Revell 1/72 Junkers F.13 Floatplane completed.

[Dave Ward]

Very nice Dave and so very different. I think I like the look of corrugations.

Colin,
If you like corrugations - try these


( I have this in the stash albeit in a different boxing )
Or this, which I wasn't aware of!


All good fun - nightmares for masking & decals!!!!!!!!!
Dave

[Defiant911]

Looks great Dave and I love the silver finish. I bought my B17 just so I could paint it silver..

[Dave Ward]

Carl,
I used the AK 3rd generation Aluminium, it turned out to be a little 'whiter' than I expected, it may be that a MiG Aluminium may be a bit more metallic. It's very difficult to gauge the metallics, small patch tests don't really work, you have to spray the whole thing! Either way, a black primer seems to give the best base. Masking didn't really end up a problem - I used Tamiya masking sheet, and sealed the edges with varnish to prevent any creep...............
Dave

[Defiant911]

Carl,
I used the AK 3rd generation Aluminium, it turned out to be a little 'whiter' than I expected, it may be that a MiG Aluminium may be a bit more metallic. It's very difficult to gauge the metallics, small patch tests don't really work, you have to spray the whole thing! Either way, a black primer seems to give the best base. Masking didn't really end up a problem - I used Tamiya masking sheet, and sealed the edges with varnish to prevent any creep...............
Dave

When you say you varnish to prevent creep do you literally mean you varnish over the edge of the tape and then paint next layer over the top of the varnish as presumably there will be some varnish over the edge?

[NickT]

Cracking little model Dave - like it a lot !

[Dave Ward]

When you say you varnish to prevent creep do you literally mean you varnish over the edge of the tape and then paint next layer over the top of the varnish as presumably there will be some varnish over the edge?

Carl,
I only use acrylics, so I can't say how this works with enamels. When I've finished masking, I use a small brush, and go over the edges of the masking, paying attention to panel lines, dimples etc. I use a slightly watered down varnish, matt, or gloss, depending on what the undersurface finish is, the thinnest coat, just enough to seal the mask edges, & allow to dry. I usually spray, when I use a mask, but there's no reason that it wouldn't work with brush painting. I've only ever used standard varnishes, some of the fancier polyurethane varnishes may not work, and could lift the paint.....................
It's not always perfect, but it reduces the amount of touching up needed, obviously the smoother the surface, the better the chances
Dave

[flyjoe180]

Great job Dave, that's something different for the shelf