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tecdes
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Very interesting look at weathering Steve. Like the thinking & investigation. A great part of model making it makes the aircraft under construction so much more pleasurable.
A thing which I have noticed is that panel lines are accentuated not necessarily due to dirt oil etc. The lines are also caused by a shadow effect. This is shown quite clearly in the real full sized aircraft. The problem is that on a model that shadow effect does not show it self well especially when they are on show under lighting which comes from all areas as it bounces off surfaces. With natural conditions, even in cloudy weather although obviously not so distinct, the sun gives shadow effect to panel lines.
Laurie
A thing which I have noticed is that panel lines are accentuated not necessarily due to dirt oil etc. The lines are also caused by a shadow effect. This is shown quite clearly in the real full sized aircraft. The problem is that on a model that shadow effect does not show it self well especially when they are on show under lighting which comes from all areas as it bounces off surfaces. With natural conditions, even in cloudy weather although obviously not so distinct, the sun gives shadow effect to panel lines.
Laurie