[WWI] masking problems

[Tom Mason]

I agree with all get an airbrush. Back in the days I brush painted my models I used cellophane tape for masking as it was thin and didn't leave a ridge. It helped that I painted with enamels (still do) as paint is slower drying than acrylics and paint settles better and reducing chances of brush marks. To get some of the tackiness of the cellophane tape I would press it against my forehead to get some of the oils from my skin on the tape.

T.O.M.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ivan Carlos Ruchesi 
  To: World War I Modeling Mailing List 
  Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 8:38 AM
  Subject: Re: [WWI] masking problems




  Andy Bannister <a.bann at ntlworld.com> escribió: 
    >Yes, don't brush paint! Git yerself an airbrush man!! Seriously >though, try removing the tape as soon as you finish painting (while >the paint is still slightly soft) and it may lessen the ridge effect. I also >usually lightly sand the edge with worn 600 grit paper after the paint >is fully dry and it will knock off most of the ridge.

    >Andy



    Be careful, some sandpaper can stain the paint (specially if it is white), so try before on another painted surface. (How I learned that?)


    Ivan


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