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That's a bit more reassuring John, I might give that a go so I can see how the paint goes on. I'm careful and always add thin layers in the past painting model (figurines) so I think I will be okay. If they really are bad or I have a hard time using them ill just switch to another brand.


Anyway, I've decided I will go for the Dark Yellow base coat. After I've applied the layers and happy with the result,  what is the next step to take? Would it be a lighter tone of the Dark Yellow onto the whole model but leaving the base colour showing through near the recesses and edges of panels etc. then applying a filter after all of that?


Also which brand/colour would be a nice filter to fit the Dark Yellow scheme?


Thanks again.

I highly recommend this as a guide

John

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42 minutes ago, Airfix Modeller Freak said:



I highly recommend this as a guide

Cheers for the links! It was helpful. Vallejo would probably be the brand I would go to if Tamiya fails me as I can pick these paints up at 2 other model shops near me. I'm going to experiment with the paints I have and see how it goes before painting the tank.

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1 hour ago, Airfix Modeller Freak said:



I highly recommend this as a guide

Well, clearly I'm talking nonsense then...

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Might I suggest, rather than using XF 61 dark green try using XF 58 olive this is more of a correct colour tone for your vehicle, and I would agree that multiple thin coats of Tamiya work better than one or two thick coats. I would also look at the possibility of using Vallejo model air, this is excellent for brush painting as well as air brushing.

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Hi Martin!


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