Powder Coating

[James Parks]

All,

So I have started assembling my Late Tiger 1 Tank. The plan is to fully assemble, then dissemble, and then paint.

However, a good friend of mine works at a rather large Powder Coating facility and could do all of the parts at a fraction of the price. I believe Powder coating is superior to regular paints, from what i have been told.

This link seems to go into more information for those interested:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coating

My concern is, how would this process help/hurt/benefit the end result of this model? Due to the very 'tough' finish, I am concerned that it may hinder my ability to add finishing touches to the model.

Any thoughts?

Thank you,
James


P.S.
Maybe I could go for the 'New Factory' look with Powder Coating.

But my original goal was a Russian Winter 'White Wash'.

[Dale jordan]

Hello James . I had thought about powder coating . The problem that I can see is that it comes out glossy. Also to thick . And remember you have to add zimmmert to your tiger anyway . Plus I think it will be hard to paint and weather over the top . James if you go to the old forum and do a search you will find posts on painting I hope this helps . James where are you ??? It's 1 November 3pm here in Oz.???

[James Parks]

Thanks Dale,

That helps a great deal. All the information gathered confirms that powder coating is not a good choice for this particular model.

I am located here in Richmond, Virginia (USA). Armortek and 1/6th scale modeling seems to be a unknown around these parts, based on the 'wide eyed' and shocked expression that that I am building a 1/6th scale tank.

"Looks like a WWII German Factory in your garage." is the most common comment I get. Which is correct, for you see, my plans for world domination (on a 1/6th scale) are slowly coming together.

Thanks again
James

[Tim Bowman]

[quote="Which is correct, for you see, my plans for world domination (on a 1/6th scale) are slowly coming together.[/quote]

Now that is funny!

James,

Please keep us posted on your build progress. The more tank photos on the forum the better. Good luck with the whole "world domination" thing.

Kind regards from the far side of the U.S.

Tim