1/6TH SAND BAGS

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Richie Wignall

1/6TH SAND BAGS

Post by Richie Wignall »

hi guys :)

does any one know whats the best thing to use to fill sand bags, :roll: so they can be moulded around the front of tanks ect :roll: please dont say sand :wink: :lol: .
thanks richie :wink:

Robert Bruce
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Rice I was told
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chris fry
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Post by chris fry »

hello Richie,

why don't you want to use sand, if you use fine builders sand which doesn't contain salt, that's what i used on my Sherman, then there shouldn't be any issues with rust or decay over time and because its fine it will mould around objects.

Chris.

Richie Wignall

SAND BAGS

Post by Richie Wignall »

Hi Chris and Robert
Thanks for your replies. Trying both now. I thought you had used something else like a modeling compound. To get the realistic effect.
Thanks again
Richie

Allan Richards
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Post by Allan Richards »

I just used bits of cloth etc soaked in a solution of unibond, I've heard of people using that playdo stuff or just clay itsef.
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Robin Ellis
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Post by Robin Ellis »

Ritchie,the thing to use is SILVER SAND,which is easily obtainable from most hardware stores. This is extremely fine and completely bug free. Similar to what you would fine in an egg timer. I use it in all my sand bags. ROBIN.

Martin von Bargen
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Post by Martin von Bargen »

Hello Richie

You can put real sand into small "mini grip" plastic bags. Then you put the pack into the sand bag.

For result you have "waterproofed" sand bags - and no problems with wet sand on the deck of your tank or other vehicle.

Cheers

Martin

Joe Boylan
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Post by Joe Boylan »

HI RICHIE:
Here is another method, I use 120 grit sandblast GARNET, purple in color and no salts, nice composition for 1/6 sandbags, very cheep for a 50 lb bag. I don't think you will ever fill that many 1/6 sandbags with a 50 lb bag, but it's a great blasting media too. (use low pressure - it great!)

Joe

Richie Wignall

SAND BAGS

Post by Richie Wignall »

hi guys

thanks for all the help and infor this topic, really appreciate it. :wink:

thanks again. :wink: richie :wink:

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