Painting Scale Model Propellers… Easy Technique, GREAT Results!

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Жыл бұрын

In this video, I'll show you how to paint & weather up realistic, professional-quality propellers for your scale model aircraft builds. We'll go through each phase step-by-step to ensure that you've got all the tools you need to take your prop game to the next level!
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@dusanbolek8004 Жыл бұрын

And then in 1944 some creative guy from Luftwaffe: "Dudes I have this briliant idea. What about if we paint a spiral on all of our fighter's propellers, it would make this cool spinning effect and help us distinguish friend from foe easily ...." and plastic kit modelers seventy years later: "Oh sh*t". 😀

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Hahah fair enough! 😅

@tomatoes3 Жыл бұрын

At last a video with out bull, clear and concise instructions, nicely filmed . Although I normally build armour this has been most helpful , thank you .

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Glad it was helpful 👍

@luckenbachmachineworks7000 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video. I think I understand how chipping works now. Never thought about multiple layers!

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Oh great! Glad to hear it - once you break down all the steps, it's nice and easy!

@jcwoodman5285 Жыл бұрын

The Sliver Pencil has become my favorite method to add wear on my 48th scale aircraft!🤗

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

They're great, aren't they!? 😁

@crackerbarrel6965 7 ай бұрын

Actually especially with aircraft since they had the bare metal, US had their zinc chromate and then paint, you can use the multi layer chipping technique over the entire plane where applicable. Thanks for sharing.

@crazylocha2515 Жыл бұрын

This certainly gives an added layer of appreciation for the skill and time for some of those outstanding kits seen at shows, books and magazines. Most of all, thank you for the step by step. As others have mentioned and praised, clear, concise and to the point. One of your best tutorials I've seen yet!

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! That's great to hear - I really appreciate it 👍

@c123bthunderpig Жыл бұрын

Hank, you definitely have the most unique creativity on using a wide variety of " inter- layer" materials to make a model look so realistic. I've heard of the hair spray technique but have never seen it before. I'm just starting back up and practicing ,so your videos are good timing. Ironically, I used the Elmers glue to attach cockpit canopies because it wouldn't fog and dried clear, of course they didn't have all these glues on the market back then, it was just Testors and Green putty :-) You're expertise really helps out an old newbie like me getting back into the hobby..

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear this was helpful! That's great news, thank you so much. Happy building, my friend 👍

@BobMuir100 Жыл бұрын

ACE! Saved to my keep folder! Bob England

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Great! Cheers 🍻

@bluzzjazz Жыл бұрын

Time consuming but really the only way to achieve an authentic look, very well done!

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Aminuts2009 Жыл бұрын

It's good to see the old ways still being used. Excellent tutorial.

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Tried & true works for me 👍

@lappin6482 Жыл бұрын

amazing work 👌

@richardcoward7234 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous tutorial! This gives me a real confidence to just try that technique myself and see the results. I love the metallic pencil addition too! Thank you for ANOTHER super vid and a great running commentary. Keep them coming, ill be back for more!

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm really glad to hear it - much appreciated 😁

@para1324 Жыл бұрын

Another fine tutorial with great results. Museum quality work. 👍👏

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Too kind! Thank you very much 😁

@markusv311 Жыл бұрын

Great step by step tutorial on this very nice looking prop, thanks for sharing

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it 👍

@nosalis Жыл бұрын

that does look fantastic !

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!

@kabreigny Жыл бұрын

Great video. Really like the step by step guide and great explanations as you walk through each step. Thanks for the informative tutorial.

