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Dragon M48A3 Mod B Viet Nam 11th Armored 1969
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Very neat idea about copying the shape you need. Where's my notebook...
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Youre funkiest "Sherman" YET
Nothing wrong with a M48A3 Patton
The first model tank I ever build was Monogram's M48A2. Never lost that feeling for the M48.
I just hoping I can get close to matching the last M48 I did
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Very nice solution...well done...btw,the castings look perfect
Luiz
Thanks Luiz
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Thanks MP
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Looking great man.
Thanks Zod.
For the casting texture, I mix blue 3M automotive spot putty with Testors liquid cement. Then apply it with a brush in random strokes. I work it as it becomes tacky. One thing I like about it is I can sand it off if I don't like it. I thought I had some pictures, guess I'll have to check more.
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Looking great man.
Thanks Zod.
For the casting texture, I mix blue 3M automotive spot putty with Testors liquid cement. Then apply it with a brush in random strokes. I work it as it becomes tacky. One thing I like about it is I can sand it off if I don't like it. I thought I had some pictures, guess I'll have to check more.
Okay found some pictures (not great) but hope it will give you an idea how I do the casting texture. Same as above, I mix BLUE 3M automotive spot putty with Testors liquid cement. On the mixture I very the amounts of the cement to the putty for different textures. The more cement the thinner the mixture. Thinner mixture I use for lighter texture. I then just mainly use the brush from the bottle for most of what I do. I also will use a smaller paint brush to get up and close to details. I work the mixture usual in an X pattern general from the center of the project on out. Another way I use it is to stipple the brush at a 90 degree angle. I will coat the hole thing until you can't really see the plastic from underneath for good heavy casting texture. If I feel after it dries it is to heavy I knock it down with 320 grit sandpaper or recover it with a thin coat of the mixture. All else I can say is just play with it and get a feel for what you like. Sherman and Patton tanks are great for this. I really cut my teeth with it on Italeri M4A1 and Tamiya M48A3.
some shots of me adding casting texture to a Sherman T23 turret by my lovely assistant Grace
Hope that helps
Great stuff Jeff and thank you Grace
The Zod
Active member
Thanks kindly for the pix. How long will that mix stay together in the jar?Looking great man.
Thanks Zod.
For the casting texture, I mix blue 3M automotive spot putty with Testors liquid cement. Then apply it with a brush in random strokes. I work it as it becomes tacky. One thing I like about it is I can sand it off if I don't like it. I thought I had some pictures, guess I'll have to check more.
Okay found some pictures (not great) but hope it will give you an idea how I do the casting texture. Same as above, I mix BLUE 3M automotive spot putty with Testors liquid cement. On the mixture I very the amounts of the cement to the putty for different textures. The more cement the thinner the mixture. Thinner mixture I use for lighter texture. I then just mainly use the brush from the bottle for most of what I do. I also will use a smaller paint brush to get up and close to details. I work the mixture usual in an X pattern general from the center of the project on out. Another way I use it is to stipple the brush at a 90 degree angle. I will coat the hole thing until you can't really see the plastic from underneath for good heavy casting texture. If I feel after it dries it is to heavy I knock it down with 320 grit sandpaper or recover it with a thin coat of the mixture. All else I can say is just play with it and get a feel for what you like. Sherman and Patton tanks are great for this. I really cut my teeth with it on Italeri M4A1 and Tamiya M48A3.
some shots of me adding casting texture to a Sherman T23 turret by my lovely assistant Grace
Hope that helps
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Thanks kindly for the pix. How long will that mix stay together in the jar?[/quote]
I've been using the same jar for the last couple of years. If I find it thickening up I add some liquid cement.
I've been using the same jar for the last couple of years. If I find it thickening up I add some liquid cement.
The Zod
Active member
I've been using the same jar for the last couple of years. If I find it thickening up I add some liquid cement.[/quote]
Thanks again for the tip. I will be home in a couple days. May be time to get to local hobby shop.
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
I finally found time to go through this and I am thrilled! This is one of my all-time favorite tanks and it's a blast watching this get done. Way to go and keep it up!
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Thanks!
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Me too! :drinks
My first model tank was the Monogram M48A2. (next one was the Testers M4A1 Sherman)
Thanks
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Nope on Patton 18 :pp
Thanks Dave!
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