The Ship Model Forum

Dtkz, Sorry about the late reply.
I have had problems logging on to the forum using Firefox, so I am now using IE8.

I used Tamiya masking tape, but had some problems with a bit of bleeding.

I therefore used the following technique:

I started spray painting the bottom (red) to well over the waterline.
Then I masked the bottom line of the waterline and spray painted along the edge of the tape with the red paint.
Any bleeding would now be of the same colour as the previously painyed hull, and the tape was now sealed so no further bleeding could occur.
Then I spray painted the black waterline, again to well into the grey area, masked the upper line of the waterline and sprayed the edge of the tape, before I finished with the grey paint.

Just remember to let the paint dry properly in between the operations.

I hope this answers your question.

Poul

iHi Pouwllllll i prefer matt
i paint my KGV model with matt finish

Poul,

Clever way to avoid bleeding problems with masking tape!

Another option is to spray a clear coat... I usually do paint myself if at all, but have heard that clearcoat works well for many people.