Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge - 40K Terra

Baron von Lexus · 01-23-2008

Hey everyone, Heres a tutorial on how to make painting camoflauge quick and easy.

First off all methods mentioned here I did with an airbrush but you can get a similar effect with good masking and drybrushing. I'll make a note of how to do this for each step with a *. I'll be using my Death Korps Baneblade as an example but the method can be used for any vehicle.

Important Note: Make sure you have good venilation and air circulation before airbrushing or spraypainting!

The Basics: First off prime you tank of choice with either white or black. I prefer black but if you're doing an all grey camo it can be a bit difficult to get a good coat in one swipe with an airbrush or it might take a really long time drybrushing.
Example:

Next choose your desired camo scheme and colors. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Find a picture if its in a book somewhere or if you made it up draw it. If you can't draw it chances are you can't paint/design it.

Step by Step: Ok once you've gotten the basics down its time to start painting preperation. I'll be using a masking technique that works particularly well with disruption patterns. For concealment patterns you can just bypass these few steps and start painting however you see fit for concealment.

Step 1: After the model has been primed its time for the basecoat. This is going to be the main color of the tank. As a general rule I go by what I see the most off in the pattern.
*If you're not using an airbrush this is the most ardous part of painting as you need to paint the whole thing with your basecoat to get a good finish.

Example: Here the basecoat is Catachan Green.

Step 2: Let the basecoat dry thoroughly. The next step is to apply pattern over the basecoat. Most disruption patterns usually have 2-3 colors so for the next color choose the one you see the second most of. To apply the pattern requires some masking. Get some masking tape/painters tape or anything that peels off pretty easily so you can remove it when you're done.
Example: Blue Painting tape.

Step 3: Cut/tear the shape of the pattern you're going for from the tape. Apply this to the tank. Then go airbrush the second color on over the masked pattern.
*Drybrush evenly over the tape. Be gentle so that you dont pull off the tape accidently and screw up your pattern if you want a rigid one. Otherwise just use the tape as a "guideline."

Example:

Step 4: If you are doing 2 colors peel off the tape after the second color has dried and you're done! If you plan to do a three or more color pattern leave the tape on and put a new layer on over it that way you wont paint over the color you already masked off.
Example:

Now all you have left to do is detailing and you'll have a really cool camo-ed tank to game with, courtesy of the 501st Death Korps of Krieg.

Any questions feel free to ask and if you need specific help PM me and I'll see what I can do for you.

Baron

Ion Raptor · 01-23-2008

Very nice!

Rellik · 01-23-2008

sweet dude + rep

Brother Warchild · 01-23-2008

Nice tut Baron,I have also used leafs twigs and such from outside.

Warmaster Romulas · 01-23-2008

nice tut man

Mart007 · 01-24-2008

+ Rep "Tank" you that was exellent, and it looks fantastic!!!!!!!

Baron von Lexus · 01-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brother Warchild

Nice tut Baron,I have also used leafs twigs and such from outside.

I've done that for my paintball gear using the same method but leaves and twigs dont work so well in a disruption pattern. I'll probably put up another one or add to this one for concealment.

Krom_stormbrow · 01-24-2008

*crook appears from the side of the stage, drags mart kicking off stage* +rep baron

Lord Commander Erus · 01-24-2008

Hmmmm.... Now I need the valks to get done!

hairyyahoo · 01-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krom_stormbrow

*crook appears from the side of the stage, drags mart kicking off stage* +rep baron

*this is followed by sounds of mart recieving the stick beating of a lifetime!*

nice tute BvL, +rep

Baron von Lexus · 01-24-2008

Thanks again guys. And if anyone needs help specifically feel free to either ask here or PM me.

Mart007 · 01-24-2008

A quicky, I am in middle of airbrushing my Wave Serpants, I have done the base coat and highlighted them with it. Now I'm ready to mask for my bone parts. I have lo-tac masking tape, is that going to be OK? I dont want to wreck my handy work!

(This is my first AB job)

masterofweirdness · 01-24-2008

Hmm... a quick question... does anyone in the US know how much an airbrush costs? I would love to try this... and if airbrushes aren't to expesnive... then I'll into it...

Baron von Lexus · 01-24-2008

Well i'm sure they can be very expensive if you get a high quality one. I have a pretty basic one I bought from Hobbytown USA and use the compressed air cannisters made by Badger. The whole deal cost me about $80 iirc. I'm nto really an expert on the subject but I'm sure you can find a pretty reasonable one if you look.

Mart007 · 01-25-2008

Mine cost a similar price in £, I got a compressor as well, so far I have spent 2 hours bascoating and highlight 3 tanks, so for me it's worth it!

here's were I got my stuff from (UK)

RDG Tools Online ltd AIR BRUSHES AND COMPRESSORS

when you look at the price of the compressor (£40) it's not bad when you consider the cannisters cost £12 for a big one, and the advantage I have found is you can control the pressure on the compressor.

