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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Music Credit:
“Forever Yours” by Wayne Jones is Creative Commons 0 (CC0)

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  • @cellc130
    @cellc1303 жыл бұрын

    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

    @MaxAfterburner

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi jean-claude, very happy to hear this may assist you in your airbrushing and such -- and thanks for watching! 😊

  • @butirki77
    @butirki773 жыл бұрын

    Max thanks for the guide, now I can really do my models without worrying about the camo detailing. Keep up the good work

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @MaxAfterburner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Yousif, glad you might find the information useful whenever it applies to your work 😃

  • @rickbourn971
    @rickbourn971 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @bugler75
    @bugler752 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @bugler75

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MaxAfterburner it’s a pleasure to be here😊

  • @silaskuemmerle2505
    @silaskuemmerle25053 жыл бұрын

    If this video had been available when I started airbrushing, it would have saved me many hours of frustration.

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @MaxAfterburner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Silas, hope this video saves you from that heartache from now on! 😇

  • @silaskuemmerle2505

    @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.

  • @skinniestfatman5641
    @skinniestfatman56413 жыл бұрын

    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

    @MaxAfterburner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Skinniest fatman, I hope you grabbed a cup of tea or coffee first! 😃

  • @skinniestfatman5641

    @skinniestfatman5641

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MaxAfterburner nope never got the chance lol

  • @voodoonights1671
    @voodoonights16713 жыл бұрын

    I used this after I saw you doing it on a build a while back and love it. Thanks for all the work. 😁

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @MaxAfterburner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi VooDoo Nights, thanks for sticking with this channel. I'm so very appreciative of your comments and support! 😃

  • @AlmirTaranis
    @AlmirTaranis Жыл бұрын

    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

    @MaxAfterburner

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Almir, thanks for letting me know. I'm so glad you found it helpful for your F-22 😃

  • @robbo1068
    @robbo10683 жыл бұрын

    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

    @MaxAfterburner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Robbo, you're welcome! Glad it may help you in the future! 😃

  • @bastiandijkstra6832
    @bastiandijkstra68323 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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 😃

  • @jenniferyoo6349
    @jenniferyoo63492 жыл бұрын

    great instructural video! informative yet very easy to understand. Thank you for another great video! :-)

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @MaxAfterburner

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jennifer, Glad you enjoyed it! 😃

  • @Kaledrums
    @Kaledrums3 жыл бұрын

    Thank for making this mate. I miss seeing your presence on you-tube. I'll get to rumble eventually

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @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

    @Kaledrums

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MaxAfterburner That's a fact. Thanks again Mate.

  • @foreverplastickits138
    @foreverplastickits1383 жыл бұрын

    *About calculation and masking, yes, it's a good idea and thanks!*

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @MaxAfterburner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Forever Plastic kits, great to hear from you. Glad you found this video interesting. 😇

  • @stuartshallproductions7409
    @stuartshallproductions74092 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, thank you!

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @MaxAfterburner

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it may be helpful! Thanks for commenting Stuart’s Hall Productions 🙂

  • @diecast_MikeEspo
    @diecast_MikeEspo3 жыл бұрын

    Great information and direction. Your very talented at this art . Cool video .

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @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 😃

  • @mp-modelplastic
    @mp-modelplastic2 жыл бұрын

    Very good video, excelent explanation of the mesurement of the scales , and good tips, Keep doing the good stuff. Gretings from Portugal.😉👍

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @MaxAfterburner

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi MP Plastic, thank you very much, glad it may assist others out there looking for solutions. 🙂

  • @Leo-oj1bc
    @Leo-oj1bc3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @MaxAfterburner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Leo, so glad this may be of use for all your projects when needed! 😃

  • @stevie65able
    @stevie65able3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @MaxAfterburner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Stephen, thanks! I'm glad you liked that little tutorial and model retrospective. Cheers mate! 🦘

  • @stevie65able

    @stevie65able

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MaxAfterburner I was really pleased when all my calculations matched yours!

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @MaxAfterburner

    3 жыл бұрын

    A+

  • @butirki77
    @butirki773 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @thejbarber1031
    @thejbarber10313 жыл бұрын

    This is really great. Jesus appreciates it!

  • @richardellis378
    @richardellis3783 жыл бұрын

    That was great, going to try this on my F-22. Once I get done masking my F-35...

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @MaxAfterburner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Richard, that's great to hear! I hope it works out fantastic for you! 😃

  • @toddw6716
    @toddw6716 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @MaxAfterburner

    Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @drumman1955
    @drumman1955 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

    @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

    @drumman1955

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MaxAfterburner tyvm and will do🙂

  • @bryanjacla1068
    @bryanjacla10683 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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. 😉

  • @sethr.4600
    @sethr.46002 жыл бұрын

    what brand do you recommend for a beginner air brush set?

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @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

    @sethr.4600

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MaxAfterburner Thanks! appreciate it.

  • @_Jester_
    @_Jester_3 жыл бұрын

    An American using the metric system because it makes more sense, what sorcery is that, lol? But seriously, awesome video as always.

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @MaxAfterburner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks AI 😃

  • @Maxtherocketguy
    @Maxtherocketguy Жыл бұрын

    what about pictures’\?

  • @Maxtherocketguy

    @Maxtherocketguy

    Жыл бұрын

    Custom decals

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @MaxAfterburner

    Жыл бұрын

    Same calculation steps apply.

  • @Maxtherocketguy

    @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

  • @charlesward3138
    @charlesward3138 Жыл бұрын

    I know this is a year old, can I still ask questions

  • @MaxAfterburner

    @MaxAfterburner

    Жыл бұрын

    Ask away, Charles 😎

  • @charlesward3138

    @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

    @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

    @charlesward3138

    Жыл бұрын

    @Max_Afterburner yes sir. Two different images top/bottom and side. Thank you very much

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