amflores Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 The recessed wheel wells under the wings of my 1/32 FW-190 are already painted and sealed with Future. Now, that I'm ready to spray the wing undersides with a different color, I'll be using a Play-Doh modeling clay, which removal is not easy, as learned from previous experiences. What do you use to protect the wheel wells or recessed spaces from being painted again. I welcome your experience on this subject. Regards, Flores Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Cheetah Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I've gone that route as well once with Elmer's poster tack, it was really difficult to remove. What I usually do is just use wads of damp paper towel. What I do is tear off a square piece, not too small, then dampen it, do not soak it, just enough water to make it easy to shape, then I'll stuff the whell well openings with it. Depending on the size of the opening, you may need several pieces to do this. Sometimes, from therer, Ill cut a piece of masking tape to cover the wadded paper towel as well, that helps to ensure a clean seperation line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Blu-Tack aaaaaaall the way!!!! it adheres very well and conform to every type of shape....when the job is done,lifting it off is waaay simple and voilà ...job done!!!!! hope it helped... Cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThatJeffGuy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 It's too late now but next time paint the underside colour first then lay a couple strips of wide Tamiya tape across the open bays. Cut out the outline of the gear wells using an X-acto blade and then spray the wells. Remove the tape and you're done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amflores Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hello folks (above), 1 - Heard about the multiple uses for Blu-Tac, not available where I live, though; 2 - Using the gear doors seems a good approach; 3 - Never thought of using wet toilette paper. Thougt of damp cotton, instead. Now, I have some options. Thanks a lot, Flores ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Have been using the damp paper towel technique for a long time now...only thing extra I do is to coat it with liquid masking agent...using a toothpick, you can control the flow right up to the wheel well edge...same technique for cockpits too....after dry, just shoot your paint & lift off with the tip of an Exacto knife....any little fuzzies that might be left in the gear well can easily be removed with tweezers.... HTH..... Good to go, Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Cheetah Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 3 - Never thought of using wet toilette paper. Thougt of damp cotton, instead. No, not toliet paper... I use paper towels or napkins. Have been using the damp paper towel technique for a long time now...only thing extra I do is to coat it with liquid masking agent...using a toothpick, you can control the flow right up to the wheel well edge...same technique for cockpits too....after dry, just shoot your paint & lift off with the tip of an Exacto knife....any little fuzzies that might be left in the gear well can easily be removed with tweezers....HTH..... Good to go, Jim Great idea Jim... Ill have to try that next time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amflores Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Jim, I liked this extra. Regards, Flores ...only thing extra I do is to coat it with liquid masking agent...using a toothpick, you can control the flow right up to the wheel well edge... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kev Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 It's too late now but next time paint the underside colour first then lay a couple strips of wide Tamiya tape across the open bays. Cut out the outlineof the gear wells using an X-acto blade and then spray the wells. Remove the tape and you're done. Yeah, I like this method too. Kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amflores Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Hi Charlie, Thought using toillet paper because its fibers, I believe, are smaller and softer. I was not implying any other meanings Flores No, not toliet paper... I use paper towels or napkins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Cheetah Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Hi Charlie,Thought using toillet paper because its fibers, I believe, are smaller and softer. I was not implying any other meanings Flores I was just worried because of its fineness (is that a word) that it would break down easier. Paper towel will definitely hold up better. But now, I am seeing the advantages of using toilet paper instead. :D: I suppose if were really careful with the amount of water used, it could work very well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mullen Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I tend to use sponge, the type you get in the packing for hard drives. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amflores Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Hello Andy, I don't have any at the moment. Next time, I will make a try. Thanks, Flores I tend to use sponge, the type you get in the packing for hard drives. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amflores Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Charlie, I started using damp cotton but don't recommend using it at all as some of its fibers get loose sticking to the wet paint. Switching to damp toilette paper. Regards, Flores But now, I am seeing the advantages of using toilet paper instead. :I suppose if were really careful with the amount of water used, it could work very well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mullen Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hello Andy,I don't have any at the moment. Next time, I will make a try. Thanks, Flores Flores try one of these sponge scourers instead, probably a bit cheaper than buying a new hard drive :o Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amflores Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hello Andy, It sure is! :( Flores ......... probably a bit cheaper than buying a new hard drive ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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