Airbrushing squadron code letters on the side of a Spitfire. Bought a decal sheet but lettering too dark. At least I have a template!
Anybody used this film for masking lettering? Is there a better technique?
Frisket low-tack masking film for fuselarge code letters
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Re: Frisket low-tack masking film for fuselarge code letters
I've not tried codes & serials but have used it successfully for camo, so I'd say "Conceptually it should work".
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Re: Frisket low-tack masking film for fuselarge code letters
I've used it very successfully for all kinds of things, most commonly German WW2 markings. Usually I will print out whatever I want to make a mask for, then peel the film off its backing and gently place it over the print as a guide for cutting the mask.
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Re: Frisket low-tack masking film for fuselarge code letters
So how do you keep the mask firmly against the part you're wanting to spray?flakmonkey wrote: Usually I will print out whatever I want to make a mask for, then peel the film off its backing and gently place it over the print as a guide for cutting the mask.
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Just peel it off the print and press the cut mask down firmly onto the model - the adhesive is reusable several times over.
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Re: Frisket low-tack masking film for fuselarge code letters
I'm surprised because I've considered it too low tack, prone to lifting if the airflow from an airbrush is shot towards the edge (rather than away from it).
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Re: Frisket low-tack masking film for fuselarge code letters
Yep I've used frisk used it by masking the primer grey with it and then spraying the main colours over the top for a whiffer Hampden
The roundels were masked for spraying using frisk as well.
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The roundels were masked for spraying using frisk as well.
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