HELP: Oil paint colors for dry brushing

[Hyun Yu]

I mainly build 1/35 armor kits of all nationality and era. I use Tamiya
Acrylics and ModelMaster Acryls.

I've come to the conclusion that the acrylic paint is not so ideal for
drybrushing--the paint seems to dry too fast. So, I'm thinking about
getting some artist's oil paint for drybrushing only.

What colors would you suggest that I start out with, that'll cover as many
eventualities (i.e., NATO camo patterns, WW2 German colors, etc.) as
possible? I'd like to start out with maybe 4 or 5 colors. Also, what kind
of thinner should I use? Can I (should I) use the same thinner to clean the
brush?

Thanks very much in advance,

Hyun Yu

[CSRZ28]

From Hyun:
<........> >I've come to the conclusion that the acrylic paint is not so ideal

for
>drybrushing--the paint seems to dry too fast. So, I'm thinking about
>getting some artist's oil paint for drybrushing only.

>What colors would you suggest that I start out with, that'll cover as many
>eventualities (i.e., NATO camo patterns, WW2 German colors, etc.) as
>possible?

For a variety of uses (either dry brushing, washes or figures), I suggest Raw
Umber, Burnt Sienna, White and Payne's Grey.

As for thinners, I use mineral spirits to thin and clean up. Keep 2-3 jars of
thinner close by. #1 for initial cleaning, 2 and 3 for additional cleaning
steps. You'll find that #1 jar will become so dirty, you can use it for washes
instead of mixing one up.

experiment and have some fun!

Chuck Ryan
Springfield, OH

[Don and Kim Dingwall]

Add lamp black, red, blue and a good yellow to that list from the other chap.
Last a lifetime, and will give you all the colours of the rainbow.
Buy quality, spend the extra $$$. It'll be the only time you have to.
HTH
Don

[Lodger]

You might want to try the 'water-mixable' oil paints by winsor &
newton. they have slow drying time like oils but clean up with soap &
water :).

Lodger

[Ron Smith]

Unbleached titanium works for just about everything when used as a highlight.
It's very pale tan and not near as stark as white.

[Hyun Yu]

Thanks to all of you folks--I appreciate very much the color suggestions.
Lodger, I went and got some of those Windsor & Newton water-mixable oil
paint, sounds like the best of both worlds... I hope to give it a try soon.

Thanks again,

Hyun.

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