This
is a straight out of the box kit. I wanted to depict the MiG -1.44 in
operational service (circa 2017). The decals are custom-made low visibility
Russian roundels and a futuristic font for the bort numbers. The digital camo
pattern took up the lion share of the construction time. I did an internet
search on "digital camouflage" and found a good high resolution
image which I downloaded into a graphic software program. I isolated each
individual color in the camo pattern. Next, I sized the pattern to what seemed
to be right for the scale. Then I printed the each color on plain paper.
I
cut out each pattern with a sharp #11 blade to be used as a template for
cutting out a digital pattern on the masking tape. I painted the whole
model with the lightest color first. Then I added my first set of digital mask.
Note: Don't try to cover the whole model just add a few mask, you have a long
way to go. Then I painted the next darkest color. LEAVE the masking tape
on!! Add your next set of masking tape and paint your next darkest color. Repeat
this process for until all your colors have been applied. Remove all your
masking tape only after all your painting is done. That's the scary part; you
really won't know what your digital camo will look like until you
remove all your masking tape.
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I
used a 3 color paint scheme for this project. I recommend 3-5 colors
for any digital pattern. Also, I recommend choosing a one color paint
theme; i.e. if you choose gray, I suggest using a light
gray, a medium gray, and a dark gray book ended by black and white. Browns for
desert camo, greens for jungle, blues for maritime and so on. For color pallet
suggestions, see http://www.arcair.com/Gal1/901-1000/Gal933_Rafale_Camouflages_Aungst/00.shtm.
I recommend you practice painting a digital camo pattern on a plain sheet of
styrene plastic before starting on your model. Lastly, I suggest placing your
masking pattern parallel to the horizontal and vertical axle of the model.
This
pattern can be used on any piece of modern military equipment.
Hope
all of you give it a try. Maybe we can have a digital camo group build. Have
fun!
$weetDaddy
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