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DRAGONWAGON
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Posted: Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 01:04 AM UTC
Hi Gang...

Can anybody tell me how I can make a cast surface- look on a plastic kit, without using Mr. Surfacer or likewise products?

Thanks for looking, John.
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Posted: Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 01:23 AM UTC
John,
I use tamiya grey putty but any paste type putty should work just fine.
1) put a small pea shaped blob of putty on a piece of scrap card
2) Add a few drops of Liquid cement.
3) Mix with an old brush
4) Apply the paste to the area you wish to add texture in a stippling motion. then let stand to dry completely. (its important to be very light with this application as it can easily be overdone,)
5) Lightly sand the newly cast texture with very fine Sandpaper (400 grit ).
6) Re apply where neccesary or to acheive a more heavy cast appearance.

That's pretty much it just take your time and mask off anyting you do not want to accidentaly "texturize" . Also, use an old brush because this process will ruin the brush. HTH
cheers,
Bryan
DRAGONWAGON
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Posted: Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 01:29 AM UTC
Hi Bryan,

Thanks a lot for your quick reply.
I'll try your method on a piece of Plati-card first, but I think it will work out fine!!

Thanks for the tip!, John.
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Posted: Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 02:39 AM UTC
I used automotive body filler Spot and glaze here in Canada, it looks good just be sure to thin it before use. I didn't and it looks a little heavy.

You can see it here on the back ramp, and here it is finished.


It works really well for me and you don't have to use cast a coat and an airbrush.
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Posted: Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 04:39 AM UTC
Another option I have read about is to use just glue on your model and a stiff brush... you most definietely want to try this on a scrap first.

Brush the glue onto the surface, let it soften the plastic and then using a stiff brush just dab a bit on the surface... let dry and it should leave a decent cast surface-would work well on "rough" cast surfaces such as Soviet Armour and some of the WWII Allied Armour.

Hope this helps.
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Posted: Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 05:30 AM UTC
Thanks a lot for the tips, Guys!!
There must be a right solution among them, I'm gonna try them all!!
I let you know which one is my favorite.

Thanks again, John.
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Posted: Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 06:26 AM UTC
Here's one that i use, take MM gloss clear or dull finish, paint it on a few areas at a time and then sprinkle on baking soda. I guess you could use any gloss or dull coat but i like MM only becuse it's thinner. Try it on a scrap piece of plastic.
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