making checkerboard patterns
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making checkerboard patterns
Hello, I was curious how some of you make your checkerboard patterns for the rudder and underside of the airplane. I am wanting to do a purple and silver checker. All that I have found is white and clear checker pattern. I am wanting to make the pattern small since it is going on the rudder of a 40 size plane. I know that I could try to cut them out, but that will be hard to get them symetrical and perfectly spaced. Does anybody have suggestions?
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RE: making checkerboard patterns
Ultracote does have decent variety, but no silver and purple.
http://search.horizonhobby.com/index...000&N=5729+632
Small squares are tough to do by hand.
http://search.horizonhobby.com/index...000&N=5729+632
Small squares are tough to do by hand.
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RE: making checkerboard patterns
IF you are willing to paint instead of stick-on then it really isn't too difficult. You can purchase masking tape of various widths at an auto paint supply store. First, paint the whole area one of the colors you chose. The idea here is to lightly mark using a soft pencil where you want the checker pattern to be. Then cover the entire area with tape that will be the width of your checks. Now with a ruler and again that pencil draw lines perpendicular to the tape and on the tape. The edges of the tape and your lines will form squares. With a VERY sharp #11 blade carefully cut the tape along your pencil lines. When finished, remove the alternate squares and spray away the second color. Viola! Checkerboard pattern.
Hope this helps.
Phil
Hope this helps.
Phil
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RE: making checkerboard patterns
Cover the background of the area with silver or the lighter color of your intended pattern and measure/cut some long 'ribbons' of the other color. Cut the ribbons into squares and measure/place them on the background color. Rub them on to get the air out. It's easier than painting. I do it without using the Windex method. The squares usually stick in place until I iron them down.
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