In this comprehensive video tutorial produced for 'La Royale' forum, I’m introducing an essential technique for your builds: masking with Parafilm M. Often overlooked in comparison to traditional masking tapes (Tamiya and the like), Parafilm is nevertheless the best alternative for hugging complex shapes and achieving razor-sharp separation lines, all without any risk of lifting textured paint.
Together, we’ll look at how to handle it, stretch it correctly, and apply it effectively to the most delicate areas, such as a ship’s deck or an aircraft canopy
https://youtu.be/YgvEn1a8UXE
Feel free to let me know your thoughts in the comments!
A video guide to masking with Parafilm
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A video guide to masking with Parafilm
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Re: A guide to masking with Parafilm
This is the video 'translation' of the tutorial I posted here : https://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/v ... p?t=404006
In 1:700 we trust
There are three kinds of people: the living, the dead and those who go to sea.
There are three kinds of people: the living, the dead and those who go to sea.