Awesome masking and great camo. May I suggest for the hull paint it white, then cut your masking into the pieces needed, apply then move onto your camo paints. Once the paints are dry pick the masking tape pieces off exposing the white markings.

Happy Modeling,
Joe

Thanks for all the kind words.

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Awesome masking and great camo. May I suggest for the hull paint it white, then cut your masking into the pieces needed, apply then move onto your camo paints. Once the paints are dry pick the masking tape pieces off exposing the white markings.

Happy Modeling,
Joe

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That is what I did for the turret, which took five hours.
I used masking tape, because I didn't want to purchase a stencil.
I'm trying different techniques for creating splinter/ambush camo.

I found removing the tape to be more tedious than applying it.

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I found removing the tape to be more tedious than applying it.

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For that reason I would consider using white decals over the camouflage. White decal sheet cut to pieces. If you use good quality decals and setting solutions, it would still look painted on. No need to remove anything

Of course I noticed, that you already started painting the hull with masks, but maybe someone else would prefer the decal option.

I spent two and a half hours on the tape, alone. I think I will buy a pair of fine scissors, today. I'm currently using about the cheapest pair you can get.

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I spent two and a half hours on the tape, alone. I think I will buy a pair of fine scissors, today. I'm currently using about the cheapest pair you can get.

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Instead of scissors, stop by the hardware store and get a box of single edge razors, the kind used in box cutters. Use a piece of ceramic/marble tile as a cutting surface (or, a small sheet of glass), stick the tape onto it and have at it. You can cut the masking tape in different angles and then just peel and stick the pieces.

Fantastic work there Matt and thanks for sharing the techniques and pitfalls. I've got a stagnated Sturmiger that I might try this on.
Can I suggest taking frequent breaks when using the scissors? They're often the culprit for causing carpal tunnel / RSI and that'd really put a dampener on the bench front.