Bounce Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 For those that use paint to accent details on knobs,gauge bezels, switches,lights,dials,pointers etc... what's the Pro method? I just picked up some Gundamgame? paint markers with fine tip to see if they will provide more uniform application to the raised details on cockpit instrumentation. to date I've used fine brush or the quick and dirty method of large brush to feather over raised details... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bounce Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 https://scale-model-aircraft.com/blog/how-to-paint-plastic-model-airplanes-cockpits-essential-tips Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tato Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) Hi Bounce, What I do first is paint the basic color of the panel, then paint the instruments. After that, I apply a wash. This helps to tune and "refine" the details. Finally, I use the dry brush technique to bring out all the details that are in relief. That has been my main method, but ultimately I have started to apply a wash after painting the base colour of the panel. This helps to paint in more detail because it shows you where the boundaries of the reliefs are. It´s more forgiving. I learned it in this video. It uses a seat as an example, but the method is the same for the instrument panel. Hope this helps! Regards, Tato Edited August 5, 2020 by Tato Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bounce Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Napalmakita Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Same process as mentioned above but I've used white n silver color pencils to pick out switches n raised details with nice results...in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bounce Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 excellent! what brand of silver/white colored pencils? thanks for your thoughts! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Napalmakita Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 PRISMACOLOR...i keep a nice metal sharpener near by also...keeping the tip sharp gives a more crisp result. Just lightly drag the sharpened tip on its side at first...like dry brushing...then you can go in and actually get heavier with the pencil if you want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bounce Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 this looks like the ticket! soft core! https://www.amazon.com/Prismacolor-3598T-Premier-Colored-Pencils/dp/B000C6RCD0?th=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Napalmakita Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bounce said: this looks like the ticket! soft core! https://www.amazon.com/Prismacolor-3598T-Premier-Colored-Pencils/dp/B000C6RCD0?th=1 I have a similar artist kit..you might need to grab the metallic ones individually tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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