Ides · 01-25-2008

I had a mind to look into this at one point too, but i reckon I'll wait a bit before investing in that little ditty...

Baron von Lexus · 01-25-2008

Compressers are much more expensive over here... and I can buy the cannisters for about 6-8 USD so it works. They last quite a long time too. But like anything else you have to personalize your own kit.

Rellik · 01-25-2008

i may have to look into getting a airbrush setup

Baron von Lexus · 01-25-2008

If you paint alot of tanks its worth it but I also use mine for my paintball gear as i mentioned earlier. Makes camo really easy.

Rellik · 01-25-2008

hmmmm its just an excuse for me to buy more tanks then lol

Draka · 02-14-2008

cool tutorial, and also cool Baneblade, good job on it

munkey joe paints · 02-17-2008

Nice work BvL!!! I saw this earlier but I guess never commented on it!!! I looked at it again for the "Ornsworld fursts" tank patterns. Im gonna use more "clashing and flashy" colors instead of realistic colors as you have done. I find realistic colors actually harder to do!!! Thanks again!!!

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Baron von Lexus Kriegsmeister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio, still waiting for a GW Store. Posts: 1,578 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 122 Thanked 141 Times in 102 Posts	Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge Hey everyone, Heres a tutorial on how to make painting camoflauge quick and easy. First off all methods mentioned here I did with an airbrush but you can get a similar effect with good masking and drybrushing. I'll make a note of how to do this for each step with a . I'll be using my Death Korps Baneblade as an example but the method can be used for any vehicle. Important Note: Make sure you have good venilation and air circulation before airbrushing or spraypainting! The Basics: First off prime you tank of choice with either white or black. I prefer black but if you're doing an all grey camo it can be a bit difficult to get a good coat in one swipe with an airbrush or it might take a really long time drybrushing. Example: Next choose your desired camo scheme and colors. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Find a picture if its in a book somewhere or if you made it up draw it. If you can't draw it chances are you can't paint/design it. Step by Step: Ok once you've gotten the basics down its time to start painting preperation. I'll be using a masking technique that works particularly well with disruption patterns. For concealment patterns you can just bypass these few steps and start painting however you see fit for concealment. Step 1: After the model has been primed its time for the basecoat. This is going to be the main color of the tank. As a general rule I go by what I see the most off in the pattern. If you're not using an airbrush this is the most ardous part of painting as you need to paint the whole thing with your basecoat to get a good finish. Example: Here the basecoat is Catachan Green. Step 2: Let the basecoat dry thoroughly. The next step is to apply pattern over the basecoat. Most disruption patterns usually have 2-3 colors so for the next color choose the one you see the second most of. To apply the pattern requires some masking. Get some masking tape/painters tape or anything that peels off pretty easily so you can remove it when you're done. Example: Blue Painting tape. Step 3: Cut/tear the shape of the pattern you're going for from the tape. Apply this to the tank. Then go airbrush the second color on over the masked pattern. Drybrush evenly over the tape. Be gentle so that you dont pull off the tape accidently and screw up your pattern if you want a rigid one. Otherwise just use the tape as a "guideline." Example: Step 4: If you are doing 2 colors peel off the tape after the second color has dried and you're done! If you plan to do a three or more color pattern leave the tape on and put a new layer on over it that way you wont paint over the color you already masked off. Example: Now all you have left to do is detailing and you'll have a really cool camo-ed tank to game with, courtesy of the 501st Death Korps of Krieg. Any questions feel free to ask and if you need specific help PM me and I'll see what I can do for you. Baron __________________ Self-Proclaimed Resident Krieg Expert* "The Krieg method of war is a measure of thier discipline and thier sacrifice. It demands respect from all - friend and foe alike." -Lord Commander Militant, Segmentum Obscurus Be Professional! Tutorials: Vehicle Camoflauge Weathering WIP Death Korps of Krieg + History of Valdenheim + Krieg Librarium Article Those are my models in my sig.

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Mart007 Lieutenant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,008 Rep Power: 1 Thanks: 102 Thanked 93 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Re: Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge + Rep "Tank" you that was exellent, and it looks fantastic!!!!!!! __________________ Follow my log (dont worry, it's a project log) http://www.40kterra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3223

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Baron von Lexus Kriegsmeister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio, still waiting for a GW Store. Posts: 1,578 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 122 Thanked 141 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge Thanks again guys. And if anyone needs help specifically feel free to either ask here or PM me. __________________ Self-Proclaimed Resident Krieg Expert "The Krieg method of war is a measure of thier discipline and thier sacrifice. It demands respect from all - friend and foe alike." -Lord Commander Militant, Segmentum Obscurus Be Professional! Tutorials: Vehicle Camoflauge Weathering WIP Death Korps of Krieg + History of Valdenheim + Krieg Librarium Article Those are my models in my sig.

