My 1st attemp with liquid mask and an Airbrush.
 

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RCS Liquid mask, Vallejo paints and the airbrush that came with the compressor.

I'm unsure of how to do the window surrounds, can anybody help?

Good skills, just be ware on the amount of pressure you are using on the blade, there are deep score lines around the chequers at the back.

As for window surrounds, I never use the masks and freehand it, makes doing the window surrounds much easier.

Thanks, I cut the chequers at the back 1st with a new blade and just used too much pressure.
Will try cutting the windows freehand on the next shell I practice on.

Thanks for the advice.

Well done, i airbrush, i can paint, but latex is a scary one, that said ive got a new Phantom and some RCS liquid, so im planning on jumping in this weekend, whats the consensus on coating, two good coats with a sponge?

Lee

I did three with a sponge, then left it over night before cutting.

For liquid mask I find 3-4 thin coats works best. It covers better and also when it comes to cutting and peeling it removes more easily too

For window masks I use a vinyl cutter

I need some of the vinyl paint masks, like a varied pack of mesh, hex's, stars etc.
I'm hoping to use them as well as the liquid mask.
Any ideas where I can get some from or can somebody on here do some for me?

RCS Graphics do (or did) the re-usable masks.

As for Liquid Mask, I brush on, 4 coats, maybe 5, that way I ensure it peals nice, if to thin it is a total mare to peal but there are tricks to removing it.

Make sure you wash thoroughly, rinse with hot water, dry immediately and put first coat of LM on.

Cheers lads, ill get cracking this weekend, see what i can do with it!

Lee

Two more shells completed and people are starting to ask if I can do one for them......
Still practicing though!

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And another one.....

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Another one done, need to practice my coverage with the flouro paints.

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Got another one finished today..
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Still learning each time I get the airbrush out.

looking good!

What airbrush are you using?

I fancy having a go but don't want to lay out lots of money

I'm using an Iwata Neo CN and really like it.

Another one done!
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That looks very classy, nice job 👍

Wow! Thanks alot, means loads coming from you! It was looking through lots of your work that made me want to give it a try.

Any tips?

Cheers, nice to know I've helped get you interested. Tip wise just try and develop your own style and keep posting up your work. 👍

Some great work there Sean. You should bring that mini down to Norwich on a Sunday night. I guess you race at west winch?