After removing all the tape, there was some expected rough edges. It didn't turn out badly, considering I used a generic masking tape.
Some touch up was done with a fine point Sharpie.
Around the nubs, I went back with some white paint sprayed into the can cap.
The Rustoleum Painter's Touch takes touch up very well. When brushed over it doesn't lift the base color. The 2x formula covers easily with a brush.
Touch ups are in progress here, still a little more work yet.
I found it interesting that the Estes box cover picture has the white nubs painted black! Their builder probably gave in to the tough mask. I don't blame him on this one.
TRIVIA: The paint pattern pictures in the Estes instructions are from their original kit - not the version you are building! The pictured Estes Saturn V had embossed card stock wraps instead of the Centuri vacuform pieces.
Time spent on build: 1:00
Total time on build so far: 49:00
Maybe I should try to get the Apogee 1/70 Saturn V kit instructions and use those for painting and decal placement. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Unknown,
DeleteThe Apogee instructions have very clear CG drawings of the painting and decal patterns, four side views. Go to the Apogee website and their Saturn V kit, you can view most of those illustrations online.