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- Univers : Aeroplane Paint By Numbers
- Canvas: 100% pure high density linen
- Paint: Acrylic ready to use (no mixing)
- Pots: 24 to 48 pots sealed under vacuum
- Brushes: 3 precision finished nylon brushes
- Level: Suitable for all (Guided by numbers)
Paint by Numbers
WWII Propeller Plane Paint by Numbers
A propeller plane crosses a sky of heavy clouds, with roundels visible on the wings. The kit contains the printed canvas, numbered paint pots and three brushes.
- SubjectSecond World War propeller plane
- Sizes15x15 to 70x80 cm (12 sizes)
- Time~20 to 40 h depending on size
- KitLinen canvas · 24/36/48 pots · 3 brushes
Difficulty level : Advanced
iWhat does this level mean?
- Beginner: one large subject and big areas to paint, little detail. Ideal for a first canvas.
- Intermediate: several elements or colour gradients, with smaller areas. It takes a little more care and a fine brush in places.
- Advanced: a busy scene with many small areas and small faces to paint with a fine brush. For experienced painters, or with patience.
Tip: on a larger canvas the areas are bigger and easier to paint.
A propeller plane paint by numbers picture to paint yourself
This paint by numbers for adults puts a Second World War fighter at the centre of a troubled sky. Seen from three quarters, the aircraft shows its red and yellow roundels on the wings, its propeller in motion and a vapour trail running to the right. Clouds fill half the canvas in storm grey and navy blue, with off whites at the edges. The fuselage stays in dark grey and green tones. The contrast between the pale sky behind the plane and the heavy clouds below gives the scene depth. The style is expressive, with visible brushstrokes in the clouds.
Tips for painting this design
Start with the large areas of sky at the top and bottom, blending the greys and navy blues to avoid hard edges. Keep the whites and yellows of the trail for the end, as they pick up dirt quickly. The roundels need precision: use the fine brush and check the paper chart before applying the red. The propeller and cockpit are the smallest areas. Choose a 40x50 cm size or larger to keep the outlines on the clouds clear.
Sizes, colours and painting time
The design comes in 15x15 to 70x80 cm (12 sizes). You choose a 24, 36 or 48 colour kit, on rolled canvas, with or without a wooden frame to assemble. Allow around 20 to 40 h depending on the size.
What the kit contains
Canvas:The printed linen canvas carries the outlines and numbers of the propeller plane, the roundels and the stormy sky.
Paint:The numbered acrylic pots cover the navy blue, storm grey, white, red and yellow of the design.
Brushes:The fine brush is for the roundels and propellers, the medium for the clouds, the broad for the sky.
Guide:The paper chart of the design helps you check the numbers for the sky and plane areas.
Optional:Optionally, the wooden frame to assemble stretches the printed canvas of the plane and sky.
Without frame
The canvas arrives rolled in a tube. You paint it flat and frame it afterwards if you wish.
With frame
Wooden stretcher bars to assemble stretch the canvas. You paint on a taut surface and hang the picture on the wall.
Questions about this design
Which size should I choose for this plane picture?
40x50 cm works well for keeping the roundels and propeller sharp. Below 30x40 cm, the small cockpit details become difficult to paint. 50x70 cm leaves more room for the cloud gradients.
Are the plane details difficult to paint?
The level of detail is high. The smallest areas are the propeller, cockpit and roundels. The rest, especially the clouds, is painted in large areas. Allow around 20 to 40 h depending on the size you choose.
Who is this paint by numbers kit a good gift for?
It suits someone interested in Second World War aviation or in sky pictures. The kit contains the printed canvas, numbered pots and three brushes. It makes a gift for an adult who has painted before or wants to start.
How do you use a paint by numbers kit?
Paint the large areas of sky at the top and bottom first, blending the greys and navy blues to avoid hard edges. Keep the whites and yellows of the trail for the end. Use the fine brush for the roundels, propeller and cockpit, checking the paper chart before applying the red.
What are the tips for painting by numbers?
Start with the large areas of sky, then the whites and yellows of the trail last as they pick up dirt quickly. For the roundels, take the fine brush and check the paper chart before the red. The propeller and cockpit are the smallest areas. A 40x50 cm size or larger keeps the outlines on the clouds clear.
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- Theme
- Owl and Owlet
- Subject
- Owl perched on a branch under the full moon
- Style
- Realistic
- Orientation
- Square
- Dominant colours
- Blue, brown, ochre, black, beige
- Level
- Intermediate
- Details to paint
- Medium areas and some fine details
- Time to complete
- Around 12 to 30 h depending on the size
- Sizes
- 15x15 to 70x80 cm (12 sizes)
- Number of colours
- 24, 36 or 48 depending on the option
- Canvas
- Linen, outlines and numbers printed
- Paint
- Numbered acrylic, ready to use
- Brushes
- 3 (fine, medium, wide)
- Frame
- Rolled canvas without frame or with a wooden frame to assemble
- Dispatch
- Within 48 hours
