2025 ARMORTEK KIT SURVEY
Over the last few years we have brought out a whole series of kits as a direct result of your feedback - kits like the Pershing, JagdPanther, Hetzer, Leopard 2A4, and more recently the Sd Kfz 7, 88mm Flak 36 and the upcoming Challenger 2.
So, in keeping with what has become and annual tradition, here is your opportunity to once again influence our future production plans.
We have added in some "guide pricing" next to the names of the models. This is a rough estimate of the price at the current rates.
Thanks in advance for your input and we look forward to the results.
Preparation for painting
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Dave Boller
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Re: Preparation for painting
Heck, anything that can etch into metal, will probably rot your brain cells and make your liver explode. So what can you really use?
1/6 Armortek: Panther,KingTiger. 1/6 FOA: Tiger-1,251 Halftrk. 1/6 ArmorHobbies: 250 Halftrk("GRIEF"). 1/6 DML: Kubelwagon,Kettenkrad. 1/16 Trumpeter KingTiger. 1/24 Tamiya: Tiger-1,Panther.(& a countless host of others too small to mention)
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Stephen White
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Re: Preparation for painting
Sarah, thanks. I've just acquired a 5L tin of UPOL System 20 Fast Panel Wipe for £15.99 on Ebay. There are some other, cheaper options but UPOL works well for primer. Judging by the safety label, it's both toxic and highly inflammable so gloves and respirator at the ready but I'll give it a go. If nothing else, it's a lot cheaper than Boots nail varnish remover.
Stephen
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Eric Ho
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Re: Preparation for painting
For cleaning, I have found that using a motorcycle degreaser such as S100 or equiavalent leaves a very clean bone dry surface - just ready for primer, just make sure to rinse it clean. I typically degrease, dry, apply texturing using tools, degrease, and then prime/paint.
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simon_manning
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Re: Preparation for painting
thats good stuff stephen, u-pol panel wipe. it will melt surgical gloves, just put a little hand cream on first with no gloves, its not as bad as you think. dont drink it though, regards simon.