Andrewvft Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 why not just use a few spray cans and mask as you go. Still a better finish than hand brush I believe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I love the first link parabat gave, black 1 looks like a tiger shark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfighter Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 You're missing out. An airbrush is definitely more work but it's a great feeling of satisfaction when you nail a WW2 German scheme (one of the hardest to replicate in my opinion). Plus, I'm really horrible at hand-painting anything besides detail parts and cockpits. Can never get the brush strokes to go away. To each his own. Best of luck on this project! Thanks. I have done airbrushed aircraft in the past but where possible I avoid them and as long as I like the scheme I opt for something that's much easier. I always use a spray undercoat and spray lacquer (Halfords fairly new Matt lacquer is really easy to use and gives a pretty good semi matt finish). I find the brush strokes usually disappear under all this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfighter Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 why not just use a few spray cans and mask as you go. Still a better finish than hand brush I believe. I have done that yes. I always use a can of Halfords spray for finishes like all silver or maybe 2 or 3 colours. Plus I've used Tamiya sprays for an occasional camouflage scheme etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfighter Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 I love the first link parabat gave, black 1 looks like a tiger shark Me too and that's possibly my favourite so far. I can't find many photo's of that actual aircraft though. I can find more of the similar but tail mottled Sinner scheme that's in the instructions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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