Quest Cobalt Clone Build Part 19 Masking

After spraying the silver on two opposing fins, the model is left to dry.

Never touch a fin to see if it is dry! If you have to check, touch some paint on a covered masked area to check it.

TIP: In the picture, notice how I pull the mask DOWN AND AWAY from the second color painted line. If I were to pull the tape up I might lift and tear the silver painted area.

The mask line running down the root edge of the fin is good, but -

Looking at the rounded leading edge of the fin, the rounded edge is a little ragged. Because I used so many pieces of tape, this was expected.

While the paint is still pliable, you can CAREFULLY push back the silver overcoat edge with your hobby knife.

I'm not cutting off the paint, but pushing it back a bit. Don't cut - just push.

Don't press hard or you could remove some of the blue.

You are simply dressing the edge a little bit. Use the flat edge of the blade and press back the squared edge rounding it off.