Using Paint To Change Appearance

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  1. andyb57

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    #1 andyb57, Apr 5, 2019
    Not sure if this is the right section so apologies if I should have posted elsewhere ;)

    Does anybody know where i can find info about using paint contrast/shading/colours to help disguise or change appearance of e.g. fuel tanks?

    For instance, some of the tanks used on mid 2000s T100/T120s can look a bit porky, but I think that clever use of paint can help to slim the appearance of a tank. Trouble is I have no idea what the principles are - any suggestions??
     
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    #2 joe mc donald, Apr 5, 2019
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    Can't help but there are a few peeps on here that could throw some light on that question for you.
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    #3 Tricky-Dicky, Apr 6, 2019
    Dark colours will make a tank look smaller as will using dark panels on a light tank colour, intricate designs will also hide the size of a tank.
     
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    #4 andyb57, Apr 6, 2019
    Thanks TD, will experiment with paintshop :)
     
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    #5 andyb57, Apr 6, 2019
    Thanks for the advice DD
     
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    #6 Tricky-Dicky, Apr 6, 2019
    Here is a perfect example of what i mean,but as said you will need someone who has a bit of experience with custom paint.

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    #7 andyb57, Apr 6, 2019
    I saw that on another site recently - superbly executed but strangely unsettling!
    I've also seen a Thruxton with a design I can only call 60s pyshcadelic which I think looks great - see if I can find it
     
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