Drybrushing help!

modeler1964 · Post by **modeler1964** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:31 pm

I attempted my first try at drybrushing the other day using a Tamiya Titanium Silver straight from the bottle. I found that the paint dried very quickly and was hard for me to get the hang of it. Should I have added a retarder or thinned it first?

USSARCADIA · Post by **USSARCADIA** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:23 pm

I've found Tamiya paints aren't great for drybrushing. Try some Polyscale or other brand.

DasPhule · Post by **DasPhule** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:26 pm

LOL! See the flat coat thread, I JUST posted about that very color! LOL!

Erin
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modeler1964 · Post by **modeler1964** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:09 pm

DasPhule wrote:LOL! See the flat coat thread, I JUST posted about that very color! LOL!

Erin
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Thats crazy! LOL! Hey someone also recommended vallejo for drybrushing in fact, this link to the product:

http://www.coloradominiatures.com/in...ROD&ProdID=607

Opinions?

Mark Yungblut · Post by **Mark Yungblut** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:32 pm

You could also try with Model Masters silver. When drybrushing with silver I tend to use an enamel. I find they drybrush better than acrylics.

The other thing I use is metallic printers inks. these are basically pigments and they need to be used with a carrier. I use then with either humbrol clear or linseed oil.

Cheers,

Mark