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Old 03-29-2021, 11:41 AM
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If you coat the entire model (primer, sealer, base coat, detail painting, final sealer) it can be done.
But if you just want to augment certain areas, it can be tricky.

Best way is to spray your effects.

But unlike a plastic kit, its hard to spray the body by itself...without attached parts, like windshield, etc.
Its also very hard to mask a paper model for painting, without damaging it.

It would be better to adjust the finish in editing before you print parts.

but...I have airbrushed shading and light colouring onto a finished paper model.
Using premixed airbrush acrylic colours, no extra thinning, and very light coats.

Airbrushed paint is virtually dry when it hits the surface, so as long as you don't over-apply and flood the surface with wet paint, you won't have a problem.
Take your time...build up the dry paint.

You might also consider pre-sealing the printed pages before assembly
and then a final seal coat on the model after assembly and before painting.
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