Do I have to have some kind of artistic ability to be able to paint a convincing scheme, weather a tank, or paint a figure? I love modeling, but have so much trouble.

How do you get to Carnegie Hall?
Practice-Practice-Practice.

Sorry Sam, we all aren't born Da Vinci but with practice, and learning, and Yes, a little talent, have to ability to be become one.

Practice-Practice-Practice...... and learn from your mistakes.

Also buy a couple of books on the subject you want to work on, figures, armor. aircraft, etc.I've learned alot from how to books. And practice..practice..practice,lol.
Jerry

Thanks for the encouragement!

I used to worry about that too Sam. I have the artisitc capabilities of a flea, plus I'm partially color blind to boot. But I build because it's fun. I think I've gotten better at the weathering process and hopefully I'll continue to improve. Now figures are a different story. I really stink at painting them, but my last one is better than the first one I did. Just keep plugging away and have fun with what you're doing. You almost can't help but get better.