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Bf 109 E-4 help wanted please; How can I get a fine mottle effect for my Me 109?
Topic Started: Oct 26 2013, 07:17 PM (703 Views)
Combat Wombat
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To complete my Messerschitt I need a fine mottle affect for the side of the plane, like this-
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What is the best way to do this?
Any help will be greatly appreciated
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Floyd
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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
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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
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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.

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Drichc
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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.

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Floyd
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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
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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.

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Richard M
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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
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Fox Mulder's soul brother.....
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richc
Oct 27 2013, 01:57 PM
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.

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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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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
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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 :D
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