Ok so I'm new to aircraft. I have built a few tanks and painting camo then opening up the hatches isn't hard. Now I'm building a UH-60 Pave Hawk with a three tone Camo on a 1/48th Italiari kit for a friend. It will also serve as a warm up for my own 1/35th scale one. He would like the doors open to show the interior. So how do I paint them in place? Can I use Elmers glue (white glue) and then break the seal with water? Any help or tips you have will be golden. I'm at a total loss and I would love to do this right. Thanks in advance.

Hey, that sounds like a good idea. Or else put the model on its side and paint the model with the door in place, than let it dry and then tip the model so the door will pop out. Does that make sense?

~chip :-)

Hi Tiger
......elmer's sounds a possibility, but you might try "blu-tac" or similar sticky play dough stuff.

If the door sits in an area of one colour, then you can paint it off the model.
If its in an area where two colours meet you can use the Blu-tac to hold the door in the closed position, mask and paint, then remove to attach permanently in the open position.
I've done this with undercarriage doors ok.
Note: watch the blu-tac dosen't come into contact with details and bits on the inside as it can pull them off when removed.

Hope it helps
Cheers
Peter

:-)

Hey my friend, this maybe can help you with your project.



Look at this also...

Black Hakw Done por David Campbell

Cheers.
Leal Antoniazzi Pedro.
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Thanks for the tips gentlemen I will let you know how it works out. Antoniazzip that is one fine BlackHawk very nice finishing work.

One thing you must watch out for is overspray getting in through any gaps in the door. Elmers white glue will seal any gaps, if used all around the door, but that could make it a bit of a pig to remove the door, without causing damage. I'm assuming that the door area is pretty large. What I would do is lay Tamiya masking tape around the opening, on the inside, then position the door. If you can get at the opening with the door in place, position the door first, then hold it with the tape. This will effectively hold the door in place, stop any overspray and let you remove the door without damaging anything. Assuming you are reasonably careful when removing it Do we get to see it when it's done?
Mal

Good Idea Holdfast! That is why I love this place. Yes I will post some photos as soon as possible. I have just begun the cockpit area. Man are these wingy things different. I have cleared my bench just to concentrate on this thing. Thank you all again. If anyone else has suggestions keep em coming. Please!

That's a great tip about the overspray leaking through the doors, the smallest gap between the doors could lead to time and trouble later on, seal 'em up good and double check to see if there are any gaps in between by holding it up to a light source and see if there is any light leaking through, hope this helps, Wingman out.

Tell me about it, even after sealing up a zillion cockpits I got overspray on the inside of my Tamiya Spitfire, I think through the gap for the rear view mirror. I could have sworn it was sealed up good Got it sorted but not something you want to do

Tiger101, we wouldn't mind seeing it in progress either.

antoniazzip, any more pics of your Blackhawk?

Mal