TK ears and teeth painting help req.

[toonarmytaz[TK]]

Hi all,

 

My lid is in for a respray so that means I have to repaint the teath and the ears :-/

 

1. Is there a std colour grey for this or should I just match to my decals?

 

2. Whats the best way to paint the ridges on my ears and that tiny black line around them?

 

 

Thanks

 

 

Mason.

[sskunky]

The grey is Humbrol #5 Gloss black for the thin black line.

The easiest way is to paint the black line round the ear com let that dry over night then paint the middle grey bit let that dry then gloss black again for the black stripes.......

[NoVATie[Admin]]

Some people also use pinstriping tape to get the black outline around the ears.

[sskunky]

Nice tip but not accurate........ Painting its easy if you do it the way I said. Just take your time and make sure the paint is dry in between the coats.....

[toonarmytaz[TK]]

EEK! OK thanks, steady hands and a small brush needed! :-)

[pandatrooper[TK]]

This helmet build thread shows you how I paint my helmets.

 

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Edited December 4, 2020 by gmrhodes13
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[TK bondservnt[501st]]

if you're using TK 4510's decals then Testors 1138 is a much better match.

 

using pinstripe tape is fine.

 

the humbrol is a lighter gray.

Edited September 19, 2011 by TK Bondservnt 2392

[gazmosis[501st]]

If you choose to paint the grey first and then paint the gloss black stripes and edging, make sure you get a brush head that is small in diameter but with the bristles a bit longer. If you get a brush that has short bristles, you won't be able to make a long stripe before your paint runs out. The longer bristle allows more paint to be in the brush head without dripping and will allow you to make a longer pass and maintain a constant width of your line.

[toonarmytaz[TK]]

Thanks guys.. great info :-)