a strange question

[absolutrudy]

I\'ve read almost every post and article about applying colors when basecoating a layering, but even if I follow them to the letter, the paint still doesn\'t cover very well and tends to be soupy.

I prime the mini black for starters, and add only a drop of distilled H20 per drop of paint. I even dab my brush on a paper towel to get rid of the excess. Even after all that, I still get a streaky result, especially on large surfaces like a coat. Is it I that just needs to be patient and add several of these thin layers for even the basecoat? I use a small sized brush to apply and MSP and Vallejo paints for everything that I paint. Suggestions from pros/novices are welcome. Thanks.

 

[airhead]

Read a bit further down the screen and find a very similar post.

http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/viewthread.php?tid=14634

As to coverage:
Short answer - if you can cover it in one coat, your paint is too thick.

As to streaks:
Are you mixing your thinner and your paint well?
Are you using a cheap brush?
Does your water have problems? Use distilled or deionized.
Add a drop of dish soap to a cup of your thinner water.
Try a bit of flow impover.

 

[Ogrebane]

My base coat is usually 3 - 4 layers thick. I think you need more layers.

 

[Shawn R. L.]

Try a different brand of paint and use a brush with very soft bristles as stiff bristles will push the paint into grooves and peaks. Might try using a larger brush.

 

[J2FcM]

Are the series 7 softer more springy brushes than GW\'s? That might be the cause of my base coating streaks... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

 

[No Such Agency]

Originally posted by J2FcM


Are the series 7 softer more springy brushes than GW\'s? That might be the cause of my base coating streaks... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

LOL that\'d be the first time using GW brushes SOLVED a problem

 

[Bastetcat]

Originally posted by absolutrudy
...the paint still doesn\'t cover very well and tends to be soupy....

Perhaps you need to stir/shake your paint more. Or...

Originally posted by absolutrudy
...Is it I that just needs to be patient and add several of these thin layers for even the basecoat?

YES!

 

[J2FcM]

Leave me and my GW brushes alone!!!

You should see the quality of the \"10 free\" brushes that came with the GW paint set I bought... 2 forked, 3 had stray hairs, and gobbly boo.

Right now my fine detail brush is a mess, the only ones I really like are the dry brushes... WHICH I cannot figure out for the life of me why they are called dry brushes... shorter bristles and a point that stays... They seem like the best GW brush.

But really, you think the GW brushes may be causing streaks due to bristle compressing paint?

 

[demonherald]

Try not using too small a brush..Use the largest you can get away with for basecoating.
Imagine painting a wall you\'d never get a smooth finish with a tiny brush but you would with a roller

 

[tooshy]

I agree - size matters! I use a number 1 brush on all my models. I\'ve just spoken about this in another thread (the one asking about W&N brushes) - I used to use 0 or 00 thinking it would make it easier \'cos the models are so small. But the paint dries on the brush because it can\'t hold so much and you get streaks \'cos you are having to reload the brush again and again to complete the area.

Answer: Use a larger brush and lay down your paint smoother and with less strokes. Oh...and yes, you do need lots of layers! I read somewhere about testing the thickness of your paint on a newspaper - if you can only just see the print then its too thick. You should still be able to read it easily through the paint :]

 

[Orb]

Tooshy is totally right. Size 1 is my favourite.