Eisenhorn31388 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 So I have looked at a large amount of "How to paint yellow" threads and videos and it isn't the process that I am not getting, its the way my paint is drying that frustrates me. It seems like the paint dries before it should, and even if I am only using a small amount of paint it dries in weird chunks and ridges. This doesn't allow for the nice smooth finish I am seeing for most of these tutorials. Any advice? I am using Citadel paints over VMA primers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teetengee Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 A few questions: How well are you thinning your paints? How old are they? How is the weather where you are? Also can you let us know what strategy you are using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Have you heard of a wet palette? They're a god-send. Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisenhorn31388 Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 I haven't been thinning them down, and they are new as of a few weeks ago. I keep the house at about 70-75 degrees, not too humid. I'm base coating with averland sunset, two coats, and then washing with seraphim sepia, then putting yriel yellow over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teetengee Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 You need to thin them, that is almost certainly the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberIX Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I think there was a minor meme floating around about yelling "thin your paints" but it is very good advice. I'm gonna assume you're painting on a white primed model, but use a little Flow-Aid or even some Lamenters yellow wash to keep the paint liquidy and somewhat thin. I found if I'm painting in large quantities mixing up a small batch of yellow to a milky consistency (with flow aid and a tiny bit of water) helps the process fly by. If you're an out of the pot painter (much like I usually am for smaller pieces) making sure you're brush is lightly loaded with a bit of Lamenters before you let the brush suck up some of your choice of yellow (I personally use FlashGitz) that process will generally take a little longer and need more care in being consistent, but works pretty well in a pinch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geektom Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Yes, thin is the key. It is a slow process, but I usually do 5-6 coats to achieve a smooth finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 It's worth noting that I got a bad pot of Averland Sunset not that long ago. It was sort of dried out, and even when I thinned it in the pot it retained a grainy consistency (not unlike the Typhus Corrosion paint). I emailed GW and they sent me a fresh, creamy-smooth pot. You sure that's not part of your problem? It'd be helpful to see a pic or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 One quick method which I've seen produce good results is a white undercoat followed by a Casandora Yellow wash all over the white. Be careful of pooling. You can then highlight with Yriel or Flashgitz, or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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