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I am looking for some advice on painting Mottling. I'm working on a 1/72 scale Hs 129 and as you can see below completed the base coat and applied the RLM 80 Mottle. As it stands now the mottle spots are a bit hard and needs to be softened up a bit. What would be the best method to do this.
1 - The method I was/ am planning to do was to use a brush and dry brushing over them with RLM79. Not having ever done this before I'm not sure it is the best way.
2 - Could I airbrush them over using a thinned RLM79?
3 - Will applying a final matt cote be sufficient after the decals are added?
Here is how it looks right now. I have to say I was a bit intimidated at starting this but once I was going I had a blast. I'm very happy how it has turned out so far.
Thanks in advance
Dirk, I think you mentioned in your other post that you thought your airbrush might not be fine enough for a mottle in this scale. If so, have a look at the Brush Painting Guide I posted, as IIRC, there's a bit in there on how to get an effective mottle in smaller scales without an airbrush. Might help a bit.