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    How far to is it acceptable to go with photoshop?

    I've just taken this snap of a WIP. Photo on the left is cropped but unedited 1/3 size - photo on the right is the same with slight noise reduction, curves adjustment (contrast only) and vignetting applied. (I think I could argue that with care, all this could be recreated for real with lights...
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    Dullcote

    I've just discovered the wonder that is testors dullcote :) ... Anybody got any advice / opinions about painting over it...? should I only use right at the end? what not to do with it? etc...
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    What is this surface texture?

    Here's a close up shot of a mini I'm currently working on... question is : Is this surface texture normal? is it exagerated due to paint? is it bad preparation (should I have rubbed it down with fine wire wool more?) or is it just a 'quality' of metal mini's? It looks quite smooth from a...
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    airbrushing matt enamel

    Hi all, has anyone got any tips or advice when spraying matt enamel? what's the best thinner?, Is spraying a good idea? how many coats, cleaning airbrush etc and whilst we're on the subject what about the Tamiya acrylics, thinned with their own brand thinner and anything else? Does matt enamel...
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    TomasP WIP

    Thought it about time I created a WIP, (It might encourage me to actually finish something) basecoated with basic shadow and highlights: C and C's welcome, many thanks...
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    Help with an Airbrush Question

    Hi folks, could anyone suggest/explain to me why paint applied with an airbrush tends to dry with a significantly 'matter' finish than the exact same paint mix applied with a brush? Many thanks
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    Help and advice

    Howdy fine folks, I've been painting and reading for a few months now and I'm at a point where I'm looking for any advice on what's going wrong and what I can do better with my painting... I paint and strip, paint and strip and I'm yet to complete anything, but mainly I've been focusing on...
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