有关第二期有几个地方需要说明一下：

1. 这一章节亚当写的覆盖面非常的广。所以内容特别多（包括喷笔气泵的选择，喷笔的使用方法，调漆，喷涂，笔涂，迷彩等等），有些内容老手们可能觉得很无趣。

2. 为了充分尊重原出版社，我并不打算用在原图书排版基础上粘贴中文的方式呈现，还是通过截图的模式来吧。可能影响一点点大家的观感，请大家小小牺牲一下。

3. 为了方便阅读，这期我会把中文放在前面，英文作为参考放在后面，大家注意图示编号对应的内容。

4. 有些地方我加入了一些自己的理解，甚至有些观点和亚当有点出入，大家多多批评指正。

所有原文内容版权都归作者和出版社所有，任何人不得用于商业用途。翻译稿欢迎转载，但请先联系本人。多谢大家！

Applying basecoats and camouflages

底色和迷彩涂装

模型上的第一层漆我们称之为底漆（base coat）（译者注：这里并不是指水补土，这里的base coat指的是水补土之后上的一层用来打底的颜色，干脆理解为底色比较好一点）

这个底色将成为后续所有喷涂和旧化步骤的基础，和各种旧化效果一起配合作用，来呈现给观看者。因此选择底色的颜色非常的重要，因为随着后续的各种涂装步骤，这个底色呈现出来的最终颜色也会逐渐发生改变。同时，在涂装的时候我们需要注意的事项：操作要柔和，平稳的喷涂，喷涂打底色的时候尽量不要有瑕疵（译者注：这样在后续过程中这个瑕疵会一直存在，可能需要更大量的工作去弥补），并且不要漏掉模型上的任何细节和角角落落。当然，后面要介绍的伪装（迷彩）涂装也要遵循这些原则。

The first layer of paint that you applyonto a scale model is often referred to as a base coat.

This base color serves as the pedestal thatwill work in conjunction with all of the following semi-transparent weatheringsteps and effects applied over it. Therefore the color that you choose for abasecoat is very important as it will be altered by the subsequent finishingsteps. The base coat also needs to be applied properly so it is smooth, withoutflaws and not hiding any of the important fine details while evenly coveringthe model. Of course much of the same goes for the camouflage that is usuallyapplied immediately after.

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说起我们要提前规划好底色的用色，这个JSU-152上喷涂的暗绿色就是一个很好的例子。我为了让色泽看上去更加的有活力，我增加了黄色把颜色调的更亮了一点。在本书的下一部分中，你们将会看到这种明亮的颜色是怎么变暗成为更加准确的苏军绿阴影色，同时又不影响它在渍洗，褪色和应用其他旧化效果时仍然保有活力。

The dark green shade airbrushed onto thisJSU-152 is a good example of planning ahead when choosing your base color. Imixed this tone to be rather light while also adding a lot of yellow forvibrancy. You will see throughout the next parts of this book that the lightertone will be darkened to more of an accurate Russian green shade while stillcontaining a hint of vitality after the washes, fading and other variousweathering effects have been added.

在涂装底色的时候，笔涂和喷涂都可以。当然，现在大部分模型爱好者都习惯用喷笔喷涂的方式来喷涂底色和迷彩。因此，喷涂对于模型制作至关重要，需要我们多多练习熟练操作，寻找感觉。正确的维护我们的喷笔，让它保持良好的工作状态也非常重要。随着时间的推移，为了达到更好的效果，你还将会为你的喷笔寻找最合适的油漆或涂料，这也是必要的。

Using a paintbrush for applying a basecoatis certainly an option although most hobbyists usually airbrush both thebasecoat and the camouflage. Therefore airbrushing is vital to scale modellingand it's something that comes with practice. Properly maintaining your airbrushis very important in order to keep it functioning properly. Choosing yourpaints is also essential. Over time you will also begin to find which paintsyou are most comfortable with when airbrushing.

今天带来的这个部分将包含正确使用和维护喷笔的知识和示例。我们还会讨论喷涂底色或迷彩用的方法和涂料。这些技术是我在多年的制作和发布模型作品的经验中总结和学习到的。现在让我们一起看一下在购买你需要的喷笔和压缩机（气泵）时要考虑的注意事项。

These segments will contain information andexamples for properly using and maintaining an airbrush. I will also discussthe methods and paints that I use to apply base coats and camouflages. Thesetechniques are what I have learnt from experience over the years to get theresults on the models that I publish. Let's now look at some things to keep inmind when purchasing an airbrush and compressor that will best fit your needs.

