Cheating or great idea (or old one)?

[Ralph Haus]

In a separate thread discussing the colors, and application, for the camo of an Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik 1/72 Tamiya model I was left with the challenge of how to apply, not only the proper colors (solved), but being as close as possible to the camo pattern as is represented for the model that I want.

I decided to create a set of 'patterns' that will help to define the outlines as they are shown. So, I copied (creating a PDF file) the image that was provided and printed, with scaling, the image on a fairly thick paper.

What I have are multiple images that are the same size of my model and therefor I can cut out the pattern and use as masks. Haven't tried this yet (the painting); concerned a bit about the paint spray 'creeping' under the mask. But I suppose I can touch up? I have taped on of the masks to the right wing and it appears to be a close enough fit that with careful spray application I may be able to get a fairly sharp line. Another advantage is that I can use these templates to cover already painted areas for protection for the alternate colors.

As for the cheating comment. Would this be allowed in a GB submission?

 

[Crimea_River]

Not cheating at all. We don't have such restrictions in our GBs.

 

[Wurger]

I agree with Andy. The way of making masks for camo spots had been used a long time before the masking tape and Bluetack appeared. However it is a very nice and cheapest way for making camouflage and still in using by many modellers.
Good on you!

 

[vikingBerserker]

You can also buy them.

 

[fubar57]

I've used a different makers masks on my GB B.P. Defiant. They are a bit finicky but the end result is far better than I could achieve. I've tried resizing the paint instructions to do as you are doing but my computer and printer hate each other

 

[fubar57]

By a rare coinky- dink, I just read a new article that shows the result of David's store bought masks post...

1/48th JA-37 Viggen | iModeler

 

[vikingBerserker]

Rats, I cant read thee article due to our firewall but when I used it a number of years back it was not the best on curved surfaces, it was a pain in fact. Still better than I could have done.