Chris, Richard, Lance, Gregory, Des, Adam, Andrew, and Bud,
Thanks to all for the positive feedback! I appreciate the comments especially coming from Modelers who produce such classic and beautiful builds!! A little better explaination of my streaking technique is as follows:
1. base coat of a good Strong Acrylic CDL. Polyscale, Misterkit, and Citadel Paints are all good.
2. I prefer Artists Oils but this one was done using Extra Color WW1 German Topside green.
3. Apply the green to areas where you want to match the darkest streaks, if using a Model Paint Enamel thin the paint before applying. If using oils, wet your brush in thinner after loading with your oils. Apply in the direction of the streaks with a flat brush. \Next use a 1/4" brush dampened with thinner and spread out the paint/oils.
4. Determine the really light areas and with a semi clean brush, again dampened with thinner brush in the direction of the streaks applying enough pressure to remove paint/ pigment.
5. Go back in darker areas with paint/ oils and apply as needed.
6. When satisfied,( remove and add paint as needed), let dry a little and then smooth / blend with a large very soft brush.
Remember you are working wet. Not a problem with Artists oils but if using thinned model paint DO NOT let it dry prior to removing for the lighter areas.
I hope this clarifies my process, if not I did a tutorial on the other site
RAGIII
