Masking with clay

[JohnWV]

I have some irregular squiggles to mask on my Bf 109 project. I have seen clay
used to a pretty good effect giving a softer edge. I have some Craftsmart plastina
modeling clay, will this be suitable and not leave any oily substance on my base coat?
Thanks---John

 

[fubar57]

If you have your next project handy, paint the inside of a wing, let it dry, then try the clay and see if there's a reaction. I just used some Lepage poster tack on my FM-1 build and it left no residue. I'll probably use it on my Fw 190 as well

 

[Crimea_River]

Have not used that product so can't comment. See SANCER's current Bf109G-5 build where he used this technique.

 

[MIflyer]

They make liquid mask and that probably would work better.

But I don't think that Play Dough leaves a residue. As to what I'm doing with some Play Dough, that's a story beyond the scope of this topic.

 

[Crimea_River]

Liquid mask won't leave a soft edge. I believe he's trying to get an airbrushed effect.

 

[JohnWV]

Thanks, off to Wallyworld for some Blue Tack.---John