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Originally Posted by buckeye81
I can see that. I've got another plan that has exactly what you are saying. However, for non-butt joints (e.g. 90 degree bends), I think a tab is better because there is no "white" paper edge that requires coloring.
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I think in the longer run you will find that joining strips are the way to go. Even for 90º engles, a joining strip reinforces a corner better and more evenly.
As for edge colouring, there are so many edges in a model you will keep seeing, even joined parts sometimes can show white in the seams. Get yourself a nice box of non-toxic watercolour pencils. For good edge colouring I find them essential. Give the point a lick and colour that edge. You can even use two or more colours to mix it for a better match. When you have applied the colour(s), use a wet fingertip to blend it evenly across the edge.
Unlike felt tips, there is no bleeding and you can match colours much better.
I also use them for some weathering here and there (exhaust stains on WW2 prop planes, for example).