Make flat black look polished
Brushing makes flat black shine
July 1, 2017
I use this technique to make flat black look polished and it also magnifies small details on other colors.
Using a soft paintbrush and graphite stick, I brush over the areas I’ve painted flat black to give them a polished look and show off other details. While I’ve seen others using pencils for a similar effect, the soft paintbrush gets into all the model’s nooks and crannies.
In the photo I’ve brushed over acrylics from Tamiya (flat black XF-1) and Vallejo (green RLM62). The dash and switches pop with just a little graphite.
I later added other detail to the interior.
Tip submitted by:
Mike Hamm
Canyon Lake, Texas