How to use Paint Masks.

Paint masks can be used in a number of ways and usually that will be determined by a combination of the model, the marking, and personal preferences of the modeller.

Below is a series of instruction sheets designed to help you understand everything you need to know from storage of your masks to painting fine details onto your models.

Please use these instruction sheets to understand the best way to use the masks for your particular application.

	Topics
		The Basics. Information everyone should read regardless of what they are doing with their masks. It includes how to look after your paint mask, identify them correctly, and understand the way registration marks are used to align the masks. Essential for everyone to read these instructions! Click here

		Simulation - Paint Masks for the German Balkenkreuz. See how the paint masks should be used for the application of the Balkenkreuz or Iron Cross insignia. This workshop has more detail than any other simulation so it is recommended you look through this simulation regardless of which insignia you are painting. Click here

		Simulation - Paint Masks for the USA Stars & Bars. Similar in procedure to the Iron Cross above, the US Stars & Bars can be seen in this instruction sheet. Click here

		Simulation - Paint Masks for the RAF "C" Roundel. Round insignia is generically processed differently to the insignia above as it uses a single registration mark in the centre. If you are going to use circular insignia you should read this simulation beforehand! Click here

		Simulation - Applying multiple insignia on the fuselage. It is not always possible to apply all of the fuselage insignia with one mask system. However, when there is a maximum of 2 colours involved it is possible to achieve this with some careful planning and a slightly modified application process. So if you are planning on a colour schemes that lends itself to this procedure it's worth considering as it will save time without loosing out on finish quality. Click here

		IN THE WORKSHOP - The German Iron Cross. This workshop demonstrates the actual application of the Iron Cross marking to a live model. This is a very useful workshop to browse, even though you may not be working on this insignia. Click here

		IN THE WORKSHOP - 9/JG54 nose art. This workshop demonstrates the application of a multi layered colour motif to a model. It really is as simple as adding Roundels and Maltese Cross insignia! Click here

How to use Paint Masks.

Topics

The Basics.

Simulation - Paint Masks for the German Balkenkreuz.

Simulation - Paint Masks for the USA Stars & Bars.

Simulation - Paint Masks for the RAF "C" Roundel.

Simulation - Applying multiple insignia on the fuselage.

IN THE WORKSHOP - The German Iron Cross.

IN THE WORKSHOP - 9/JG54 nose art.