Masking Help

[wilo]

Right i am very new to all this and am building a SLR i am really happy with the results when i airbrush parts, chassis etc has all been down with airbrush and some patience with regards to masking with really good results.
But i have come across a problem i moved on to the engine which is part of the engine tray and i have no idea how i can mask this to paint the enigine (tried for about 2 hours last night and got nowhere fast). I tryied hand painting it last night along with the exhausts to the left and right of the engine and it looks CRAP. I am going to strip it and start again. My question is does any one have any tips on maskings these hard to reach places??

Cheers in advance

[cyberkid]

Unfortunately, I don't have the kit so maybe some pics would help?

[wilo]

I am at work but here is a pic i stole :-) from the forum

[bvia]

Use blu-tack (or another type of play-doug type material) to create 3-d masks.
hth,
Bill

[wilo]

Originally Posted by bvia

Use blu-tack (or another type of play-doug type material) to create 3-d masks.
hth,
Bill

Can i have a bit more info on how this can be done?

Cheers

[bvia]

Middle of the page where I'm using blu-tack to mask the oil sump so I can spray the molded in exhaust manifold.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...=262347&page=5

hth,
Bill

[wilo]

Originally Posted by bvia

Middle of the page where I'm using blu-tack to mask the oil sump so I can spray the molded in exhaust manifold.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...=262347&page=5

hth,
Bill

brilliant i will be using this

THANK YOU

[5ynergyx]

Maybe my progressing SLR can help?

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=624154

[wilo]

Originally Posted by 5ynergyx

Maybe my progressing SLR can help?

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=624154

nice so u painted the whole engine tub then hand painted the black?

also how did you go about masking the seats they look a pain

[5ynergyx]

Originally Posted by wilo

nice so u painted the whole engine tub then hand painted the black?

also how did you go about masking the seats they look a pain

Hi i'm using both sprayed and handpaint method. For the back of the seat, they are all carbon fibre decals...no masking

[wilo]

Originally Posted by 5ynergyx

Hi i'm using both sprayed and handpaint method. For the back of the seat, they are all carbon fibre decals...no masking

cheers 5ynergyx.

i will have fun masking them seats tonight i think :-)

[5ynergyx]

Originally Posted by wilo

cheers 5ynergyx.

i will have fun masking them seats tonight i think :-)

You are most welcome...hope i can see them done sucessfully