MRNVL Art

I started this build with the goal of learning more about the practical use of panel scribing and placement. I've been practicing carving my own lines with every tool you can imagine for years but the "golden mean" for placing them properly has always eluded me. This time around I focused very intently on creating details with purpose, that is I decided what a detail would be before I started modifying my kit. I know it sounds obvious but this epiphany completely opened my eyes to what this discipline should actually be used for, creating hatches, panels, and recesses. I believe what I was able to create with this new knowledge is both more realistic and aesthetically pleasing. Along the way this build also became a test of my ability to conform to the IPMS build standard. Seams were obsessively filled, holes were drilled to uniform depth, weathering was applied with balance between subsections in mind. The build portion has always been my weakest and I'm...

Want to learn how to paint metallics like this? Of course you do! let's learn how. If you haven't read my other paint guides and you're a beginner I highly recommend you do so first. There are a TON of options for metal paint. Want an easy to apply and heavily covering one? Acrylic. Want a tough one to use in places where parts need to move? Enamel. Want a delicate one so reflective and wispy you can see your reflection? Lacquer. There are also 2 special options for metallic painting, Loose Pigments which can be custom mixed into pearl or solid metallic paints and buffing powders which are for extreme reflection. And before you ask, No there is no "best" metallic paint. Do some experimenting to find which one best suits your needs. Step 1: Clean and Prime The worst enemy of a metallic paint job is a messy under layer. Why? Because metallic paints are reflective and quite often semi translucent. Anything wrong on a lower laye...

Its been a while since i've done one of these and i dont want to ramble so let's jump right into it. What is Shading/Highlighting? Simply put shading is a paint technique that simulates Shadows , which can make an object look three dimensional. Technically speaking Shading and Highlighting refer to the same thing, when working off your base coat a darker color will be a shade and a brighter one will be a highlight. There are several different styles of shading/ highlighting, each with their own pros and cons. Panel Highlighting - The most prevalent style used in Gundam painting. Each part or subsection is treated as its own "shade area". This style creates a great amount of contrast and so is very visually interesting . Its down side is that is does not convey a sense of realism . Positional Highlighting - The "Miniature Painting" style. The artist visualizes a point of light and highlights the entire model as a single "s...

Strap in folks, this is going to be a lengthy resource post. You can find all of the tools and accessories mentioned in this guide   HERE This guide is a total presentation of the topic of air based painting, whether you are a total beginner or just looking for some specific information. Before I delve into the meta game and your eyes glaze over, here's the FAQ: Which Airbrush do I buy? Short answer: A Gravity Fed , Dual Action , Internal Mix Airbrush.   Whichever one falls into your price range. This setup will be the easiest for you to not only use but also maintain. What is the difference between Single and Dual action?   Short answer: Single action is a glorified spray can. When you push down on the trigger paint and air mix in the brush.The paint is then atomized by air pressure and propelled out of the tip of the brush. A dual action brush allows the user to vary the rate at which paint can escape the tip of the brush resulting in a wide...