Any tips on how to paint (1/35) the new digital camo, either ACU or ABU's? I generally use oils, but it looks like the new patterns will be a lot harder than even BDU's.
New digital camo
Aug 11, 2008
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I'd think masking and spraying is the only way to go. Plus aspirin for the headache afterwards.
At that scale, if I were doing it I'd cut toothpicks in likeable patterns and apply the paint "woodcut" style. From how far away does it need to look good?
Stephen "FPilot" Bierce/IPMS #35922
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...I think I'd make decals.
Another thought. How about finding some sharpie pens/permanent markers in the right colors and doing them by hand?
I don't think it would be easy to get decals to fit and conform around a
1/35th scale figure. Plus, all of the pockets, etc would have to be cut separately.A super fine brush with oils may work, but would be extremely tedious, and I was looking for some other suggestions.
arrangements. It usually comes in green blocks and can be sourced at discount stores. Paint the main base colour, then break off a piece and use it as a stamp to aply the top colours. Some bloke tried this over on Armorama or Missing-Lynx with good results.
Regards Mike
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