How to make it done

How to Colour Your Set

This is a simple step-by-step guide on how to colour your set:
  1. Use the scheme below to properly colour your figures.
  2. Prepare the brush and paint that you found in the set. You can use any other paint if you want, but we can't guarantee the same results.
  3. Always use a dry brush for acrylic paint; no water is needed.
  4. Apply the paint in layers for a rich colour. You can use two or more layers, but make sure each subsequent layer is applied after the previous one has completely dried (approximately 10 minutes).
  5. After each layer (or before changing colors), wash your brush thoroughly to prevent unnecessary color mixing. Don't forget to dry the brush with a napkin or paper towel after washing.

Useful tips:

  • You may only colour visible parts; frames in all layers don't need to be coloured, only the top one.
  • To identify visible parts, collect all the layers together and look for their boundaries.
  • To prevent paint smudges on the edges and sides, try putting a small amount of paint in the center of the layer and then spreading it to the edges. Avoid picking up too much paint.

How to Glue Your Set

  1. Place the bottom layer face up.
  2. Place the next layer face down.
  3. Apply some glue to the reverse side of the second layer.
  4. Match both layers and press for a while.
  5. Repeat stages 1-4 with all the other layers.

Useful tips:

  • Apply glue as small dots (1-2 mm) at a distance of 1-1.5 cm to prevent the glue from spreading on the sides.
  • If the layer is not flat (plywood is not always flat, unfortunately), use some weight after matching the layers for 5-7 minutes. This will be enough to fix it in the proper position.

Sunset Colouring Scheme

How to make a colour gradient

  1. Keep in mind, you should use more paint than usual to make it easier to create smooth colour transitions.
  2. Begin with an orange colour. Paint roughly half of the desired area. Rinse the brush.
  3. Next, take a purple colour. Paint the next half of the area.
  4. Thoroughly rinse the brush.
  5. With a clean brush, make long horizontal strokes from the bottom to the top (from orange to purple) to create a seamless colour transition.
  6. Repeat steps 2-6 for the second layer.

    Watch our video tutorial

    How to paint sun reflection

    First, paint the ocean with a purple-blue colour and the sun with orange colour. Then, using our example as a reference, apply orange paint with horizontal strokes, starting from the top and moving downward. Gradually decrease the amount of paint as you go down, leaving more on the top for a smoother transition.