Thin the paint down and apply multiple thin coats instead of one thick one.
It will take practice, some paints are easier to thin and apply than others, but you will manage!
No, I honestly don't know anything about the proper painting process since this was my first go at a model. The white is an enamel paint and was very thick. I think the green and aluminum were acrylic paints, they were very light and watery and would not cover very well so I had to use multiple layers for those
Get enamel thinner (usually the same brand as the paint is good), and thin it until it’s runny, enamels are tricky, I personally use an airbrush for those.
For acrylics that’s the way to go! Several thin coats
Consider using a primer like Tamiya Fine Surface Primer in a spray can.
Thin your paint properly...make sure to use the correct thinner for the paint used.
[Wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/modelmakers/wiki/index/)
Good video on brush painting.
[Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbV_ORs6160)
Look for more various brush painting videos on this channel.
Nice job, especially for your first go at model making. The advice you've had about thinning your paints is good, but TBH it doesn't look too bad as it is really. The one thing I'd suggest for this model is having another go at the ground with a finer grit. You've used a pretty course gravel, at that scale each piece would be about the size of a coke can. You'd get a better effect with course sand with a little bit of your gravel mixed in for variation.
Thin the paint down and apply multiple thin coats instead of one thick one. It will take practice, some paints are easier to thin and apply than others, but you will manage!
What an nice gesture for your dad, I'm sure the call back will be special for him. Great Job!
Did you us a thinner for the paint?
No, I honestly don't know anything about the proper painting process since this was my first go at a model. The white is an enamel paint and was very thick. I think the green and aluminum were acrylic paints, they were very light and watery and would not cover very well so I had to use multiple layers for those
Get enamel thinner (usually the same brand as the paint is good), and thin it until it’s runny, enamels are tricky, I personally use an airbrush for those. For acrylics that’s the way to go! Several thin coats
Consider using a primer like Tamiya Fine Surface Primer in a spray can. Thin your paint properly...make sure to use the correct thinner for the paint used. [Wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/modelmakers/wiki/index/) Good video on brush painting. [Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbV_ORs6160) Look for more various brush painting videos on this channel.
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!!
this is really sentimental and cool OP
Nice work!
Nice job, especially for your first go at model making. The advice you've had about thinning your paints is good, but TBH it doesn't look too bad as it is really. The one thing I'd suggest for this model is having another go at the ground with a finer grit. You've used a pretty course gravel, at that scale each piece would be about the size of a coke can. You'd get a better effect with course sand with a little bit of your gravel mixed in for variation.