blue77

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I need advice on how to go about detailing an older P-51D that is an older KMP kit. Nice looking, covered, but no panel lines, etc...the body is fiberglass, wings are sheeted.....I;m thinking about etching the lines, rivets, etc....then dusting in a color, then oil streaks, wear, etc...then spraying with a clear matt....any ideas, etc appreciated Thanks WC

Ed Smith

Whether this is appropriate for your situation I do not know but it is a different idea. I never had a lot of luck with ink panel lines, the pen would miss or blob. Mistakes were very difficult to remove. For the panel lines on my Cosmic Wind in the picture I used a collet pencil with 0.5 mm dia lead and "H" hardness. The line thickness stays constant and if I made a mistake I just rubbed it out and did it again. There is no danger of smudging wet ink. The pencil might not work too well on a gloss finish.

Good Luck

Ed s

blue77

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That looks really good....what a beautiful plane. I have thought about using a point to make the lines and then rub some paint across to put in a shadow. I have also thought about using the thinnest pin stripping I can find...put it on, clear coat with a matt finish and then remove the tape, leaving a groove. Thanks WC

rcuman

If the whole plane is fiberglass it may be possible to sand the paint off a little, use thin tape for the panel lines, then put primer on the plane painting over the tape. Upon drying remove the tape and you have your panel lines. Paint said plane whatever color you wish. It will take a little time to do it this way but it will look good once it is done.