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fubar57
General
This is how mine turned out using Oramask.
I believe its the same stuff they use for pre-cut camo masks. If you want to go that route, here is one source.... 1/48 scale camouflage & marking : LF Models E-shop, Produced resin kits and accessories of planes, LF Models E-shop, Produced resin kits and accessories of planes
fubar57
General
This is using another manufacturer's pre-cut masks, AML. You can see the colour is the same as Oramask
After the masks were removed
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how were you able to transfer the camo pattern that transitions from wing to fuselage? I suspect individual prints of port, starboard and top of plane? I tried to copy top shot of guide only to no avail. I really like LF models masks, many choices there. I plan on purchasing mask then recommended model. looks much easier than making one. I have dyslexia that is a problem with this type of issue...for real.
your work is outstanding.
your work is outstanding.
I was hoping to get back to the Titanic model today, but this sinus infection is killing me. Maybe the enamel airbrush spray would clear it up.
fubar57
General
For camo from the wing to the fuselage I just used Tamiya strips but for the wings I did just as you said. I enlarged the instructions to fit the aircraft. cut the masking film just large enough to lay over the pattern I want to mask. Remove the film to reveal the stickiness and lay it over the pattern. Its not very tacky from the get-go but I remove it a bit more. I then use small curved scissors to cut the pattern out and lay it over the model. I'm using Oramask more and more on RAF camo and shortly for Luftwaffe. While Luftwaffe patterns on the wing are, for the most part straight lines, I like that I can lay down large pieces instead of small strips of Tamiya. This is the type of scissor I use for cutting out bendy camo
the oramask is intriguing, had no idea what this was about, watched the instructional videos. I am going to try it out.
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Vic Balshaw
Major General
Thanks to George mentioning it during my last build, I hunted out some and am using it for the first time on my current build. I am impressed and last night carved out two very wavy fractures lines for the side of the fuselage and lay them on. Brilliant as the stuff can be relayed if your positioning was a little off the first time. So BIG THANKS to you George. 
fubar57
General
Make sure you get 810. The others, 811 and 813 are more rigid so I've just learned. From the Orafol site.....
"Developed for use in conformable paint stencil applications, especially for paint and spray techniques on complex curves, uneven or semi-flexible substrates and surfaces requiring transparency of the paint mask for substrate visibility. Great for various automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment paint mask applications. Not suitable for wet applications. Remove stencil film prior to baking."
Though they say its good "....on complex curves...." its not really that flexible but it can be persuaded. As I mentioned above, fuselage camo curves are usually not as extreme as on the wings so I lay the Oramask up to the wing root and then use thin strips of Tamiya tape to carry the camo on the fuselage. The tape should overlap the Oramask a little
makes more sense to me now, affordable too, gracias.
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Vic Balshaw
Major General
Nicely done.
Donivanp
Major
You did a great job and you enjoyed yourself sniffing glue and playing with sharp objects!
A4K
Brigadier General
Echo Wojtek's post, well done mate.
Viking1066
Chief Master Sergeant
Beautiful work! Great display!!
