Very interesting. I often use a black primer on figures so I can spay white over from above as a Zenithal Hazing. Thank you for doing and sharing this stuff-it’s really helpful. Take care and keep safe and well. Rob from UK
Such in-depth explanations of black basing 101 through 201 combined with practical demonstrations make this series a 'must watch'. I was especially interested in the pre-shading, or lack of it, with specific regard to weathering. What also intrigues me (as an intermediate novice) is the relationship between these base techniques and say, differing panel line washes, and of course weathering. More tutorials in these areas pretty please! But hey, massive thanks for your time and thoughts so far. Al
David Eichenlaub the needle guard , when spraying small, tight patterns close to the workpiece, can cause the air to not be as smooth, and possible problems...
Interesting post, I will need to try it soon. Just as a side note, those MRP paints are gorgeous. Great blend of enamels durability and acrylics ease of use and spray-ability. Not sure I understand all the concepts of the black basing, but getting there.
Hi Matt, My question is: when you do your final covering, do you use your paint straight out of the bottle or do you thin it down like 50, 70 or 90% so that it takes much more passes to cover the marbling ? By the way, I've watched all your black basing and finally I'm how people do the marbling effect on planes. Now it's time for me to practice so that I can work on my battle worn Dauntless. Cheer
If you're basing your sea grey with a lighter grey, shouldn't you simply base your green with a lighter green? And if you want a warm/cool shift, you could just add a drop of blue or red to whatever you're basing with. One logic step further, couldn't you start black basing with a neutral grey, and then just tint it with a couple of drops of primary, depending on what's going over the top?
I’ve watched this black basing series several times now. And every time I’ve walked away with something new. Very helpful indeed. 👍 cheers
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Very interesting.
I often use a black primer on figures so I can spay white over from above as a Zenithal Hazing.
Thank you for doing and sharing this stuff-it’s really helpful. Take care and keep safe and well. Rob from UK
Such in-depth explanations of black basing 101 through 201 combined with practical demonstrations make this series a 'must watch'. I was especially interested in the pre-shading, or lack of it, with specific regard to weathering. What also intrigues me (as an intermediate novice) is the relationship between these base techniques and say, differing panel line washes, and of course weathering. More tutorials in these areas pretty please! But hey, massive thanks for your time and thoughts so far.
Al
Great Video Series! How about a video on a U.S Navy Low visibility scheme? Thanks a lot for these videos!
I love this tutorial. One quick question when doing the marbling do you thin the paint or is it straight out of the bottle?
since you are painting different shades of basicly the same colour, do you clean your air brush between shades?
Quick swab and flush, but no deep clean.
Which green did you start w/ for your foundational base? why are you spraying w/out a needle guard?
David Eichenlaub the needle guard , when spraying small, tight patterns close to the workpiece, can cause the air to not be as smooth, and possible problems...
Interesting post, I will need to try it soon. Just as a side note, those MRP paints are gorgeous. Great blend of enamels durability and acrylics ease of use and spray-ability. Not sure I understand all the concepts of the black basing, but getting there.
Matt what’s with all the hellcats as paint mules “always a bridesmaid never a bride”!!!
Best balance of cheap (weekend editions etc), fast to throw together, and good level of surface detail...
Hi Matt, My question is: when you do your final covering, do you use your paint straight out of the bottle or do you thin it down like 50, 70 or 90% so that it takes much more passes to cover the marbling ?
By the way, I've watched all your black basing and finally I'm how people do the marbling effect on planes. Now it's time for me to practice so that I can work on my battle worn Dauntless.
Cheer
It really depends on the subject, the paint (not just the brand, even the color), what I'm after.
If you're basing your sea grey with a lighter grey, shouldn't you simply base your green with a lighter green? And if you want a warm/cool shift, you could just add a drop of blue or red to whatever you're basing with. One logic step further, couldn't you start black basing with a neutral grey, and then just tint it with a couple of drops of primary, depending on what's going over the top?
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