Airbrushing RAF Temperate Camouflage Without Masks
How to lay down a soft-edged Dark Green and Ocean Grey pattern freehand, with the right pressure, thinning and patience.
Nigel · · 1 min read
The soft demarcation of wartime RAF camouflage is one of the most satisfying things to get right on a 1/72 or 1/48 fighter. Here is how I do it freehand.
Thinning and pressure
Thin acrylics to roughly the consistency of semi-skimmed milk and drop the pressure to around 12–15 psi. Work close to the surface.
Lay the lighter colour first
Spray Ocean Grey over the whole upper surface, then trace the pattern in Dark Green with a thin outline before filling in.
Tip: pencil the pattern on lightly first. Graphite vanishes under paint.
Finishing
Gloss coat before decals
A thin panel line wash
Matt varnish to tie it together
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