Hi all

I'm wondering if there's an easier way to do this sort of camo than simply freehand?

I'm confident I can do the basic block shapes using handbrushing and well thinned acrylics. But I must admit getting a consistent thickness for the darker dividing lines is making me scratch my head.

Is there an easier way, or do I just need more talent?

Just spotted the J's Work masks but there doesn't seem to be a lot of info on them.

Has anyone used them? How easy are they to use?

Thanks for your help


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Andy,

I wouldn't worry too much about the black lines; whilst admittedly in 1:76, I've produced similar on a model and used a permanent Lumocolor black marker. Of course, given that it was 1:76 I used the Fine nib, but I suspect that a Medium in same would work for 1:35; of course, being permanent means just that but the soluble variants would do if you needed to practice first. I found that once I'd added matt varnish (to the Permanent)it looked just fine.

Remember (and I hope I'm not teaching you to suck eggs here) the original would have been hand-painted, probably by the crews. Having seen black paint applied to British military vehicles by use of a mop, I never worry too much about the consistency of a painted line.

Good luck with it all.

Brian

I second Brian on his advice about using a marker. You also could use a thin flat brush.
Don't forget to show us pictures of the results you'll achieve.


Olivier

If markers put you off, maybe give coloured pencils a go?

Kimmo

Top tips as usual.

Must admit the prospect of using a marker pen hadn't occurred to me. Perhaps a stiff drink before I try it might stop the shakes

Thanks for the help

Andy, the camo areas I would spray and then block off with poster putty or frisket film. Here's a photo of the black separation lines I did on my H39 with a black technical marker bought at an art supply store. It works perfectly.