Tips needed - German aircraft camo

[Rick]

I am close to being ready to paint my WWII German Gotha. I have my paints and AB. My questions are how to achieve the mottled gray camo on the sides of most Luftwaffe aircraft. I haven't done this camo before and could use some pointers and insight on how to blend or transition from solid upper surfaces down the sides where the lighter blue or gray takes over. Many thanks in advance.
Rick

[Deleted]

Hi Rick,don't know if these would be any use to you....
www.hannants.co.uk/search/index.php?product_category_id=&product_division_id=&manufacturer_id=&code=&product_type_id=2723&scale_id=956&keyword_search=&setPerPage=25¤cy_id=

I know Hannants are UK based,but it gives the part numbers,which you may find useful.....the only other alternatives I can think of would be very careful AB work,or possible a variation on the sponge chipping technique that is used on armour?

[Rick]

Thanks CeeBee. Interesting. Have not seen these before. Going to look into these as a possibility along with any other options and advise. Hope to find something similar here in the US. I appreciate the quick response. Rick

[Rick]

Thanks Chris. So far the practice hasn't given he best response so I'll keep on trying variations of pressure and paint/thinner. I appreciate it. Rick

[destrozas]

rick,
I'm with chris, very dilute paint, very low pressure, airbrush very close to the model and very many practices, camouflage paint is almost the best option the paint freehand,