ash74 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Hello All I am wondering whether anyone can guide me on how to create soft edges between different color paints? Similar to an airbrush? I have few models I would like to try this effect on. For example the Euro 1 scheme on an A-10. Thanks Ash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Do you mean without using a airbrush? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 You can try with spray cans using rigid masks made of something like a manilla folder, slightly raised from the surface of the model. I remember reading about this in FSM back in the early 2000s. Since the mask is raised ever so slightly from the surface of the model, if you are careful you can get that soft edge you are looking for. The other way I have seen is to use artist oils, and then you can blend the demarcation line since the paint takes so long to dry. There is a video on youtube where someone demonstrated this technique. I have not tried it, but it did look intriguing. I really have no idea how you would achieve that look with normal hobby paints. In similar discussions in years past, it was discussed that there are a few master brush painters that can do it, but it is not easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goondman Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Ive been using AK Masking Putty. Bluetac works pretty well too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ash74 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 20 hours ago, airmechaja said: Do you mean without using a airbrush? Yes, I dont own one, & dont have any attention of getting one in the near future. Thanks Ash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ash74 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 7 hours ago, goondman said: Ive been using AK Masking Putty. Bluetac works pretty well too I had forgotten about Bluetac, I might look into the AK Masking putty. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ash74 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 16 hours ago, Kurt H. said: You can try with spray cans using rigid masks made of something like a manilla folder, slightly raised from the surface of the model. I remember reading about this in FSM back in the early 2000s. Since the mask is raised ever so slightly from the surface of the model, if you are careful you can get that soft edge you are looking for. The other way I have seen is to use artist oils, and then you can blend the demarcation line since the paint takes so long to dry. There is a video on youtube where someone demonstrated this technique. I have not tried it, but it did look intriguing. I really have no idea how you would achieve that look with normal hobby paints. In similar discussions in years past, it was discussed that there are a few master brush painters that can do it, but it is not easy. Thank you Kurt, I try those in the future. Ash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goondman Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 10 hours ago, ash74 said: Thank you Kurt, I try those in the future. Ash I dont know what im doing wrong, i just cant seem to master posting pics on here... If you want i can email you some Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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