PAINTING HALF a MODEL in the name of science. Black Basing V Pre shading. Which technique is better?

Theres always a lot of talk around the hobby about black basing and pre-shading, but for those of you unfamiliar with the techniques, today Ill help demystify the terms and give you an understanding of what they actually mean, but more importantly how they work and the results they can give you. Both techniques can give your scale models an extra depth and life to the paintwork and set the foundations for you weathering to follow. But what’s the difference? What is better? Which technique should you be using on your own models ? Join me today as I do a blind test and see how the two results compared so you can make an informed decision. * Please consider buying through the links as it helps me produce the content for this channel. My modelling work is shot using the amazing Sony A7C with a 90mm Macro Lens Timecode 0:00 The experiment 0:22 Priming 0:49 Masking 1:30 Olive Drab over Black Base 5:23 OD Highlights 9:15 Yellow filter 9:36 Inspect the OB with Black Base 10:21 Remask 10:54 Applying the pre-shade 12:48 OD over pre-shade 14:18 Highlighting 16:10 Yellow filter 16:49 Comparing results JOIN ME ON FACEBOOK CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE The aim of the channel is to inform, entertain and educate all level of scale modellers around the World. Creating professional ’how to’ and ’step by step’ guides for building, painting and weathering your scale models is the main aim of the site. Reviews of scale model kits, product reviews as well as thoughts around releases and events in the hobby will be part of the channel also. Scale modelling is the greatest hobby in the World as has given me so much joy over the years. It is my hope to share some of that passion and love for the art. MUSIC FEATURED on this channel can be found at Music Featured regularly- When Summer Ends by Evan Splash Song: IsaevIlnarMusic - Atmospheric Lounge Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: Song: IsaevIlnarMusic - Serenity Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: Song: IsaevIlnarMusic - Enigma Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: Song: IsaevIlnarMusic - Summer Lounge Story Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: Song: IsaevIlnarMusic - Reflection Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: Song: IsaevIlnarMusic - Atmospheric Lo-Fi Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: Song: IsaevIlnarMusic - Tranquility Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: Song: IsaevIlnarMusic - Serene Dream Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: Song: IsaevIlnarMusic - Healthcare Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: Song: IsaevIlnarMusic - Believe Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: COPYRIGHT FAIR USE NOTICE - HISTORICAL FOOTAGE IN THIS VIDEO IS USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES UNDER THE TERMS OF FAIR USE. ALL HISTORICAL FOOTAGE USED BELONGS TO ITS COPYRIGHT HOLDERS I have no claim to the movie clips used through the video however am using them under the Fair Use Copyright laws. I have tried to note the movie and the rightful owners of the content where possible.