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So I need to paint my abdomen buttons I know they need to be blue and gray but I was wondering what shade of blue and gray are needed I also need to paint the teeth of the helmet is that going to be the same shade of gray as the buttons I also have a question of what type of paint I should use 

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Definitely enamel, Dain.  Hopefully you will be aiming for level 3 (Centurion) but even if you aren't, for closer screen accuracy I would highly suggest following the CRL for that requirement which states that the ab-button paint "shall not extend beyond the bottom of the actual raised button".  Note on the screen used one below how there is a small space below the painted area.

 

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To make painting these areas easier, I suggest using a "filbert" style bush.  The rounded end will give you a lot more control.

 

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On 11/14/2019 at 6:19 AM, justjoseph63 said:

Definitely enamel, Dain.  Hopefully you will be aiming for level 3 (Centurion) but even if you aren't, for closer screen accuracy I would highly suggest following the CRL for that requirement which states that the ab-button paint "shall not extend beyond the bottom of the actual raised button".  Note on the screen used one below how there is a small space below the painted area.

 

ZPCmXUL.jpg?1

 

To make painting these areas easier, I suggest using a "filbert" style bush.  The rounded end will give you a lot more control.

 

W15zTzK.jpg?1

 

 

Agreed, this brush also makes painting your Vocoder so much easier.

Correct colours in Humbrol are

Blue Gloss14

Grey Gloss 5

Black Satin 85

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Be sure to post some photos, Dain.  I would suggest trying out the brush/paint on another surface to get the hang of using it.  Looking forward to seeing the end result!  :popcorn:

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