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad to hear it was helpful 👍

@rafaelrinaldi2356 Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Ótima dica! 🇧🇷😊

@laghelach2654 Жыл бұрын

great THK 👍😊😉

@samirdjukic8666 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and great, great work.... Thanks.... Well, till next time... Cheers bro 🍻🍻🍻👋👋👋

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - cheers! 🍻

@dunhill1 Жыл бұрын

Hank, this was an amazing tutorial with incredible results. I must, however, ask a couple of questions if you don't mind: 1) You must have shot a dozen different products from your airbrush. Did you clean your airbrush each time you changed colors, varnish, hairspray, etc or did you simply just keep changing the products as they remained wet in the airbrush cup? 2) Why didn't you just spray the prop blades, hub with the hairspray bottle as if it were a rattle can, did you find it necessary to decant the hairspray into the cup? Thanks alot.

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! And of course, questions are always appreciated. 1) very good point - between each product, I rinse the cup of the airbrush out with warm tap water & spray it until no more moisture comes out. Then I'll run a round of thinner through it (again, until dry). That gets the job done pretty well & preps the brush for the next product. 2) I've found that spraying directly from the bottle of hairspray doesn't give me enough control - the spray pattern is way too wide & has a tendency to pool very quickly. Decanting into the brush is a bit of a pain, but definitely worth it. Thanks again! 👍

@d_squared6942 Жыл бұрын

@dunhill1 -An outstanding miniature painter (and a great guy who is uber generous with his knowledge) has done a couple of excellent tutorials on airbrush cleaning. Even made me want to use mine again for little stuff. His methods and tips are super simple, and keep your airbrush clean with a minimum of hastle, chemicals, etc. His name is Vince Venturella. Look him up on KZfaq then check out numbers 213 and 118 in his "Hobby Cheating" video series. Great stuff!! 😄🍻

@bobbygee2528 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ChuckThatNorris Жыл бұрын

Awesome tips! looks amazing. Would love to see the rest of the build for this plane

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've got two videos up on how to build the cockpit & engine already - with more to come!

@scalemodeling7407 Жыл бұрын

Top notch!

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! 👍

@stevesolomon7713 Жыл бұрын

Hank, I don't mean to necro an old video, but why not just spray the hairspray straight from the can? Never used this technique, just wondering.

@Johnstone565 Жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel. Absolutely excellent work on your behalf. I've got a Revell Tornado GR1 in the box... a few more supplies and ill be back in action. Keep up the good work, watching from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Very nice! Thanks so much & welcome aboard 👍

@hansdijkstra5814 Жыл бұрын

Good technique, clear procedure. Tip: before chipping the prop blades, look if the originals arent wood. Sometimes they are. ;)

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thank you - and very good point!

@danaringquist9730 Жыл бұрын

After you put down the hairspray how long do you wait before painting then how long do you let that paint dry before chipping? Thank you

@josecesar8657 Жыл бұрын

Very useful.

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it - thanks!

@battyjoe Жыл бұрын

How long do you leave between the gloss varnishing step an continuing to the next paint layer and chipping

@liamgray9805 Жыл бұрын

Hey Hank hope you’re good, brilliant video, very useful

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much - I appreciate it!

@ChuckMahon Жыл бұрын

Hank what is your "goto" needle and nozzle size for for airbrush painting 1/35 and 1/48 scale models? Thank you.

@ElTeesModellingCorner Жыл бұрын

Dude!!! There are perfectly timed videos and then there's this one... When I got home from work yesterday I primed the parts for the spinner for my Trumpeter Bf109F-4 and after cleaning out the airbrush I went to my computer and went to KZfaq to see what was going on. Guess what video was one of the first ones I saw? Yup, this one.... I had however used Alclad II Grey Primer and Micro Filler, but who cares. The primer wont show thru anyways... 🙂 Thanks for an excellent video with the best timing there is for release. 👍

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Haha that's great! So glad to hear it all worked out - happy building! 👍

@jeremysienko9595 9 ай бұрын

Would we do the same thing for a swirl prop on a BF109? Not sure if I would add the swirl towards the end

@jpsisk6207 10 ай бұрын

What do you clean your airbrush with after the hairspray?

