Creating Paper Templates for Camouflage Airbrushing: A Simple Guide
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In this short video, we’ll be going through the process I use to create my floating paper templates as a guide in airbrushing camouflage patterns on models. This technique can also be employed to determine dimensions for custom decals and scratch building parts. A pencil, a calculator, and simple measurements from a ruler as well as a photo copier or computer printer are all that are required.
After two sets of examples, you’ll have an opportunity to try the method yourself with a given set of measurements from a model airplane instruction manual.
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I would like to thank you Sir, this is in far, the most comprehensive tutorial I ever saw! This will facilitate my spraywork a lot. The only thing I have to do is, get me a new decent printer, which can print A3 format. Thank you again for this and always looking forward for your next build!
@MaxAfterburner
2 жыл бұрын
Hi jean-claude, very happy to hear this may assist you in your airbrushing and such -- and thanks for watching! 😊
Max thanks for the guide, now I can really do my models without worrying about the camo detailing. Keep up the good work
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Yousif, glad you might find the information useful whenever it applies to your work 😃
I can’t tell you how many times I have referred to this video for assistance scaling schemes for masks!! I truly enjoy your videos and appreciate the work you put into creating them.
@MaxAfterburner
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, not much interest in this video, but I'm glad some viewers out there are finding it useful. Thanks for the nice comments and for watching.
This is not only a great example of modelling skill but also of a great instructional video. Thank you! I’m only a recent but happy subscriber. All the best, Ian
@MaxAfterburner
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian, so very glad to have you on board! I sure do appreciate your views on the template video. It's my first "classroom" video and I'm pleased that it's been helpful and instructive to many so far 😊
@bugler75
2 жыл бұрын
@@MaxAfterburner it’s a pleasure to be here😊
If this video had been available when I started airbrushing, it would have saved me many hours of frustration.
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Silas, hope this video saves you from that heartache from now on! 😇
@silaskuemmerle2505
3 жыл бұрын
@@MaxAfterburner I've been airbrushing long enough now to have pretty much figured out what works for me, but I just wish this video had been available about 3 years ago.
Wasn't expecting to do maths first thing in the morning, blimey I've only just woken up lol. Very very useful video thank you Mr Afterburner
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Skinniest fatman, I hope you grabbed a cup of tea or coffee first! 😃
@skinniestfatman5641
3 жыл бұрын
@@MaxAfterburner nope never got the chance lol
I used this after I saw you doing it on a build a while back and love it. Thanks for all the work. 😁
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi VooDoo Nights, thanks for sticking with this channel. I'm so very appreciative of your comments and support! 😃
Excellent and useful video. This helped me to get camouflage on my F-22 build stand correct. I used blue tac all the way around inner cut. Now my previous builds camouflage are not that nice compared to F-22 😖😋 Thanks for sharing your wisdom
@MaxAfterburner
Жыл бұрын
Hey Almir, thanks for letting me know. I'm so glad you found it helpful for your F-22 😃
Thank you so much for the calculations.....this is a very useful technique so will be storing this in the vault for the next multi camo schemes in the future. So easy....and practical. I could never get it right but with this process I'm cheering!
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Robbo, you're welcome! Glad it may help you in the future! 😃
Great to see we are using both the same technique. I used your inspiration on the right camo on your BUFF for my F-111F that I am currently airbrushing.
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bastian, thanks for the comments! I'm always thrilled when I read that viewers are able to use something from one of my amateur builds for their own model projects 😃
great instructural video! informative yet very easy to understand. Thank you for another great video! :-)
@MaxAfterburner
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jennifer, Glad you enjoyed it! 😃
Thank for making this mate. I miss seeing your presence on you-tube. I'll get to rumble eventually
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kaledrums, thanks! It's a real shame, but I think that's where things are headed. YT has a great thing going, but they want to defecate on everyone. They're drunk with power. It's as if 5 year-olds have been given control over logical and reasonable adults. I hate it and I don't like that great people like you are caught in the crossfire. 😢
@Kaledrums
3 жыл бұрын
@@MaxAfterburner That's a fact. Thanks again Mate.
*About calculation and masking, yes, it's a good idea and thanks!*
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Forever Plastic kits, great to hear from you. Glad you found this video interesting. 😇
Excellent, thank you!
