Scale Tipping

Did you try pearl x they have alot of colors.

 

Now I haven't painted either of those fish but and haven't used liquid scales, yet, some times to get the look I am looking for, I apply tipping prior to a transparent color coat. I also use makeup for tipping scales often.

 

Well, I'm guessing you're using silver? Which is on the gray spectrum and generally reserved for salmon. Of course your reference will tell you which color, but the few Palomino's I've done I've used pearl white to tip the scales. If you look closely at your reference you will probably see that the Palomino has white reflecting, not silver/gray. Just an educated guess though w/i seeing your reference photo(s)..

 

Get some very good macros of the areas you are painting with extreme detail

 

Use Liquid scales "Smith silver"

 

Liquid scales works fantastic. I usually use different colored liquid scales and add pearl x and other mediums as desired.