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To: mabelkitty

Testorsd model master paints, black label stuff.
Probably should use an airbrush, and practice with it elsewhere before using it on the model.

Testors dulcote and clearcote are life savers as well.
After painting the model, you spray it with the clearcote, lightly.
Then you apply the decals on top of the clearcote, let them dry, give them a light spray of clearcote overtop of them, then mask off any windows with masking tape, and spray with a light layer of dullcote.
The model will not show edges of decals afterwards.
Decals are best moved from their backing with light prods of a toothpick straight from the backing onto the model surface.
The best thing I can tell you for the colors, is to grab some pics of the thing, and match the colors as best as one can by eye.
But Testors model master paints will be the best bet colorwise.
Italeri is as good IF you can find them.


7 posted on 07/20/2005 5:08:33 PM PDT by Darksheare (Hey troll, Sith happens.)
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To: Darksheare

Thanks, Darksheare.
Looks like we're going to do this and use the box as an example for color and placement.


9 posted on 07/20/2005 5:17:54 PM PDT by mabelkitty (Lurk forever, but once you post, your newbness shines like a new pair of shoes.)
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