New to Modelling as an Adult

IanBeginner

Member since
November 2010

New to Modelling as an Adult

Posted by IanBeginner on Monday, November 1, 2010 9:09 PM

I built plastic model kits as a child but now in my 50's I have started building kits again. I have started by building two German tanks and a plane (the PanzerKampfwagen I & II in 1/35 scale and the Messerschmitt Bf109G-14 in 1/32 scale. I plan to build Tamiya's PanzerKamfwagen III in 1/35 scale, then I will try another plane (a Junkers Ju87D Stuka in 1/32 by Hasegawa). However, as for the plane, in order to paint the camouflage scheme I need to use masking sheets depicted in the instructions. Are there masking sheets available to use with these patterns?

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jetmodeler

Member since
October 2009
From: South Carolina

Posted by jetmodeler on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 6:04 AM

Hi. Welcome Sign to the forums.

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 8:22 AM

Welcome to the Forums Welcome Sign . I'm not aware of any precut masks for the aircraft. Tamiya tape & a calibrated eyeball is really all you need Smile .

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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Hercmech

Member since
March 2010
From: Democratic Peoples Republic of Illinois

Posted by Hercmech on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 8:47 AM

Welcome to the forums. Good choice in your first new builds. As far as the mask you can use tape, as sugesseted below or photocopy the pattern in the instructions and cut them out and use them as mask.

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VanceCrozier

Member since
February 2003
From: Rothesay, NB Canada

Posted by VanceCrozier on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 9:00 AM

I think Hercmech has already covered the masking option, silly putty at the edges of your mask also works, and can give you a softer line between colour.

Welcome to the forum!