@rallySeo Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work, I'll have to try this on my next model. One thing: from my time around props, I noticed the blades are a lot more worn on the aft-facing surface, since that's the one "beating" the air and dust in it.

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Interesting! Very helpful info - thank you!

@andrewgowing9815 Жыл бұрын

Like it!

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@d_squared6942 Жыл бұрын

In addition to the primer and top colors used for various nations' props, another important piece of research to include is what material was used in making the prop of a given aircraft. Many Spitfire props, for example, were made of wood, as were props for other WWII aircraft (as well as just about all WWI models). Some Spit props even used more than one kind of wood (ie. birch and mahogany) so if you are chipping down to the wood, be sure to know which wood was where, as those two are very different colors! 😁

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Ahh yes - very good point, thank you! 👍

@samuelbennett1717 Жыл бұрын

That's a lot of steps but dang, the results are outstanding! I am glad to see that kit in 1/35 scale I find it more than a little annoying that 1/32 is such a convention in larger scale aircraft kits and that 1/35 is the convention for the majority of armor/vehicle, figures and diorama accessories. the difference is tiny but can be quite noticeable.

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's definitely a bit of an investment, bit it's worth it in the end. And totally agree - I was very happy to see 1/35 aircraft kits starting to come out. Border just released a Stuka, too 👍

@DrewsModels Жыл бұрын

Hey Hank. Nice technique! I've got questions about Vallejo primer. I want to try the black primer as I have had trouble with the last two bottles of Stynylrez primers. Do you have any issues with taping/masking over Vallejo primer and paint lifting? I have clicked on your Amazon link for Vallejo primer and it takes me to their gloss black primer. Do you have a link for the flat primer? Just want to support a fellow modeler!! Thanks! Drew

@longriflem14 Жыл бұрын

I took would love this as I have Vallejo Black surface primer. But it doesn't spray well or seem to grab very well.

@tcandle695 Жыл бұрын

Good tutorial. I would like a video on how to paint swirls on spinners. I know Eduard makes masking for swirls, but would like to homemake them. Thanks.

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And I'd love to do a swirl tutorial - if I can figure out how to make homemade masks, I'll be sure to film it 👍

@tim7052 Жыл бұрын

What about the gusmoke staining from the muzzle of the canon? I'd like to have seen how you add that.

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Ahh can't get em all! Sorry friend 👍

@tim7052 Жыл бұрын

@@SpruesNBrews Not criticising - just would like to see how its done over a prop cone. 👍

@TiberiusMaximus Жыл бұрын

i'm gonna try this today on my hasegawa Kate torp plane 1/72 scale, would u make a vid showing us how to paint and weather an aluminum skinned aircraft?

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Sure thing! I have a few videos on the channel of me painting & weathering up Bf-109s if you want to check those out; could be helpful 👍

@TiberiusMaximus Жыл бұрын

@@SpruesNBrews I think what I meant was the bare metal type planes like the Mustang and Thunderbolt

@darraghgreaney2627 Жыл бұрын

What varnish is used that doesn’t react with water and allows multi-layering of the hairspray chipping?

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

I like AK Interactive Intermediate Gauzy Agent for gloss varnish & AMMO MIG Lucky Matte Varnish for matte coats. I've got links to both in the video description 👍

@davidbaron8330 Жыл бұрын

Not saying it doesn't look good, but I used to get similar results a lot easier by just dry-brusing -- particularly just silver over the paint to get the chipping effect..

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Yeah I've found that chipping with dry-brushing doesn't look as realistic because you're adding paint in additional layers to the model (rather than with this method where you're taking paint away, as it would be in real life). I do love me some dry-brushing though, but I've found that it can stand out if you don't keep it confined to very small areas 👍

@jonp3619 Жыл бұрын

Great as usual Hank, thank you. As clarification, I thought I heard you say you used matte black primer in the video but the link takes me to a gloss primer. I’m easily confused…sorry!

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! I am using a flat black primer, so I'll be sure to fix that.

