I have started a 1/220 Revell Cutty Sark. It brings back memories of my childhood as my late father brought me “The Endeavour” and helped me put it together (I put the pin back in the glue tube and he did the rest). He then build the Cutty Sark and it was on display on the kitchen cupboard (so needed to be washed every so often to get rid of the greasy dust build up). Hopefully I will do him proud with my attempt.
Tried to mask the hull to do the painting but as the hull is not smooth the paint bleed through the masking tape so had to do freehand. Still to paint the white highlight sections. Will post more as it progresses.
Some things to try to make masking work better. Use Tamiya masking tape- very thin and conforms to rough surfaces better than hardware store tapes. Available at hobby shops.
Then, paint a thin layer of the base color, or some clear. Any paint that wicks under tape will not be visible. This is known as “sealing” the tape.
I might add that if you are spraying, then shooting down from the tape, and not up towards it will help prevent paint from being sprayed up under the edge. Thin layers, two or three if needed so that nothing has a chance to well up and leak under the tape edge. And I agree w/ Don, Tamiya masking tape is a must.
Don, thanks. Actually saw a clip on “Better Homes and Gardens” where they said to paint a coat of the base coat to make a more professional line. Will have to try this next time.
