Once you have completed the paint scheme of your airplane model kit, it's time to tackle the panel lines. Properly painted panel lines add realism and detail to the exterior of the aircraft model. The best results can be achieved by pre-shading all the panel lines of the airplane … [Read more...] about Painting the Panel Lines of your Aircraft Model
Painting Techniques
Painting Techniques for a Realistic Model Aircraft Canopy
A detailed canopy is one of the most attractive features of a finished scale model aircraft. You may want to pay close attention to this part of the process. Smudged frames, scratches, stained or dirty glass and fingerprints can be very damaging to the final look of the airplane … [Read more...] about Painting Techniques for a Realistic Model Aircraft Canopy
Paint Chipping on the Wing Root (Beginners)
On World War 2 military aircraft is was quite common for the paint between the fuselage and the wing root to become damaged by the pilot and ground crew while walking up and down to the cockpit. Although there are several painting techniques used to replicate paint chipping on an … [Read more...] about Paint Chipping on the Wing Root (Beginners)
Dry Brushing the Cockpit of a Scale Model Airplane
Among the many painting techniques, dry brushing is a great method for creating a realistic scale model airplane. This is especially true for the cockpit, as it brings out detail that might otherwise go unnoticed. You will need paint and a good quality paintbrush. I dry brush … [Read more...] about Dry Brushing the Cockpit of a Scale Model Airplane