building paper model of the battleship 1:200

[Anonymous]

I'm constructing a paper model of the battleship 1:200.
I've built the underwater part of the ship.
First:
it contains some rough edges where sections of the underwater part are
glued.
Can I somehow smooth these elements.(using some kind of putty)?
Then the underwater part would look mach more elegant.
Second:
I'd like to repaint it.
What is the best method of painting (paper model!!!)?

[Tom L.]

You could attempt to soak the paper with CA glue, and after allowing it to dry you should have an easily sanded material.

As to painting, perhaps airbrush?

[Rob J]

That would be a lot of glue but wouldnt that cause the paper to wrinkle slightly.

[scratchshipnut]

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