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Posted: **Wed Jul 31, 2024 9:02 pm**

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

Posted: **Wed Jul 31, 2024 9:05 pm**

Turned out very good Charles.

Posted: **Sat Aug 03, 2024 9:28 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun Aug 04, 2024 12:25 pm**

Charles A Stewart wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 31, 2024 9:02 pm
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.

Posted: **Sun Aug 04, 2024 1:00 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun Aug 04, 2024 3:40 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun May 11, 2025 7:07 pm**

Hi Folks.

I didn't intend to do this today, but as the rear deck plate happened to be on the work bench. Well I am sure I am not the only one who has a plan but is diverted/distracted/challenged, so here we are.

I have not liked(my opinion) the kits intake covers, too frumpy, bit of a lump if you get my drift.

After a recent visit to the Tank Museum and some photos:-