Plastic scale modelling tutorial on how to create self adhesive masks for your scale model's camo pattern. Easy process that saves time and a lot of expensive masking tape. SUBSCRIBE HERE: bit.ly/mmscalemodels
Now that is a light bulb moment brilliant idea, one of those why didn't I think of that!!! Great build by the way I am just about to start panting the same kit. I have the Eduard dual combo great value well done and great videos.
I've switched to this method because I find it less hassle than drawing on camouflage patterns and trying to have a consistent demarcation line. It's also faster than using white tack and then taping up. I find it more accurate as well.
Just in case you dont want to touch the model to measure it (because it is recently painted, glued or whatever) there is a software that measures pictures based in a real measurement given to it. It then gives you the distance between two clics of your choice Cant remember the name of the software though, sorry
Could you please explain the math to get the correct scale when printing? Thanks for the alternative in making paint masks. Why are people knocking this video? People need to keep a open mind. Thanks again!
+Arnie Kourtjian Hi Arnie, simply measure one panel on the model and then the same panel on the drawing. For instance you have panel length on the model 5 cm and 15 on the drawing. That means that you must reduce the drawing 3 times (300%).
+MM Scale Models I don't know what you mean.. I used to follow the picture and draw a pencil line using detail in the aircraft skin as a guide, than roll out blu-tack into a sausage and lay that over the line, or just brush paint it. I found this video interesting, and your finished work looks amazing, but I don't understand why you go to so much trouble to get the lines on.. if you were doing 20 aircraft and you wanted them all identical I can see this method being useful but to make a complete template just for one aircraft seems to be a massive waste of your time.
Well it is a matter of consistency of the demarcation lines. More over using different thicknesses ouble sided tape you can make soft or sharp transitions. All said, it is just a matter of preference :)
Hi there, first: I almost don't understand word you saying. second: just outline the wings and halves on a piece of paper before you put them together. Cheers mate.
Who is so lazy as to waste money of paint masks when with just a tiny bit of effort you can make your own? Model builders today are losers and aftermarket pukes prey on them.
Unnecessarily complicated way to mask. There is no need for "expensive" masking tape, just mask with blue tack and electrical tape. Way easier than this method. Also can't hear a word being said and as for the suggestion that we use subtitles instead, why don't you include them yourself as we are busy trying to watch what is happening.
+trevorpom Thanks for your comment. Masking with blue tack and electrical tape have few drawbacks and they are crucial IMHO. First blue tack cannot be shaped in one uniform diameter for all the length, let alone placing it on the model without squishing it further. Those two lead to uneven demarcation line hardness. The electrical tape leaves residue, which is not what I want for my paint. Further more it takes a lot of time to fill the gaps. The subtitles are included, You just have to press the subtitles button on your you tube player. I am not sure that this works on mobile and youtube red though. Cheers.
Yeah I tried blue tack as well and it ruined my paint. I had to remove it and re-start it. My question is, what adjustments, if any do you make for the fuselage? You're putting a 2d picture on a 3d shape, so does it complicate it at all?
+saintrobbie375 Hi, I haven't done any adjustments for this fuselage, just left the top surfaces to be masked with tape. There is 1,2,3 for each camo color, I picked green pencil to write the second set, but it is hard to see it (my bad)
saintrobbie375 If you prime your model first and then let let the paint dry properly then blue tack isn't a problem. One of my first rules of modelling is paint, then walk away and leave it alone at least for a couple of hours. All the pesky problems disappear using this simple rule.
MM Scale Models Just roll out the blue tack on your bench into a uniform roll, it's not difficult. As for hard and soft lines, if you want soft lines don't press it too hard onto the model. If you want hard lines press it flat. Blue tack is infinitely adjustable. I've been modelling for 40 years and have never had a problem obtaining whatever line I want with blue tack. As for time saving you spend a lot of time sizing, printing and cutting masks. By the time you're finished printing I'd be already painting.
