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Tutorial

Model Color basic use


guide for airbrushing
The Model Color range of colors has been formulated for use with a brush,
but can be used with an airbrush due to its properties. Using an adequate
dilution ratio it will present the ideal density and fluidity for its use.

Chema Cabrero

1 The Model Color range includes a variety of tonal 2 In this case we will use Model Color Field Blue 70.964 3 It can be added directly into the airbrush cup, measuring
scales for several shades. It can be very useful to as a base. The recommended mixing ratio is two parts the volume by the number of drops.
simulate light and shadow effects on our model. of Airbrush Thinner 71.261 to two parts of paint.

4 Then add the airbrush thinner in the same ratio. Adding 5 Mix with a flat brush, trying to reach the bottom of the 6 The final mixture should have a texture and density
three drops of Airbrush Flow Improver 71.262 for every airbrush cup. If you are working with a small cup, it is similar to that of Model Air.
ten drops of paint improves the flow of the mix. better to use a plastic bottle to prepare the mixture and
pour it afterwards.

7 Several thin layers of paint are applied. Since we are 8 The Model Color range has a wide variety of shades 9 Again, the mixture should have the right density and
talking about a base coat, we should work from a that allow recreating light effects based on the zenithal texture, resulting in a homogeneous mixture.
distance and not too close to the model. concept.

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Model Color basic use guide for airbrushing

10 In this step the mixture can be sprayed from above with 11 The final effect should be clean and smooth. Excessive
the airbrush, at a distance of about 10 cm. pressure could ruin the work as the paint dries in the air,
creating the unwanted “orange peel” texture.

12 The finished model with


its basic highlighting and
shading effects.

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