Hello all,
I am seeking assistance regarding methods to paint the two tones to represent the laminated wood on the propellor for my Wingnuts Pfalz D.IIIa.
Thank you very much.
Matt
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Painting Laminated Propeller

Fledermaus

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 05:28 PM UTC

JackFlash

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 06:01 PM UTC

Mgunns

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Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 03:57 PM UTC

I paint the prop per WNW instructions then using a sepia fine point pen, (available at Michaels art supplies) and then carefully draw the laminate on the prop. Be careful to experiment on a spare prop before doing it on the model you want, but I have had satisfactory results using this method.
Good Luck Matt
Mark
Here are some examples:

After applying Tamiya Orange Clear

The Pens:

Hope this helps

Fledermaus

Joined: January 05, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 05:55 PM UTC
Stephen & Mark,
Happy New Year and thank you for your responses.
Matt
Happy New Year and thank you for your responses.
Matt
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