SeeYou190 When I need a mask for a curved decal pattern I photocopy the decal onto heavy cardstock. Then I make a template of the curve cut into the cardstock following the decal line. Then I use the template to cut the masking paper. I have used prototype decals to make a few freelanced paint schemes this way. If there is not a decal along the color seperation line, find a set of decals with a similar curve and use it to make the masking tape template. -Kevin
When I need a mask for a curved decal pattern I photocopy the decal onto heavy cardstock. Then I make a template of the curve cut into the cardstock following the decal line. Then I use the template to cut the masking paper.
I have used prototype decals to make a few freelanced paint schemes this way.
If there is not a decal along the color seperation line, find a set of decals with a similar curve and use it to make the masking tape template.
-Kevin
Unfortunately, the only decals I have even seen for NP schemes just have the read stripes with the 90 degree corners as appropriate. Idea in general makes sense.
Living the dream.
For my fellow NP modelers out there: Do anyone know of a guide, jig or similar that can be used to paint the long hood end of the GP18? It will be used for an NP-inspired protolance engine. I can scale it as needed but I would prefer HO. Thank you for any assistance that can be provided.