I hate painting vehicles. They’re fun to build, they’re awesome models… and then you get to the painting part and it’s just handling, rubbing paint, weird angles, and a million edges that all want highlights. In this video Jay and I chat through why tanks can feel like “17 steps of hell” and how we actually get through them without blowing our brains out. We talk planning first (before you glue everything), when sub-assemblies make sense (even if we both avoid them), and why a quick matte varnish early can save your sanity because you’re going to be touching the model constantly. We break down a simple approach: hit the bulk with your main tones (airbrush if you’ve got it, rattle cans and drybrushing if you don’t), then block in the other values like metals, washes, and details. We also cover the stuff that really sells vehicles—edge highlights (at least a “fat” and “skinny” highlight), decals with gloss + softener + matte, and using masking tape so you’re not trying to freehand crisp stripes and patterns. The big takeaway is to choose focal points, keep the underside/basic bits basic, and don’t be afraid to varnish multiple times as you go.