SKYWARPED_128 wrote:I love the concept, as well as the choice of colors and the wordings!
If I may make a suggestion, try to go for a few more coats of thinned paint for a smoother surface. Another technique is to apply a coat of thinner (the same kind you use to thin the paint) over the final coat of paint, in order to keep the paint in its liquid state a little longer, thus allowing it to settle down and even out.
I'd also recommend using an airbrush, but those might not be to your tastes.
Anyways, nice job!
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:A nice custom like this deserves some kudos!
Actually, there's really no exact ratio to thinning paint. Even with the same color of the same brand, different batches can produce varying consistencies. The best way is to try to get it to the consistency of skim milk. That means, when you swirl the paint in a jar or cup, it leaves a thin translucent film that runs back down the wall of the jar.
I usually just eye it when I thin paints for airbrushing. In general, a 1:1 ratio is a good place to start.
Shuttershock wrote:Basically, what I'm worried the most about is it being too thin and seeping into the cracks. I tend to work from the inside out (gears to panels), so the last thing I want is the top layer running and screwing up the sublayers. With light colors, I try to buy paint with a little less flow so the colors don't run, at the cost of some streak lines.
Shuttershock wrote:Plus I hand paint because I'm not precise enough to airbrush panels and then detail the gaps.
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