More about Kathy
Kathy Millatt is a full-time modeler working across a wide range of modeling interests from model railroads to sci-fi, but her first love is scenery. With over 20 years’ experience, Kathy enjoys sharing what she does through books and videos. Kathy is a Contributing Editor for Model Railroader Video Plus and Trains.com with her Let’s Make a Scene video series, and she has also been featured in Model Railroader and Railway Modeller. She also has a successful YouTube channel.
More recently, Kathy was a judge on the Great Model Railway Challenge, a British TV show featuring model railways built in just 24 hours. Her other interests include cinema and travel, with great modeling inspiration coming from both. More information can be found on Kathy’s website: kathymillatt.co.uk.
What is the difference between a pigment and a paint? I’ve never used pigments before.
Pigment is the thing that gives paint its color. Without pigment, paint would be clear. Paint is the carrier for the pigment, which is usually dry. The useful thing about pigment without paint is that you can do more varied tones without the paint. You will want to do a top clear coat, which can be gloss or dull, to seal in your pigment.