@MaxAfterburner
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it may be helpful! Thanks for commenting Stuart’s Hall Productions 🙂
Great information and direction. Your very talented at this art . Cool video .
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, there are many ways to achieve similar results, but this one is out there if a hobbyist so chooses to go this route as you know for sure! Thanks much for your kind support 😃
Very good video, excelent explanation of the mesurement of the scales , and good tips, Keep doing the good stuff. Gretings from Portugal.😉👍
@MaxAfterburner
2 жыл бұрын
Hi MP Plastic, thank you very much, glad it may assist others out there looking for solutions. 🙂
Such a great and helpful Video, i never could figure out how to do them by my self, so your guide is more than helpful haha
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Leo, so glad this may be of use for all your projects when needed! 😃
The opening minute of your video Tom is such a great reminder of the beautiful models you have built. (And we shall never speak of the 747 again...) :) I really like the fact your technique can be used in so many different ways, either as a direct mask or guide for freehand etc... Cheers from your Aussie friend.
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen, thanks! I'm glad you liked that little tutorial and model retrospective. Cheers mate! 🦘
@stevie65able
3 жыл бұрын
@@MaxAfterburner I was really pleased when all my calculations matched yours!
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
A+
What would be nice is if you talk about the solution you use for the paint in the airbrush and maybe tutorials on how to spray etc
This is really great. Jesus appreciates it!
That was great, going to try this on my F-22. Once I get done masking my F-35...
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, that's great to hear! I hope it works out fantastic for you! 😃
Thanks
@MaxAfterburner
Жыл бұрын
👍
very, very nice and ty for this.....can you elaborate some about how to go about with more then two colors please?
@MaxAfterburner
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jan, it doesn't matter how many colors there are, it's the same process. If you're asking to see a 3-color use of the masks then I suggest viewing my B-52G model build video. 😉 kzread.info/dash/bejne/iGlk2NCgiarNiMY.html
@drumman1955
Жыл бұрын
@@MaxAfterburner tyvm and will do🙂
What about making scaling decals? I mean you want to build a certain kit for a certain country's colour but you can't find the specific markings for that particular scale.
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bryan, the same process can be used for those decals. I actually do a working example in the Apache helicopter video with the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade insignia. 😉
what brand do you recommend for a beginner air brush set?
@MaxAfterburner
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Seth R., my very first "real" airbrush was the Iwata NEO which I liked very much. It was easy to use and it took a lot of abuse from me while not being too expensive. It's the one I used for many of my early model projects seen on this channel. I now use the Iwata Eclipse which is more costly and I've also found more difficult to keep clean. Many other modelers prefer Badger airbrushes. I recently retired my PAASCHE air compressor and went with the Master Airbrush TC-326T with a 3.0 liter tank which has been working nicely and it's a big step up from what I had. In the end, budget can be a big factor on what you choose, of course. 😉
@sethr.4600
2 жыл бұрын
@@MaxAfterburner Thanks! appreciate it.
An American using the metric system because it makes more sense, what sorcery is that, lol? But seriously, awesome video as always.
@MaxAfterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks AI 😃
what about pictures’\?
@Maxtherocketguy
Жыл бұрын
Custom decals
@MaxAfterburner
Жыл бұрын
Same calculation steps apply.
@Maxtherocketguy
Жыл бұрын
@@MaxAfterburner ok thanks I want to make a mover cw leitmone f-18 fini flight plane and it is inspired by your t-38 and I will need custom decals for that
I know this is a year old, can I still ask questions
@MaxAfterburner
Жыл бұрын
Ask away, Charles 😎
@charlesward3138
Жыл бұрын
@Max_Afterburner thank you. So I have a set of instructions that say they are reduced by 60 and 70 %. Do I just double the 60 % by itself or do I add the 70 to it also
@MaxAfterburner
Жыл бұрын
It sounds like your instructions have two different scales as printed. To get the illustrations that are listed at 60% to a full 100%, you'll have to magnify those at 167% on a copier. For the 70% images, magnify at 143% on the copier.
@charlesward3138
Жыл бұрын
@Max_Afterburner yes sir. Two different images top/bottom and side. Thank you very much