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  • SSBN659
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    David, in photos 2, 3 & 4 above what is the reason for the Bondo where the sail attaches to the hull?

    Will Rogers
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  • He Who Shall Not Be Named
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    Originally posted by redboat219
    Ever wondered what you would be doing right now if you didn't go into making RC model submarines?
    commercial diving

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  • redboat219
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    Ever wondered what you would be doing right now if you didn't go into making RC model submarines?

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  • He Who Shall Not Be Named
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    No, Tom. Alternating applications of toothpaste masking and varied colors of 'marine growth'. The final result is illustrated by the completed side (all masking washed away) of the upper rudder.

    Stippled layering, if you will. I make this **** up as I go.






    Sometimes works. Sometimes... eh!

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  • trout
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    Ohhh black wash to bring it all together……

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  • SteveNeill
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    We never stop learning. We can never know everything. If that ever happened it would all be pointless. It's this that keeps us going and growing hopefully for a long time to come. Thanks David.

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  • He Who Shall Not Be Named
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    Originally posted by rwtdiver

    Thank you very much David! I will get the 3M Blue masking tape for sure, and some good sharp #11 blades.


    Now get ready for this!

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    I am ready to take the leap and start learning to do air brushing, and some (believe it or not) honest to god weathering on my boats!! :-)) So I will REALLY be STUDYING your methods you have posted up and most likely have some questions along the way!

    Thank again David,

    Rob
    "Firemen can stand the heat."
    Go get 'em, Tiger!

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  • rwtdiver
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    Originally posted by He Who Shall Not Be Named

    Pest? Hell no! You actually get things done -- I love that! As opposed to those who just ask questions to keep their gums in motion. When I'm done raking guys like you over the coals, Rob, I feel like I've actually helped move the Craft along. You're not a pest. No. You're a willing student ready to actually apply what you learn -- makes all the picture taking worthwhile.

    (Now, I take a moment to yank my nose out of your ass).

    I like the 3M Blue 'painters masking tape'. Cheap and a lower tack than that nuclear powered tan tape!





    The vinyl striping tape will take a sharper radius than the 3M blue but is expensive and hard to source locally. Cut the blue in narrow enough strips and you can lay down a radius as tight as you want.



    For very tight, exacting curves, pre-form your masking tape by cutting out the shape with the aid of a swivel-knife (a #11 will work if you practice enough) following a plastic sheet stencil. Note the use of brass tube cutting punches to give form to small circular masks.

    Thank you very much David! I will get the 3M Blue masking tape for sure, and some good sharp #11 blades.


    Now get ready for this!

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    I am ready to take the leap and start learning to do air brushing, and some (believe it or not) honest to god weathering on my boats!! :-)) So I will REALLY be STUDYING your methods you have posted up and most likely have some questions along the way!

    Thank again David,

    Rob
    "Firemen can stand the heat."

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  • He Who Shall Not Be Named
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    Originally posted by rwtdiver

    Hi David,

    It's the pest again with a question about finishing work.

    What brand masking tape do you prefer? I learned from you to cut a new edge on the tape rather than use it as it comes off the roll. Also I seen you (in other photos) make your own pin stripping tape for going around curves, so it seems you may just purchase one or two width sizes of tape that will accomplish all your masking needs! (I am about ready to try my hand at "Air Brushing" I have the equipment so it's time to get my feet wet.

    Thanks David,

    Rob
    "Firemen can stand the heat."
    Pest? Hell no! You actually get things done -- I love that! As opposed to those who just ask questions to keep their gums in motion. When I'm done raking guys like you over the coals, Rob, I feel like I've actually helped move the Craft along. You're not a pest. No. You're a willing student ready to actually apply what you learn -- makes all the picture taking worthwhile.

    (Now, I take a moment to yank my nose out of your ass).

    I like the 3M Blue 'painters masking tape'. Cheap and a lower tack than that nuclear powered tan tape!





    The vinyl striping tape will take a sharper radius than the 3M blue but is expensive and hard to source locally. Cut the blue in narrow enough strips and you can lay down a radius as tight as you want.



    For very tight, exacting curves, pre-form your masking tape by cutting out the shape with the aid of a swivel-knife (a #11 will work if you practice enough) following a plastic sheet stencil. Note the use of brass tube cutting punches to give form to small circular masks.


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  • rwtdiver
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    Originally posted by He Who Shall Not Be Named





























    Hi David,

    It's the pest again with a question about finishing work.

    What brand masking tape do you prefer? I learned from you to cut a new edge on the tape rather than use it as it comes off the roll. Also I seen you (in other photos) make your own pin stripping tape for going around curves, so it seems you may just purchase one or two width sizes of tape that will accomplish all your masking needs! (I am about ready to try my hand at "Air Brushing" I have the equipment so it's time to get my feet wet.

    Thanks David,

    Rob
    "Firemen can stand the heat."

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