WIP - Ferrari F2000

[pirata12]

Thanks Steve for the paint tip. Do I mask off or just use a tiny brush and a really steady hand?
Dave, this one will be OOB as my mate will keep it closed up. I'm glad you will be watching, but I'm pretty amateur at building too so I'm still learning and really nervous!

[stevenoble]

Originally Posted by pirata12

Thanks Steve for the paint tip. Do I mask off or just use a tiny brush and a really steady hand?

Use a very thin pointed brush.Thin the paint so it is quite thin,this will allow it to run into the panel lines easier.I always use enamel paint for this as it takes longer to dry so you get more control.Flow the thinned paint into the line and allow it to dry for about 30-45 mins.If you get any paint outside the lines don't panic.Let it dry and use a cotton bud/Q-tip very slightly moistened with thinner.You can use this as a sort of eraser to remove the excess paint from outside the line and you should end up with a very neat line.It takes a bit of practice,but it looks good when done right.

[Ant Phillips]

As Steve says, use a brown or deep red brown wash to highlight the panel lines, black will be too stark the brown will look more natural.

Nice paint job BTW

[CeeElle]

Originally Posted by billypee

I got a great reference book for Christmas called "Ferrari Formula 1 - Under the skin of the Championship-winning F1-2000" by Peter Wright. I can thoroughly recommend it whether you are planning to do lots of detail or not.

i'll second that. it's a fantastic book. Wright was given all-areas access for the development of the car and the 2000 race season.

[CeeElle]

Originally Posted by pirata12

Thanks Steve for the paint tip. Do I mask off or just use a tiny brush and a really steady hand?
Dave, this one will be OOB as my mate will keep it closed up. I'm glad you will be watching, but I'm pretty amateur at building too so I'm still learning and really nervous!

artists' oil paint (in the tube, available at art supply stores; available in a zillion colors) thinned with odorless turpentine also works well. here's a good tutorial by MPWR.

[pirata12]

Thanks for that!! I will try it this weekend! Provided I don't mess it up, I'll post pics by Monday!