AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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Painting Help Needed
Mist086
Iowa, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 07:42 PM UTC
On my B6N2 part of the front wings are yellow. I had already painted the main color so i don't think airbrushing will work. How do i paint the yellow without 15 coats and leaving brush marks? HELP! This kit is almost done
markm
California, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 07:46 PM UTC
Maybe use a low tack masking tape then airbrush. Probably the best way to have a uniform coat of paint.
Grumpyoldman
Consigliere
Florida, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 10:12 PM UTC
Masking and airbrushing is really the simplest way.
Spray a clear coat to seal the masking tape from paint bleed, then I would spray a flat white to enhanse the following yellow color. Other wise the darker under lying color will propbably darken your yellow.
If you don't have an airbrush, you could looking for a sheet of solid decal film in the color you need and cut and fit that to the leading edge.
Spray a clear coat to seal the masking tape from paint bleed, then I would spray a flat white to enhanse the following yellow color. Other wise the darker under lying color will propbably darken your yellow.
If you don't have an airbrush, you could looking for a sheet of solid decal film in the color you need and cut and fit that to the leading edge.
Mist086
Iowa, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 11:26 PM UTC
Thanks Grumpy. Would never have thought of spraying a clear coat over the masking tape. Brilliant!