Nice one. Couple of other things: 1. You can get pre-cut mask sets for fairly recent kits from big online retailers, and they're not that expensive: usually £3-£5. They often include perfectly circular wheel hub masks too, which makes painting the tyres much easier. (I know he mentioned it right at the end). Always try to get one that specifically says it's for the same manufacturer as your kit: you'd be surprised how much variation there is between supposedly "identical" models from different manufacturers! Having said that, if you can't get the exact one it's still worth trying one for a different kit, but be aware that you might have to adapt it slightly. 2. You can get masking fluid (the Humbrol version is called Maskol) that you paint on. It forms a rubbery film when dry that peels off once you've finished painting. It's not as reliable or easy as tape, but it can be useful for particularly fiddly bits. You have to be particularly careful around it with airbrushes because the fine, high pressure jet can lift the edge of it or drive paint underneath it.
Yes, there are a number of other things that can be used, but I've not tried them myself. The main thing I wanted to get across was the use of the backlight 🙂
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Great video, thanks for posting. Love your approach to doing videos, great balance between showing and explaining. Also appreciate the humor and the quality of your work. Getting back into the hobby after three decades and your videos are an inspiration.
Hey, welcome back to the hobby! I will say I love his videos as well, and there are a LOT of them. He's the reason I got into building in the first place. He's been a wonderful mentor! 😁
The torch thing was a great help.
I'm glad it was useful for you 🙂
Great video mate. You make it look so easy 😂 but i guess practice makes perfect. Thanks for taking the time to share, really appreciated.
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching 🙂
Nearly lost the will to live doing a 1/72 helldiver canopy! Nice video.
Hopefully this will help you out next time 🙂
Nice one. Couple of other things:
1. You can get pre-cut mask sets for fairly recent kits from big online retailers, and they're not that expensive: usually £3-£5. They often include perfectly circular wheel hub masks too, which makes painting the tyres much easier. (I know he mentioned it right at the end). Always try to get one that specifically says it's for the same manufacturer as your kit: you'd be surprised how much variation there is between supposedly "identical" models from different manufacturers! Having said that, if you can't get the exact one it's still worth trying one for a different kit, but be aware that you might have to adapt it slightly.
2. You can get masking fluid (the Humbrol version is called Maskol) that you paint on. It forms a rubbery film when dry that peels off once you've finished painting. It's not as reliable or easy as tape, but it can be useful for particularly fiddly bits. You have to be particularly careful around it with airbrushes because the fine, high pressure jet can lift the edge of it or drive paint underneath it.
The pre-cut masks are very good if you can get them. I thought I mentioned them in the video, but maybe I forgot 🙂
@@SteamGeezerUK You did mention them: that's why I edited my comment to acknowledge that...
seen people use parafilm too !!! and its cheap , never used it but seemingly its easier to cut
I'd like to try some of that. It would be good for those compound curves.
Yes, there are a number of other things that can be used, but I've not tried them myself. The main thing I wanted to get across was the use of the backlight 🙂
Great video, thanks for posting. Love your approach to doing videos, great balance between showing and explaining. Also appreciate the humor and the quality of your work. Getting back into the hobby after three decades and your videos are an inspiration.
Hey, welcome back to the hobby! I will say I love his videos as well, and there are a LOT of them. He's the reason I got into building in the first place. He's been a wonderful mentor! 😁
What brand is your blade?
Swan Morton. These are the ones I use, although of course you may find them cheaper elsewhere - this is merely for reference - amzn.to/3Wstav8