm using Tamiya or any alcohol water based paint, I use isopropyl alcohol. If for citadel paints I use water. Always shape a point into your brush with your fingers after cleaning them and letting them dry. That way you keep a good point
Yes it is but just make sure you're using gloss paint or clear beforehand. It'll spread if it its applied to flat paint. You can always top coat with semi gloss or matte afterwards
Quick question. The citedel looks better, but the other paint in shiny. So with the citedel, looks like you will need a clear coat, but not with the other. Is that right. I’m planning on building the supernatural impala. What would you suggest. Wish o could just find one already painted, but most kits come unpainted
Brilliant video. I'm going to start using citadel. I don't have the space or cash for an airbrush and I've tried Tamiya. What's your opinion on a base coat using a rattle can then a top up using the citadel paints? I like making tanks
Thanks! I'd be careful using a rattle can. The spray comes out thick and the last thing you want is to lose detail on the model because of excess paint filling up those details
is that citadel paint a citadel base paint? I am starting to get into Gundam 1/144 kits and I originally used Testors acrylic kits and it went nice on my first one, but I think that they are old and I am having trouble mixing them. I have 3 iron-blooded orphans Gundams two of which are built and I think that the second one could be a good test for the citadel paints. What are your thoughts? Any suggestions?
The citadel paint tutorials are ok but they are showing tabletop board game figurine painting and I have tiny feeling that they are made of different materials.
Wouldn't primer save the tamiya and give you the advantage or price point and more variety in colors. Plus the color conversion will be better too for accurate or custom color mixing
are you using water to clean your brush after using the tamiya paints ? i ask this because i always have difficulty with adding water to them as i have always been led to believe that they are solvent based and not water based paints
hello- apologies if this has already been answered, but will any brand of acrylic paints work fine with gunpla or do i NEED to buy the more expensive brand paint sets? i already have my kolinsky brand brushes, tamiya brand panel liner ink, godhand brand nippers and so on- my wallet is really feeling the pain and my wife is starting to grow concerned with my new hobby lol- im trying to save a buck where i can when i can and was wondering if any water based acrylic paint set will do or do i need citadel or whatever
What do I need to do, If I want to make custom figures on marvel legends? Do I need a technique before and after painting tips? Cuz I just have tried to paint on figure with model color paints and after drying the paint comes easily off. Did I did maybe something wrong? Or the paints are not good enough for plastic? I want to know!
The surface of the figure needs to be completely wiped down with alcohol so you have a clean surface. Then you need to primer the figure. 1-2 light coats. After that, apply your paints. Once the paint is dry, spray the figure with a protective clear coat. That should give you a good paint bond however you don't want to pose the figure excessively after any paint job because you'll stress the paint where the joints are. You can do some clearance sanding in the joints however to give them just enough space so when paint is applied, it won't rub. You also Sand the entire figure with 1000 grit to give the paint something to bite onto as well before you paint. I hope this helps
Great video, i just want to ask do i need to use thinner for the tamiya acrylic paint, im planning to use the brushing technique to repaint a bus model do you have any tips on doing that?
Thanks for the video, Gundam markers doesnt really works well, airbrush setup is expensive, and spray cans are less efficient, so I decide to try brushes instead
@@Curioventura thanks yet again, I was hoping I could go all the way with handpainting kits including the primer step but I suppose that's something I gotta do with spray cans
Do I have to prime the parts I want to paint with primer? I just want to add small details that would be from stickers and don't really want to buy an entire can of primer just for these small things. It's for a hg strike freedom revive if that matters
Thanks from a brand new subscriber! How much time is ample time between coats? I build model cars almost exclusively, so I would appreciate any advice about brush painting a large, smooth surface, like a car body, please. Thanks again!
