German paint jobs with out an air brush

I have heard of modelers using small chunks of foam or sponge to reproduce mottling without an airbrush. Experiment first on a kit that you don't intend to build, or on the inside surface of a wing half that will not be seen. Make SURE that your base coat is completely cured (at least 48 hours) before attempting this, as you may disturb the paint underneath.
Hope this helps, and good luck.

For years, I have stippled the spots on - Take an old round paint brush, cut the bristles off about 1/16 to 1/8 inch above the ferrule (sp???). Dip it in the paint and then procede to wipe the brush on a piece of paper, removing the majority of the paint. Just as you would do when you dry-brush. Hold the brush vertically to the surface where you want the spot located and then jab it against the surface. Do this several times until the spot starts looking like you want it. (Micro brushes work great for this)
This takes practice and if you don't have a paint hulk, you can practice this on white typewriting paper. Just remember you want as little paint on the brush as is possible when you start applying. With practice you will find that it is very easy to very the size and shapes of your blotches.

hi awasoda,
i to used to use the stipple brush, but with a differance, when the base coat is really dry, best about 1wk later, make up some very thin base coat, apply then stipple on the blotches, the two wet paints merge and look even better, this takes practice.
i have also used sponges.
john
Air Warfare Forum

I reiceved the He 219A-7UHU by Tam for Christmas and it too has the spotchy camo. I too have no airbrush so thanks for asking the Q and Answers frome me too. When I first saw the paint skeem I thought the kit would be in the closet for a long wile before I tackled it. With in input today it might just be my next build.

Thanks for everythign guys

Another option is to use spray paint in a can. Make some masks from index cards and cut holes in the card with a single hole punch or your #11 hobby knife blade. Make several different masks with the general pattern you're looking for. Then just hold the card over where you plan to spray and shoot your paint. The closer you hold it to the subject the sharper the line should be. It should give you the effect you're looking for.
Good luck!
Dave