Panther 18

[Charles A Stewart]

Hi Folks.

The last post is still ongoing, I'm no sculptor, but not to far off now.

Blacking Aluminium tracks:-

I don't think they look too bad, they're on the right.

Outdoor temperature was 20C today as required in the instructions , so had a go. Before I do more I would be interested in the pros and cons of this process.

Regards

Charles

[Malcolm.Plumb]

Turned out very good Charles.

[Charles A Stewart]

Hi again.

Another of those super detail jobs, they take time, I know. However:-

What a difference from the original kit part.

Some Mr Surfacer to cover up/texture and we will get there.

Cheers

Charles

[Robert Tanzer]

Hi Folks.

The last post is still ongoing, I'm no sculptor, but not to far off now.

Blacking Aluminium tracks:-

Etched track.jpg

Outdoor temperature was 20C today as required in the instructions , so had a go. Before I do more I would be interested in the pros and cons of this process.

Regards

Charles

Please tell us what you use to Blacking the Aluminium tracks.

[Charles A Stewart]

Hi all.

Robert, in answer to your query I use the products from here:- www.metalblak.co.uk

The web site includes instruction and the chemicals required. I bought the 500ml kit to experiment with..

I fancied the idea as a way of avoiding painting the tracks. The track links seen here were done as separate items, the next step will be to see if I can do them built up sections of 10 or so.

Hope that helps.

Charles

[Charles A Stewart]

Back again, and so soon.

Finished re sculpting the hull machine gun mount:-

Original kit item.

A bit more Mr Surfacer and a coat of paint or two, and stand 6' back, should look good.

I'll let that last coat of paint dry out thoroughly before any tweeking.

Cheers

Charles