could i get a cliff's notes version of how this is accomplished?
You bet.
- Prime Black (I still use GW "Chaos Black" spray paint)
- Base coat with Tamiya "Dark Yellow" (TS-3)
- Camo applied by airbrush using Tamiya "Olive Green" (XF-58)
- I then overspray the entire model with "Olive Green" (just a light dusting by airbrush)
- Blackline with a KOH-I-NOOR Techincal drafting pen (3x0/.25)
- First edge highlight with vallejo "Middlestone" (70882)
- Second Edge highlight with vallejo "Desert Yellow) (70977)
- Add appropriate decals (I used some left overs from FOW)
- Finally a couple of coats of Testors "Dullcote" spray lacquer.
Hope that helps.