Curving Masks for Special Scheme AC help!!

Good morning Buddha,

Well, althought there may be others with better procedures, for me, it's a matter of doing one color at a time, then allowing it to dry/cure completely before starting the next color application. There is no way to short cut the benifits of waiting until the previous coat of paint is completely cured... yes, it's time consuming, but the results will speak for itself..... (not to mention the mental trauma that will be avoided by NOT peeling up a section of the previous application when you're removing the mask)

If however, there's a "fuzzy" transition between the colors, I definately would apply each color on the same day using an airbrush, either freehand or with paper patterns held just above the model surface.

The bottom line, when working a two, or three, or four tone finish, letting the previous color dry completely is the best bet.

Take care,
Frank

TO: Frank

Thanks for the tip. Gonna try it soon. if anything goes wrong i'll just blame it to my slow learning curve, and strip off the paint.

Youre right that there aint no short cuts to modelling.

KEEP BUILDING THOSE KITS!!!

Buddha,

I just finished the exterior colors on a Testors 1/48 F8F Bearcat, that I'm modifying into Lyle Shelton's F8F "Rarebear". After applying the gloss white base coat, it sat under a box (to prevent dust fibers from becoming part of the finish) for 10 days. Then I mask it off and applied the Gold.... then it sat under the same box for 10 more days.... then I applied the dark blue pinstipes day before yesterday, and guess where it is right now? You're right, sitting under that same box for 8 more days, then, I'm going to put a coat of Gloss Coat on it, waiting 10 more days for that to cure good before begining the exterior detailing.

(no wonder there's about 9 models sitting around my workshop halfway finished!!)

Frank

Frank.
You need to try those clear, plastic storage bins with lids that Wally World sells. At least that way you can see your work while it is curing.
I used to use the cardboard box thing, but people kept wanting to lift them up and see what was underneath. Now, they can see them. No more bother.

Randie