Jagdpanther Tank

Model Tank Paint Help?

This is my first time building a tank and i wanted to know how to paint the wheels of the tank in a neat and clean manner. If it helps , i am building a Tamiya 1: 48 scale Jagdpanther Thanks!
I forgot to mention , it is the thin outer section of the wheels that i dont know how i should paint (if it helps , this part is supposed to be black)

If you wish to present a clean tank, that resembles a museum piece such as this:

http://www.ssbauer.com/scott/pics/bovington/full/Jagdpanther5.jpg

This is what you do assuming acrylic paints* are used:

Paint the camouflage colours first before removing from the sprue

Separate the wheels from the sprue and run at least one or all of them through a skewer like a kebab.

Thin the black paint to a milky consistency and pour it into a shallow tray i.e styrofoam meat tray* or take-away food container lid to form a small shallow puddle - aim for a depth that is the same size as the tyre depth

Method 1.- Fastest
Roll the skewer full of wheels onto the puddle - Expect some mess and not recommended for the very first time

Method 2
Roll a wheel at a time - Expect less of a mess

Method 3 - Slowest
Using a small round brush with a sharp tip, rotate the wheel as you place the brush at the edge of the tyre - Expect the best results

Please note that these methods require a some practise so don't expect to get it 100% right the first time. If you happen to have some spare tank wheels in your spares box, try on them first to get a hang of how they appear and make adjustments.

Good Luck and Have Fun!!

*acrylic based paints do not dissolve styrofoam meat trays, enamel paints do!!

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