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Offline Epeeman

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Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
« Reply #15 on: April 21, 2012, 07:43:16 AM »
Again, many thanks -

I'm flattered that everyone seems to like my standard of brush painting - appreciated as I have always been a bit self conscious (in the past) comparing to the work of others (who spray) which always seems so much better to the point they actually look real!

The key (what works for me anyway) is to use a base coat prior to main colour (usually neutral colour like light grey, but does depend on what top colour is going to be) and then really thin paint before brushing on.   Thirdly, build up in layers (once paint dry) with brush strokes moving in one direction (such as along wing for example) and then alternate direction on subsequent coats - I always make sure though that last coat brush strokes are in the direction of the airflow over aircraft surface - hope this all makes sense!!

Dave
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