Hawk1270 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hello everyone! I'm currently building the Hasewgawa 1/48 A-4E Skyhawk and I'm trying to determine the best way to mask and paint the intake lip. My reference pictures show the inner portion of this area has a red stripe that extends aft about 4" from the edge and covers the entire inner lip (as shown in the link below). Afterwards it's painted white all the way up to the engine. I can easily mask the red outside portion with tape.....any suggestions on how to mask and paint the red portion on the inside? Thanks! www.afwing.com/intro/a4_skyhawk/early_intake.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Although I've never done it, I've seen someone who got very fine grain sponge rubber (at a beauty supply - I have no idea what women use it for) and used it (squeezed down into the intake) as a masking mechanism. The cell size is so small you don't get any spray-through, so it gives a nice sharp line. One of those things that's been on my "I really need to try that" list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk1270 Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 That's a very good suggestion. I never would've thought about using that; I'll give it a try. Thanks Jennings! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Let us know how it comes out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) Leave the lip piece of the intake off until the end and paint it off the model. Perfect line every time. I've done at least six Hasegawa Skyhawks that way. See here:My link Edited July 25, 2015 by volzj Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spejic Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Although I've never done it, I've seen someone who got very fine grain sponge rubber (at a beauty supply - I have no idea what women use it for) and used it (squeezed down into the intake) as a masking mechanism. These are latex sponges (used for applying broad areas of makeup) and they are cheap and come in convenient triangle shapes that are easy to cut with scissors. I've used them many times and they work great, but you must make sure the paint is very dry before putting them in an intake - they will glue themselves into paint that is dry to the touch but still chemically setting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk1270 Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 HA...silly me, I never thought of doing that! That is a very good suggestion and the A-4 you built looks fantastic! :thumbsup:/> Thanks for the help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Leave the lip piece of the intake off until the end and paint it off the model. Perfect line every time. I've done at least six Hasegawa Skyhawks that way. This. This is the easiest way to deal with the intake lip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmk0210 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I had this problem with AV-8B and A-10 intakes. I filled the intake with damp tissue and used poster putty on top of that to get an edge. A toothpick or craft stick cut to a chisel point will help you work the edge to get a straight line all the way around. It's a little tedious but it works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmk0210 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Leave the lip piece of the intake off until the end and paint it off the model. I've never done the Hase Scooter, but on other models that might not work if it has a seam issue that requires putty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Interesting suggestions. I will have to try these out. Thanks all! Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ro-Gar Hobbies Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Leave the lip piece of the intake off until the end and paint it off the model. Perfect line every time. I've done at least six Hasegawa Skyhawks that way. See here:My link Same, thats how I did mine. I painted and glued it on later. Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk1270 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Good info! Thanks for the help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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