Yo Dawg, Kenny Boucher hitting you up on the Literal BEST of all days; today, we’re doing yellow. No Shortcuts, we’re going to nurture these up from the ground floor.
We’re going to be the Vallejo Game Color Series, no airbrush colors WHAT. SO. EVER.
This is advanced, you need to go back and go over the previous videos to catch up on your airbrushing skills.
Here’s what you’ll need.
- Orange Fire
- Gold Yellow
- MoonYellow
- White
- Airbrush Flow Improver
In the video, you’ll notice I’m not trying to get full coverage right off the bat. I’m just trying to build up the color slowly. No exaggeration, FIVE thin coats to get to this point. In the video you’ll notice I point out some grey spots, so I go over it again.
Step 2.
Golden Yellow, We’re going to pop those highlights out on the big major panel that are going to remain yellow. A lot of the under carriage stuff is going to be grey. This is another 5 thing coats. The infinity line details are subtle, we need to go slow to make those details pop.
Pro-Tip: If I use two colors, I use the second brighter color to highlight.
Step 3:
Golden Yellow and Moon yellow, this is how we get those great transitions. The Golden yellow was the bright color but now it’s the dark color. We’re going back over the main highlights. Thin paint, full air, to avoid the build up.
Step 4:
Moon Yellow by itself on the highlights, each is a stage, you’re trying to narrow the focus and build off the previous highlight. We’re trying to highlight from the orange yellow to the yellow yellow.
Step 5:
Reinforce what we just did, get in tight and make it pop.
Step 6.
Add a bit of white and go over the highlights one more time. Go really tight and to the center.
Step 7.
Add in the FINAL bit of pure white in the tiniest little bits; to make this pop.
That’s it. It takes a lot of coats, dawg.
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About the Author: Kenny Boucher
Kenny Boucher
Job Title: Master of Miniature Artistry & Podcast Writer
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About Kenny Boucher: Tabletop gaming since the late 1990s; Kenny joined the Spikey Bits team in 2011, communicating his vast knowledge in articles about how to paint miniatures and more.
Kenny Boucher is not just a name but a brand synonymous with top-tier miniature painting in the world of tabletop wargaming. As the creative force behind Next Level Painting, Kenny has earned his place as a respected authority in the hobby community.
Along with Rob, he co-founded and co-hosted the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes. His unparalleled skills, innovative techniques, and engaging tutorials have made him a go-to resource for hobbyists looking to elevate their painting game.
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