@muhdfauwazel-emin2132 Жыл бұрын

this chipping process can be apply to other kit, right? Hoping you do scale ship 1/700. Gonna download this, this tip really shown me how to done chipping.

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Yes! This technique can be used on any scale or subject, really 👍

@muhdfauwazel-emin2132 Жыл бұрын

@@SpruesNBrews thanks. those steps really helpful. Will try this method.

@JarlVikingr Жыл бұрын

Propeller blade's should be painted in RLM Schwartz- Grun

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Yeah they are! This is RLM 70 Schwartz Grun

@lukedelport8231 Жыл бұрын

Great video man looks amazing One thing does this work on 1/72?

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thank you - and for sure! 👍

@johnparkman5980 Жыл бұрын

It will work on any scale model.

@lukedelport8231 Жыл бұрын

@@SpruesNBrews thanks I was not sure as I am new to scale aircraft modeling. I am mainly a 1/35 armor modler

@hammyhamster01 Жыл бұрын

Looks great Hank!! I love a nicely worn propeller, always adds to the model. I'm currently working on a Tiger I diorama from Kursk, would you care if I sent you a DM on discord with some pics?

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And awesome - sounds like a great project! Drop some images in the show & tell channel on the server, would love to check them out 👍

@graysmodels2236 Жыл бұрын

Gr8 looking job, but why do you start with a coat of black, ive seen other modellers do this aswell🤔👍

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's just a primer coat - it's a good practice to get into because, among other things, it creates an even layer for all the subsequent paint to rest on & helps identify any imperfections in the plastic (so you can fix them before continuing) 👍

@graysmodels2236 Жыл бұрын

@@SpruesNBrews thank you☺

@richardclowes6123 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video but don't quite get the bit with the white on the spinner, maybe I missed something there ?

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Before luftwaffe fighters started to adopt the spiral nose pattern that you see on many 109s & 190s, they often painted a slice of the nose cone a different color (either white or black, sometimes other colors). When the prop is spinning, this is supposed to create a dizzying effect that's distracting to enemy pilots or gunners 👍

@richardclowes6123 Жыл бұрын

@@SpruesNBrews Thanks for the reply. I never knew that this was a distraction intention. Thinking about it now, the spiralling idea does look effective. Enjoying your vids. Cheers pal.

@csh5414 3 ай бұрын

Japanese Army Aircraft..no primer..easy peasy.

@yourmodelsucks9050 Жыл бұрын

It'd been cool if you'd sat here and done this ton Spitfire propeller. Now I got nothing

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

It'll work on a Spit no problem!

@yourmodelsucks9050 Жыл бұрын

@@SpruesNBrews point being Spitfire propellers are wooden my dude.

@crazylocha2515 Жыл бұрын

@@yourmodelsucks9050 funny, I checked all my kits, sure enough, all the props are plastic. (Even the non Spitfires, but that wood be Spitting hairs 😜)

@epicforger12345 Жыл бұрын

Surprised they went for the 1:35 scale and not 1:32

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Yeah I think Border mostly does 1/35 AFVs, so sounds like they stuck with a scale they know 👍

@bendebeer8607 Жыл бұрын

Used to model until 30 years ago, then had a quick and short return 20 years ago.... when I see the standards of today with airbrush etc.... why, I'd be ashamed to return to modelling.....

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Oh no! Don't be at all - the beautiful thing about this hobby is that as long as you're enjoying yourself, that's all that matters 👍 Give it a go again! There are more helpful tutorials on KZfaq than ever - that's how I got back into it!

@perskjelbred7099 Жыл бұрын

Overkill!!

@whotube220 Жыл бұрын

Your spinner is pretty close to the mark. You can check out what the real thing looks like (purported only surviving Bf 109 in original Luftwaffe camouflage) here: www.largescaleplanes.com/walkaround/images/133/133-1.jpg

@SpruesNBrews Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Great shot - thank you for sharing!