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Mart007 Lieutenant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,008 Rep Power: 1 Thanks: 102 Thanked 93 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Re: Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge A quicky, I am in middle of airbrushing my Wave Serpants, I have done the base coat and highlighted them with it. Now I'm ready to mask for my bone parts. I have lo-tac masking tape, is that going to be OK? I dont want to wreck my handy work! (This is my first AB job) __________________ Follow my log (dont worry, it's a project log) http://www.40kterra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3223

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Baron von Lexus Kriegsmeister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio, still waiting for a GW Store. Posts: 1,578 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 122 Thanked 141 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge Well i'm sure they can be very expensive if you get a high quality one. I have a pretty basic one I bought from Hobbytown USA and use the compressed air cannisters made by Badger. The whole deal cost me about $80 iirc. I'm nto really an expert on the subject but I'm sure you can find a pretty reasonable one if you look. __________________ Self-Proclaimed Resident Krieg Expert "The Krieg method of war is a measure of thier discipline and thier sacrifice. It demands respect from all - friend and foe alike." -Lord Commander Militant, Segmentum Obscurus Be Professional! Tutorials: Vehicle Camoflauge Weathering WIP Death Korps of Krieg + History of Valdenheim + Krieg Librarium Article Those are my models in my sig.

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Mart007 Lieutenant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,008 Rep Power: 1 Thanks: 102 Thanked 93 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Re: Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge Mine cost a similar price in £, I got a compressor as well, so far I have spent 2 hours bascoating and highlight 3 tanks, so for me it's worth it! here's were I got my stuff from (UK) RDG Tools Online ltd AIR BRUSHES AND COMPRESSORS when you look at the price of the compressor (£40) it's not bad when you consider the cannisters cost £12 for a big one, and the advantage I have found is you can control the pressure on the compressor. __________________ Follow my log (dont worry, it's a project log) http://www.40kterra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3223

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Ides Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,105 Rep Power: 3 Thanks: 19 Thanked 49 Times in 47 Posts Blog Entries: 4	Re: Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge I had a mind to look into this at one point too, but i reckon I'll wait a bit before investing in that little ditty... __________________ 'Do it?' Dan, I'm not a Republic serial villain. Do you seriously think I'd explain my master-stroke if there remained the slightest chance of you affecting its outcome? I did it thirty-five minutes ago. For sale: One soul. Mint Condition, never been used.

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Baron von Lexus Kriegsmeister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio, still waiting for a GW Store. Posts: 1,578 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 122 Thanked 141 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge Compressers are much more expensive over here... and I can buy the cannisters for about 6-8 USD so it works. They last quite a long time too. But like anything else you have to personalize your own kit. __________________ Self-Proclaimed Resident Krieg Expert "The Krieg method of war is a measure of thier discipline and thier sacrifice. It demands respect from all - friend and foe alike." -Lord Commander Militant, Segmentum Obscurus Be Professional! Tutorials: Vehicle Camoflauge Weathering WIP Death Korps of Krieg + History of Valdenheim + Krieg Librarium Article Those are my models in my sig.

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Rellik Pancake Madman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wichita Kansas, or as we like to call it the dub k Posts: 1,856 Rep Power: 3 Thanks: 134 Thanked 173 Times in 130 Posts Blog Entries: 7	Re: Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge i may have to look into getting a airbrush setup __________________ This is Rellik and i approve this message www.myspace.com/makaala_d come on by and visit

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Baron von Lexus Kriegsmeister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio, still waiting for a GW Store. Posts: 1,578 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 122 Thanked 141 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge If you paint alot of tanks its worth it but I also use mine for my paintball gear as i mentioned earlier. Makes camo really easy. __________________ Self-Proclaimed Resident Krieg Expert "The Krieg method of war is a measure of thier discipline and thier sacrifice. It demands respect from all - friend and foe alike." -Lord Commander Militant, Segmentum Obscurus Be Professional! Tutorials: Vehicle Camoflauge Weathering WIP Death Korps of Krieg + History of Valdenheim + Krieg Librarium Article Those are my models in my sig.

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Rellik Pancake Madman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wichita Kansas, or as we like to call it the dub k Posts: 1,856 Rep Power: 3 Thanks: 134 Thanked 173 Times in 130 Posts Blog Entries: 7	Re: Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge hmmmm its just an excuse for me to buy more tanks then lol __________________ This is Rellik and i approve this message www.myspace.com/makaala_d come on by and visit

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Draka Primer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge cool tutorial, and also cool Baneblade, good job on it

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munkey joe paints The Munkey Master Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 65 Thanked 150 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Painting Tutorial: Vehicle Camoflauge Nice work BvL!!! I saw this earlier but I guess never commented on it!!! I looked at it again for the "Ornsworld fursts" tank patterns. Im gonna use more "clashing and flashy" colors instead of realistic colors as you have done. I find realistic colors actually harder to do!!! Thanks again!!! __________________ Bikers VS Tanks?? VOTE in Me VS Steve ends April 22 MySpace?? My Trade Refs Bartertown Refs My ebay feedback The 40K Terra Second Company