I am finally [:$] getting around to starting to paint my first camouflaged aircraft, a P-40B which will use olive green and light tan. Seems like about equal amounts of each.
I have started with a gray primer so I am wondering which color would be best to start with, green or the tan? Is there any formula or scheme that can be followed to do this right the first time! [8-)]
It is easier to cover a lighter color with a darker one. That is how I usually do it.
Lay down a base of tan, then spray your green markings.
For a pattern, find a picture online, of a P-40 scheme you like. Draw the scheme on the kit with a pencil - lightly. When you’re happy with how it’s going to look, use silly putty (or something similar) to create a mask and spray the green.
-Fred
That is IF he is using an airbrush as he did not say. [;)]
I agree thought, light colors to dark is the best method.
Thanks so much for the quick input. Yes, I will be using an airbrush.
As a followup question, would you still start with the lighter color if it was only … say 20% of the pattern?