Choosing an airbrush and compressor

选择喷笔和气泵

可以说喷笔是我们在涂装模型时最重要的工具。

双动喷笔现在或多或少已经是整个模型爱好者群体中的标配了。还有一种喷笔是单动喷笔，不能控制气流和出漆量，这种喷笔在你喷涂迷彩或者应用CM技法时可能会有所限制。相比之下，双动喷笔的价格可能贵一点，但它的优势就是可以让您随心所欲的控制出气量和出漆量，帮助你更加有效的完成喷涂工作。

Arguably the airbrush is our most importanttool when it comes to painting replicas.

Double action airbrushes are more or lessthe standard type used throughout the hobby. There are also single action typeairbrushes but you cannot simultaneously control the airflow together with theamount of paint passing through the nozzle. This can be limiting when sprayingcamouflages or applying color modulation for example. Although more expensive,a double action airbrush allows you to control both the amount of paint goingthrough the nozzle and the airflow making it much more applicable foreffectively caring out these tasks.

市场上的喷笔多种多样，价格不同，质量不同。大家可能以为那些专业的模型制作者都用非常昂贵的喷笔。但事实上，很多模型制作者仍然喜欢他们一直使用的顺手的那只，甚至有可能是他们第一支喷笔。除了偶尔更换一些零件，只要你好好的保养它，买一只优质喷笔，你就可以用非常久。大多数优质喷笔都有保修，因此您可以免费更换大部分出故障的零件。（译者注：当然这种情况在我国可能有些差异）

There is a wide range of airbrushesavailable in regards to both price and quality. One might think that professionalmodelers own a wide range of expensive airbrushes. In fact many practicedhobbyists still prefer their first airbrush which they have been comfortablewith using for many years. With the exception of occasionally replacing a part,purchasing a quality airbrush is an investment that you will only need to makeonce if you both take care of and clean it regularly. Most quality airbrushesalso come with a warranty therefore you will be able to get most broken partsreplaced for free.

喷笔的一个重要参数是喷嘴的口径和喷针的直径。喷针通常从0.2mm到0.5mm不等。较小口径的喷笔用于喷涂需要精细操作的图案，比如用来喷涂迷彩。而较大口径的喷笔适用大面的喷涂，比如底色。大多数优质喷笔都可以根据你的需要选择不同口径购买。

An important factor with an airbrush is thewidth of the needle and its nozzle. Needles usually rage from 0.2mm to 0.5mm.Smaller needles are suitable for very fine controlled camouflages and effectswhile bigger ones are better for larger surfaces such as applying base coats. Mostgood airbrushes are available in a choice of different sizes.

使用双动喷笔，您可以控制出漆量。正因为这个特点，即使你用0.2mm口径的双动喷笔来进行大面积喷涂也不太可能会遇到问题。但使用单动喷笔，你用0.5mm的喷笔喷涂细线时就会遇到麻烦。所以，如果你正打算买一只通用性的喷笔，我建议你选择较小口径的双动喷笔。

With a double action airbrush you cancontrol the amount of paint that you are spraying onto the model. Thereforewhen using one you are less likely to encounter problems when quickly paintinga large surface with a 0.2mm needle. With a single action type you might havedifficulties when trying to spray very thin lines through a 0.5mm nozzle. Consequentlyif you are looking for an all-purpose scale modelling airbrush, a double actionmodel containing a smaller nozzle is recommended.

好好做一些功课，你可以找到价格合理的优质喷笔。注意，多花一点钱可能就会在质量上得到回报，好的喷笔通常比较耐用。所以多花的这一点点钱还是非常值得的。有了喷笔以后，您需要的就是不断的练习来熟练掌握它。有了经验之后，您甚至可以发现您的这只喷笔有着最适合它的油漆类型。

熟练喷笔操作之后，你就可以充分利用你的这个利器了！你可以知道喷涂时该用什么类型的油漆，如何在喷涂中控制漆膜的多寡，并且可以达到什么效果。

With a bit of research and searching youshould be able to find a good airbrush that fits your needs at a reasonableprice lasting you for years to come. Remember that a little investment willmost likely pay back in regards of quality. Durability and therefore longevity.After you have purchased your airbrush the essential thing that you will needis experience that can only be gained with practice. Withe experience you willalso find that you are more comfortable with airbrushing some types of paintthan others.

Understanding the paints your use and howmuch to thin each of them for different types of finishes and effects will alsocome with practice allowing you to get the most out of your airbrush.