Well, I could not wait, so a few thin coats later the major masking went off. Thanks gents. John H, the paint was indeed xtracolor, but I used their own brand thinner. I suspect it to contain some drying agent, as it is dry to the touch relatively fast. I will have to try another brand thinner – thanks for the info! George, it is a bit cold and humid today, but the first layer was on a relatively warm and dry day. Anyway, yet another update @fiveten, @j-healy, @gblair, and @johnb.
71 on, mask off
Yep – that’s right masking tape off even with the paint still a bit wet
Of course the cockpit remains masked for now, but I could not wait for the plane to come out in the open.
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1. Contrast is better than expected.
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1. I remembered to "step" the tape
a little sticky, but plenty of places to hold it while removing the tape.
I also removed the tape on the lower parts, including the grin.
Now it will have to be set aside for a long time to fully cure.
next up I shall see if I add the grin before clear gloss, it depends on how well the decals fit, or I shall have to make a painting mask for the red color. Tune back in later.
