Many thanks, gentleman -
To answer some questions -
Gregory - I always brush paint using Revell 'Aqua colours' - the linen colour is Revell's Biege silk matt which I use for all my models where linen is required. The brown is 'Africa brown'
Rick - I used a larger flat paint brush for the fuselage - this helps cover larger area easier and the straight edge to the brush means I was able to follow the straight line of the forward brown colour. Always make sure (regardless of paint type used) that you always thin the paint prior to use - it will then flow nicely from the brush and will not leave brush marks behind once dry. Use a base coat colour prior to applying top coat. In the case of the linen (beige) colour, I used plain white. Other times I use light grey but base coat colour will depend mostly on top coat colour to be applied. Experience has shown me what base coat colour works best for top coat colour. Painting is built up in thin layers. I have at least eight coats of top coat on base colour. Alternate brush strokes in different directions between each coat - move in same direction with brush, e.g. first coat may go horizontal, followed by diagonal, vertical, etc, etc. always end with final coat going in direction of airflow over aircraft surface where possible.
Finally, small brush for small areas, with increasing larger brushes depending on size of surface to be painted. I also try to avoid using masking tape - otherwise, you can end up with visible 'ridge' which looks untidy. I have now starting to drawn out line (using masking tape to act as 'ruler' to obtain straight line) and then simply paint along it with the brush. The result (if carefully done) is a nice even match with no visible 'ridge'. Some touching in is always required though.
Please feel free to PM for more details. Others who paint brush will most likely have their own preferred method.
Regards
Dave
