Brush painting Rubicon Models M5 Stuart wargaming miniature

[@modelchili]

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[@Modkits131]

As a sole brush painter who doesn’t own an airbrush. I appreciate it immensely that you painted the model without an airbrush. Absolute mad lad. :-)

[@modelchili]

I really enjoy building and painting kits without messing around with the airbrush. It might take a bit longer but it's quite relaxing.

[@chronospeedster]

Honestly? The best brush paint finish i ever seen on YT! No brush strokes at all and stunning final result, amazing. I can't use an airbrush for healty issue and space, cause of this i wanna enjoy this hobby with the brush paint still. 99% of people say the same thing "oh man, but an airbrush, you can't achieve good results with brushes" and i hate this statement cause is not true. Sure, it's much more tedious but, if you enjoy this hobby, just take your time and that's it.

[@modelchili]

Thank you, very kind of you to say.

[@iainpeat1620]

Really good to see you back Sam.

[@frederiksen8893]

Superb ! Fell a sleep with in 10 min....best ASMR.... thx ;-)

[@modelchili]

Then my work here is complete!

[@chevilla7010]

Another great build Sam.

[@modelchili]

Thank you 🤗

[@mp-modelplastic]

Very good video. excelente work in the model. I love the tecnic of brush painting. Greetings from Portugal🙋‍♂

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@Drachenhannes]

This looks beyond awesome. Was just watching some of your videos when this came out and it's great to see you back.

[@modelchili]

Thank you! It's been a busy year.

[@Drachenhannes]

@@modelchili It sure has. Especially since i started modelbuilding myself thanks to you. I have the NX 01 and 02 standing next to each other and my second ship is something i am really proud of. So thanks for that. If my 1000 scale Enterprise C is ever ready for print you can have one for sure :D

[@MrBMBuilder]

Chili Willy another great model from you, I thought it was 1/35 at the start!!

[@modelchili]

Cheers!

[@paulgertsch7105]

The treads turned out great. So realistic.

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@marcosfernandeznanita7150]

Very cool build, I haven’t built a tank yet but some day I will

[@modelchili]

Thanks, you should!

[@lesvenus3788]

Just lovely. Do you thin your Vallejo Model Air paints when airbrushing? If so with what please?

[@modelchili]

Thanks! No I don't.

[@victoriasmith8229]

Relatively "chip" free. 😆🤣🍟

[@modelchili]

Finally someone mentioned it!

[@LocktOnArt]

Looks great!, will this draw you back in to armor modelling?

[@modelchili]

Thanks! Yeah maybe for the smaller brands. I don't really have room for big 1/35 scale tanks these days.

[@dr.shrimppuerto-rico2649]

I wanted to say thanks, I watched your Star Destroyer video and now I'm going to try and paint one myself! I'm glad brush painting can look so good, I was nervous to try it out without an airbrush. Is there a particular brush set that you would recommend?

[@modelchili]

Thank you! I don't even notice the brands of brushes I use. I just usually buy cheap nice looking ones from my local art store.

[@_faturyplay_8942]

Wow, that's cool model!

[@modelchili]

Cheers!

[@Salty_Balls]

Hey Sam, What are your feelings on the Vallejo varnishes? I've been trying them for Gundams. I don't think I've gotten them to work for me. If I brush them, I can see the brush strokes. If I airbrush them, I have to put the on so very thin that I don't know if it's any better then hitting the model with a rattle can of clear. Thoughts?

[@modelchili]

I don't use them often, and only for specific reasons like the one in this video. My main issue with them is that they can take a long time to dry when airbrushing. I sprayed on the matt varnish on my Galactica model and it felt slightly tacky for days. Apart from that I don't usually have too many problems with them. When brush painting I lay down multiple thin coats to reduce the brush strokes. But yes I prefer to use Tamiya spay cans for flat and gloss varnish, they've always worked the best for me.