After masking- keeping the two paints level how?

[deepcore]

Hi

After masking to lay another color of paint. How do you keep both colors the same "height" from the kit's surface?

I have been going light to dark colors when possible ('cause it's easier to cover a lighter color with a dark one, ie. use less paint - thinner layer).

I think I heard that if you use enamels you can sand them flush. And that it's harder to do with acyrlics because it doesn't sand very well (peels off).

Thanks

[TER-OR]

Acrylic shouldn't peel off. You will need to get some very fine buffing pads - polishing pads, really. WET of course, and be gentle. Buff, rinse, paint.

[photoguy]

I'm assuming you're airbrushing the paint layers?.
Stay with the good quality acrylic paints and you shouldn't have a problem sanding it. You shouldn't need anything courser than 1200 grit. Tamiya or Gunze work great. I have sprayed several multi-color mask and paint jobs with these, and have rarely had to sand the edges. Once you clear coat it, it levels out pretty well.

You should also try Createx's new Auto-Air paints (they really need to sponsor me, I suggest this to everyone I know) It is marketed primarily to the auto-body shops, but I know of art supply stores and some local hobby shops that are starting to carry it (you may need to ask them to order it from their supplier) The paint literally shrinks down onto the surface as it dries, leaving NO paint edge around tape. It also "floats" any dust, hair, or debris to the surface, leaving a perfectly smooth finish. Really beautiful stuff.