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| David Duckett | Guillows Series 400 - P-40 Warhawk | Reference | 24-Oct-21 13:47 |  |
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| When it's dry, use the point of the knife to lift the tape. |
| David Duckett | Guillows Series 400 - P-40 Warhawk | Reference | 24-Oct-21 13:46 |  |
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| If using spray paint, this does not apply. If using acrylic use something known as dry brush technique. Paint the initial coat using as little paint as you can. Very thin coats dry very quickly. Continue using thin coats until the color is pure, allowing each coat to dry completely. |
| David Duckett | Guillows Series 400 - P-40 Warhawk | Reference | 24-Oct-21 13:40 |  |
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| IMPORTANT! Now use the rounded end object to press the outside edges of the tape again , pressing it firmly in place. |
| David Duckett | Guillows Series 400 - P-40 Warhawk | Reference | 24-Oct-21 13:36 |  |
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| Always start with a new blade for masking work. Cut the tape where you marked it and peel the excess away. |
| David Duckett | Guillows Series 400 - P-40 Warhawk | Reference | 24-Oct-21 13:34 |  |
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| Use a pencil to outline the area to remain masked. A pencil will seek its lowest point by itself so the outline will be what the mold is. Do this gently, sketching lightly instead of forcefully. |
| David Duckett | Guillows Series 400 - P-40 Warhawk | Reference | 24-Oct-21 13:30 |  |
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| Being a short "how to" mask. Put masking tape in place. Use an object similar to the rounded end of a paint brush and press it around the insides of the frame. This forces the tape to form a better bond. Do not over do this. You want the tape to stay intact. |
