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| Bf 109 E-4 help wanted please; How can I get a fine mottle effect for my Me 109? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 26 2013, 07:17 PM (703 Views) | |
| Combat Wombat | Oct 26 2013, 07:17 PM Post #1 |
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To complete my Messerschitt I need a fine mottle affect for the side of the plane, like this-![]() What is the best way to do this? Any help will be greatly appreciated |
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| Floyd | Oct 26 2013, 07:53 PM Post #2 |
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I like to mottle things.
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![]() Fixed you image, as for the paint scheme in question, all depends on scale, 1/72 cue Mental as he just did a very similar paint job, in 1/48 and larger, a fine tipped needle in the airbrush, I suggest 0.2mm, heavily thinned paint and plenty of patience. |
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| Combat Wombat | Oct 26 2013, 08:26 PM Post #3 |
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Thanks for fixing the image, I've been trying to fix it. The model is Airfix's dogfight double Messerschmitt in 1:72 scale. Will this require a specific brush? |
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| peebeep | Oct 27 2013, 01:10 PM Post #4 |
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Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious
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How about using a paper mask? Cut a suitable size piece of paper, then roughly punch some random spaced holes in it and use as a spray mask. peebeep |
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| Drichc | Oct 27 2013, 01:57 PM Post #5 |
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Banaaaaana
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Or a bit of sponge is another option for a finer mottle effect. It can be built up gradually until it is to your liking, as long as you keep the paint to a minimum. rich |
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| Floyd | Oct 27 2013, 03:35 PM Post #6 |
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I like to mottle things.
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Actually rich that is a very good idea, start by placing the mottle via a sponge over the airframe/area in question. Then blend the mottle in with layers of very, very thinned base paint, so for instance, a mottle of 02/70 over 65. I would place the mottle via sponge of 02 and 70, then over spray this mottle with heavily thinned 65 to tone it down and make it less stark. |
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| Drichc | Oct 27 2013, 04:24 PM Post #7 |
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Banaaaaana
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Thanks for crediting me with the idea Floyd, but sadly it's not mine. I read about it somewhere and have tried it, and it works pretty well. It's pretty controllable, and you can play with different sponge densities for differing effects. Rich |
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| Richard M | Oct 27 2013, 05:28 PM Post #8 |
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If you have an airbrush you could give these a try; http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AEMM501 |
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| phantomdriver | Oct 27 2013, 11:38 PM Post #9 |
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Fox Mulder's soul brother.....
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I'm with Rich on this, I just found an old Me 262 , discarded in a box ( since I was young) and I remember getting results in much the same way with bits of old bath sponge |
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| Rory | Oct 28 2013, 07:23 AM Post #10 |
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It depends on the type of mottle. Some you have to spray and others you can get away with using a piece of packing foam. If to apply the paint to a piece of glass or plastic first and then lift it with the foam you get a nice even ,not to heavy coverage on the foam. |
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| Combat Wombat | Oct 29 2013, 06:11 PM Post #11 |
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Thank you for all your advice, the sponge trick worked very well, I used a very coarse packing foam that gave a nice look
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