Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Nice work Bill.
I agree with Aaron about the Vaseline. It's a 'trick' I've used myself in the past, but on very small areas, the 'weight' of the Vaseline can react with the paint, causing it to bubble. A better way is to apply a spot of Humbrol 'Maskol', or similar liquid mask, or even PVA, which can be peeled off after painting. A minimal amount of re-touching may be required, if the PVA has spread onto the 'solid' areas, but should be easy to accomplish.
For future reference, a more convenient way to make this type of lamp, is to back the holes with a thin piece of plastic card. Assemble and paint the model as normal, and, when painted, the holes can then have their colour(s) added, and glazed with Micro Kristal Kleer or PVA. Simple, clean, and effective.
I agree with Aaron about the Vaseline. It's a 'trick' I've used myself in the past, but on very small areas, the 'weight' of the Vaseline can react with the paint, causing it to bubble. A better way is to apply a spot of Humbrol 'Maskol', or similar liquid mask, or even PVA, which can be peeled off after painting. A minimal amount of re-touching may be required, if the PVA has spread onto the 'solid' areas, but should be easy to accomplish.
For future reference, a more convenient way to make this type of lamp, is to back the holes with a thin piece of plastic card. Assemble and paint the model as normal, and, when painted, the holes can then have their colour(s) added, and glazed with Micro Kristal Kleer or PVA. Simple, clean, and effective.