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Painting Laminated Propeller
Fledermaus
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New York, United States
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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 05:28 PM UTC
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
JackFlash
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 06:01 PM UTC
Here is a bit of fun on the subject.

Click here.
Mgunns
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Arizona, United States
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Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 03:57 PM UTC
Greetings Matt:

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
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New York, United States
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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
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