Painting Templates

[dafi]

Here comes an interesting version on doing the aft nameplates by using plottcutted car adhesive foil from the car branding industry.

 

Prepared the size on the computer, and send it to the manufacturer, got it back ready to use and putted on place. The colour applied in thin dry layers ...

 

 

... and a couragous pull ...

 

 

... and it already looks great :-)

 

 

First toches of paint ont the frames, a set of eight boltrings ...

 

 

... and done :-)

 

Also great as a base for reoccurring paintings like the friezes on the ship´s sides instead of the etch parts often used.

 

Always try out first on a sample to find out how to apply the paint and to make sure the paint underneath can stand the pulling off of the template!

 

Good luck, Daniel ;-)

Edited February 19, 2013 by dafi

[Geoff Matson]

Thanks Daniel Great idea nd it looks great. Might have to give this one a try.

 

Geoff

[Snowmans]

This is a good idea. I have used templates for airbrushing before but havn't thought about stick on for detail and lettering. Would be easy for those repetitive markings.

[lamarvalley]

What a great idea. Painting for me, especially lettering, has always been a challenge and a great way to mess up quickly. This idea is gold! Thanks.

[Chuck]

Can you give us the info and links where you had the stencils made???

 

Chuck

[dafi]

This can be done in any local shop that does the car branding with foils or window letterings. It is rather cheap, as they can place it on the cut outs of other jobs.

 

There are two qualities:

For cars: Foil is very thin and goes easily around corners but sticks like hell

For inside: More sturdy, but more easy to take off

 

I always advise tests first on original wood and original paint. if the glue is too strong, try to dust it carfully with flower :-)

 

The shop also will tell you about the accepted formats, usually Illustrator.

 

Good luck, Daniel

Edited February 20, 2013 by dafi

[von stetina]

Most any sign shop can do this for you.

 

Von Stetina

[lb0190]

Thanks Daniel, I'll try this on my current build.