Tamiya 1/35 British Universal Carrier - a beginner begins...

[Ian M]

A beginner... You 'aving a Turkish.

Great Job John. It's very apparent that you know which end of a paint brush to use. lol

I like the way that you recognise your errors and know the cure.

Looking forwards to your next victim.

Ian M

[Richi72]

Do you mean dry brushing with more of the Flory washes?

Hi John, no Dry brushing is a painting technique in which a paint brush with a lighter shade then the base colour, that is relatively dry, but still holds paint, is used. With that paintbrush you would go gently over all the bolts nuts and edges The resulting brush strokes have a characteristic scratchy look and bring out the detail even more.

Hope this helps and maybe someone can put it better in understandable english

Cheers Richi

Ps found this

[Guest]

Hi John, no Dry brushing is a painting technique in which a paint brush with a lighter shade then the base colour, that is relatively dry, but still holds paint, is used. With that paintbrush you would go gently over all the bolts nuts and edges The resulting brush strokes have a characteristic scratchy look and bring out the detail even more.Hope this helps and maybe someone can put it better in understandable english

Cheers Richi

Ps found this

Ah, yes, I can see that would be a plan, and a good model to try it out on. Thanks for the link, those video tutorials really are the business. I have to admit, I've watched quite a lot!

[Guest]

A beginner... You 'aving a Turkish.Great Job John. It's very apparent that you know which end of a paint brush to use. lol

I like the way that you recognise your errors and know the cure.

Looking forwards to your next victim.

Ian M

No, really! I did build R/C models for a while, but they were huge and had basic detailing. Seeing the amazing models here, I'd equate this more with painting (art) than anything. I do struggle with the tiny stuff, building wise, but when I see what folks around here do with 1/72, I tell myself to man up!

[Steve Brodie]

that looks great

[Snowman]

NICE ONE!!

[Guest]

If this is your first model then I am very impressed like Laurie has said, I very not seen a better first kit well done that is one to be proud of.

scott