Scale32 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 What to do after you realise that some of them are way to shallow to hold a wash but you've already painted, decaled and sealed with a coat of clear. Sharpened pencils? Thoughts? Cheers Bevan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Check pictures of the prototype to see if the lines are visible and obvious would be a good start. Maybe you've had a lucky accident Richard Scale32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32 Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 48 minutes ago, RLWP said: Check pictures of the prototype to see if the lines are visible and obvious would be a good start. Maybe you've had a lucky accident Richard Thanks Richard, I know they were puttied most of the time but I just need something to break up the camo. A bit of visual interest. Cheers Bevan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 What's the 'plane, Bevan? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32 Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, RLWP said: What's the 'plane, Bevan? Richard It's Revell's me 262 night fighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Scale32 said: It's Revell's me 262 night fighter That looks to be a tricky one, if it is the highly mottled scheme, the camouflage is very effective at hiding surface detail. Personally, I'd be dirtying up the surface with blobs of oil paints brushed out to provide some variability. That's unlikely to reveal panel lines I'm now out of my depth, you need a painting expert - I'm sure one will be along soon. Richard I do love a night fighter - all those whiskers! Scale32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32 Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 Ive got a few ideas up my sleeve. I was really just curious as to what other people would do in this situation. Thanks Richard for the feedback, much appreciated and yes night fighters are pretty cool. Btw I'm doing red 12 from the kit decal option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Pencil works very well over a flat paint job, just be sure where you want it as there is no erasing it. Washes suck for many reasons, this being one of them. Scale32, RLWP and Woody V 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) 72nd, sorry...but there are NO panel line washes on this model. Edited April 15, 2021 by Ryan Adding word NO Rockie Yarwood, Woody V, Scale32 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Second vote for a pencil sharpened to a chisel point. Won't work on gloss, but it does on SG or flat. Out2gtcha, Scale32 and Ryan 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 What number is one of the lighter looking pencil "leads"? Is No 2 still a bit dense/dark, and is there a graphite pencil alternative that is not quite as dark when put on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 (edited) I use .5 mm No. 2 lead in a mechanical pencil sharpened to a chisel point to draw the panel lines. This is followed up with some 0000 steel wool (in the direction of airflow) to pare down the intensity of the lead. It also provides some nice subtle streaking and if continued will remove said streaks from the paint. I have successfully used a pink pearl eraser to remove errant pencil lines. A dullcote over top works wonders to blend it all together. Edited April 16, 2021 by Juggernut Scale32, Out2gtcha, Uncarina and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32 Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 13 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: What number is one of the lighter looking pencil "leads"? Is No 2 still a bit dense/dark, and is there a graphite pencil alternative that is not quite as dark when put on? Hi Brian, 2h is pretty light but the lead is hard where as 6b is pretty dark and the lead is pretty soft. I think hb is a pretty standard "in the middle" lead. I used it in a mechanical pencil last night with some success. Cheers Bevan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32 Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 12 hours ago, Juggernut said: I use .5 mm No. 2 lead in a mechanical pencil sharpened to a chisel point to draw the panel lines. This is followed up with some 0000 steel wool (in the direction of airflow) to pare down the intensity of the lead. It also provides some nice subtle streaking and if continued will remove said streaks from the paint. I have successfully used a pink pearl eraser to remove errant pencil lines. A dullcote over top works wonders to blend it all together. Sounds like a good technique. I used some 5000 grit for the same purpose on the wings. The fuselage I managed to get the wash into the panel lines but instead of wiping of with a solvent I used said 5000 to rub it off worked out well. Cheers Bevan RLWP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32 Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 On 4/15/2021 at 10:22 PM, Ryan said: 72nd, sorry...but there are NO panel line washes on this model. Looks great Ryan if you didn't know any better you'd think you used washes! Cheers Bevan Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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