How to Paint a Smooth Perfectly Shaded Slapchop Base Using Drybrush Only - Aeldari Swooping Hawks

In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly which tools you need and the techniques required to create a perfectly smooth, shaded slapchop zenithal base using drybrushing — with no airbrush, oils, or enamels required. As a bonus, I’ll also walk you through how to paint the model in a truly unique yet simple style. Support the channel on Patreon:   / darkforge   🔗 HOBBY AFFILIATE LINKS 🇺🇸 US – SprayGunner: https://spraygunner.com/afehsonsg 🇬🇧 UK – Element Games: https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11251 🛒 MY MUST-HAVE HOBBY ESSENTIALS Here you'll find a curated list of the tools and paints I personally use and recommend. Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. It really helps support the channel, so thank you! 💨 AIRBRUSHES & AIRBRUSHING ESSENTIALS • RichPen 222B Phoenix Airbrush: https://spraygunner.com/khuxcw • H&S Infinity 2024: https://spraygunner.com/6bvvc9 • Sparmax SP20X – Best Micro Detail Airbrush Under $70: https://spraygunner.com/s8pbb9 • Turbox Mini Air Compressor: https://spraygunner.com/u4x4iy • AirHub Pro: https://spraygunner.com/bxyfyu • Atom Paint Thinner: https://spraygunner.com/paxiyy • Airbrush Cleaner: https://spraygunner.com/1q2bzp • Vallejo Airbrush Cleaning Pot: https://spraygunner.com/qxtpdh • Water-Curtain Spray Booth: https://spraygunner.com/bqaqgk • Iwata Professional Airbrush Maintenance Tools: https://spraygunner.com/duimzj • Airbrush Nozzle Micro-Cleaning Tips: https://spraygunner.com/rfx6me • Airbrush Cleaning Brushes: https://spraygunner.com/uf5gce • Iwata Raised Ridge Airbrush Cleaning Mat: https://spraygunner.com/wmswaf • Iwata Lube Premium Airbrush Lubricant: https://spraygunner.com/fid4xu 🎨 PAINTS, INKS & VARNISHES • Army Painter Fanatic Paints: https://spraygunner.com/c9vdsu • Vallejo Xpress Contrast Paint: https://tinyurl.com/5xkjbpxc • Villainy Inks Enamel – Phase 1: https://spraygunner.com/qokjg7 • Villainy Inks Enamel – Phase 2: https://spraygunner.com/0kyapb • AK Satin Varnish: https://spraygunner.com/vdvzcr • AK Matt Varnish: https://spraygunner.com/7jftu2 🖌️ HOBBY TOOLS • Wargamers Edition Wet Palette: https://spraygunner.com/glmc2b • Voortex Airbrush Paint Shaker: https://tinyurl.com/46jvy8rt Discount Code: DarkForge Paints Used Primer - Kaleido Primer Black(https://www.gaahleri.com/collections/...) Grey - White Dry Brush - Army Painter Company Grey(https://tinyurl.com/6dz2yzdt) Shade - Army Painter Fanatics Dark Tone(https://tinyurl.com/msy768cp) Purple - Vallejo Xpress Vampiric Purple(https://tinyurl.com/3kr4nnnp) Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Track: Hackers    / whitebataudio