"Airbrushing 1/144th scale" Topic

Hello!

Does anyone have a link to a site that maybe might have some video's or "how to's" on painting 1/144th scale aircraft?

Anyone here want to give us less talented types a little rundown of how you paint your 1/144's?

Thanks!!

Thin paint, low pressure, and good quality masking tape,(like Tamiya). I've also had some success with press and seal. For a feathered edge you can try either a frisket with a pattern cut into it or,(be forewarned this is extremely fiddly) folding your masking tape. You then direct your air from an angle so as to create a soft edge. I will try to illustrate.
(This AP = air/paint) (This < = tape) (This __ = surface of model)
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I've done some free hand but I use a dual action Airbrush. Also, you can use blue tack for camo patterns and I've also started printing camo patterns from here jpsmodell.de/dc/main_e.htm
down sizing to 1/144 and cutting out as templates. Cut out corresponding bit, use some low tack tape to attach to model and spray. Leaves some nice feather edged lines

You can do loads with a double action airbrush, lower pressure, thinner paints, and the use of films or other media (silly putty works wonders and it is cheap and easily had at most kid parties for free!) as a basis for your patterns. Some of the "soft edge" pattern techniques such as many Italian aircraft, require a very steady hand, extra alcohol to keep the paint thin and let it dry quickly, and patience. The key to much is getting your airbrushing practice in with lots and lots of practice runs on simulated target pieces. I have plenty of target pieces to practice on. The fiddly part with airbrushing models is the air currents and "bleeding" from spatter and over-spray on to areas which you don't want painted. I try to mask them and work on one area at a time like a wing, the fuselage, etc.