When creating a prefabricated model of an aircraft, tank or other technical device, many complex problems have to be solved. But now the model is assembled, all the details are in their places, it's time to start its final decoration. The attractiveness of the entire product will depend on the correct application of paint, therefore, this stage of modeling should be treated with great care.
It is necessary
- - paints (acrylic, oil);
- - pastel crayons;
- - set of brushes;
- - foam sponge;
- - cotton swabs;
- - airbrush;
- - old newspapers.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare materials and tools that will be required for painting. To decorate a prefabricated tank model, for example, use acrylic paints (matte and glossy), oil paint and pastel crayons. You will also need a set of brushes of different sizes and hardness. The place where the painting will take place should also be prepared by placing sheets of paper or a newspaper (pieces of old wallpaper are also suitable).
Step 2
Start painting the tank model by applying a base color, using the shades inherent in a real battle tank. The base color will determine the look of the finished model. Apply paint in an even and thin layer. After the first coat has dried, apply several more thin coats in succession. At this stage, be extremely careful, because it will be very difficult to fix the shortcomings of the base layer later.
Step 3
Draw shadows on the body of the model, that is, those areas where the paint does not fade. To do this, it is convenient to use an airbrush, with which it is necessary to process all the depressions and corners of the structure. This will then allow for shading on the model.
Step 4
Highlight the protruding parts of the combat vehicle. Apply a lighter tone on flat surfaces and hatches. This contrast will highlight the essential details of the design and make them more expressive.
Step 5
Paint the tracks of the tank in the color of the soil that you intend to use as a natural background. Pre-polish all rubbing parts of the tracks to a metallic sheen to give them the appearance of a working model in motion.
Step 6
Move on to camouflage paint. When choosing colors, be guided by those types of protective coatings that are used in the active army. Camouflage is usually determined by the natural conditions of the terrain on which the combat is supposed to be conducted.
Step 7
Apply paint to the entrenching tool attached to the body. Treat metal surfaces so that they look like metal. Simulate scuffs if necessary.
Step 8
A tank that has been in battle cannot do without chips and scratches. For more realism, paint the model's body with paints that convey the appearance of real dents and other defects. Use pieces of foam rubber and a brush for this. Soak the foam rubber in the paint and apply weak "stabbing" movements in the right places.
Step 9
If you have been careless when painting the model, remove the resulting streaks and other imperfections with a cotton swab or a soft and clean dry brush. Leave the painted model to dry. Then once again inspect the finished structure meticulously, if necessary, eliminate the defects in color.
