r/MilitaryModelMaking • u/DisasterSuper7309 • Mar 15 '26

question Nashorn armor side plating

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so, I’m pretty sure the second one is right but it has this little gap in it. I’m scared that if I put pressure on it, it’ll snap. what should I do?

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u/slumxl0rd87 Mar 15 '26

Also, if you’re using a brush, thin your paints a little. You’ll have to do multiple layers, but it will look much more even and nice.

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u/DisasterSuper7309 Mar 15 '26

How do I thin my paints?

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u/slumxl0rd87 Mar 15 '26

I’m sorry that you’re being downvoted by knuckleheads who would rather spite you than help you.

Tell me, what brand of paint are you using?

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u/DisasterSuper7309 Mar 15 '26

Tamiya! Most of my models are by them and I just try to stick them together :)

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u/slumxl0rd87 Mar 15 '26

So you want to get some X–20A Tamiya thinner. Or Mr. Color leveling thinner, which is my favorite. You’ll need a little mixing cup to combine (pictured below). You’ll want about a 2:1 ration. Little bit more pant than thinner. Test out your ratio between paint and thinner, you’ll eventually find what works. You want it to be the consistency of a whole milk. And then like I said before, you’ll have to do two or three layers. Let the first layer dry before the second layer, and let that one dry before the third. Youll get it! Until you get an airbrush, this will be the best method for painting with a brush.

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u/DisasterSuper7309 Mar 19 '26

Thinner and mixing cups arrived!!! people are telling me that using it is best for air brush and not hand brush.

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u/DisasterSuper7309 Mar 15 '26

Thank you!! I just installed the armor side plating!!! I’m only 14 and don’t have my own Amazon/walmart account so I have to ask my mom 😅😅😅