The suspension on mine is mounted loose, but still retains the coil spring that is supposed to keep both arms of the bogie down after deflection. Seems to function ok, but not been flogged yet.
Mine, too...the shape stays the same (inverted V), but the whole truck rotates creating a sideways V. Was thinking about it last night...might not be hitting the bumper stop because I had to put a 1.5-mm spacer to get the alignment right. I'll have to look into that.
As for the Mr Surfacer, it ended up more of a novelty than an enhancement. The sole reason I didnt use my usual self-etching red primer is it seemed to be out of stock when I needed it. I would for sure use good S/E primer, then the surfacer, then paint.
Cool...thanks.
I got a better effect by using super glue rubbed with finger in my King Tiger for rolled armour effect than the surfacer compound.
Do tell...just put some super glue on the surface and smear it around with the finger? Let it dry? It comes through the primer and paint?
Yes indeed I'm interested. There is a guy here that seems to be an Ebay-Whisperer and hes just found a set of stencils in(wait for it) BULGARIA that are perfect !!
Cynical as I am, best you send me the details for the Canuk joker just in case !
Airbrushler is his handle on RCUniverse. He makes them on the side; so, I can't promise the fastest work. But, he did the markings for my PzIII (4L5, 1st SS Panzer-Grenadier Div) and they were awesome. I even asked him to do two different sizes because I wasn't sure which would be best. He did...they're great! Who's the eBay vendor? Does he do a bunch of stencils? If it works out, post his info so that we can keep him in our kit bags.
Yes Sir I will put in the details if it works out.
My suspension trucks seem to return ok, but I've yet to test it on the rough outdoor surface the club has.
Still not done the bucket which is not my usual form.
Best get on with it so I can complete the build.
Found some pictures in the camera that I couldnt use without a modem.
A bit out of context now, but might be of use to folks so I will put them in.
wibblywobbly wrote:I can vouch for the glue thing to get a random textured metal effect. I have used super glue and styrene glue.
It really showed on my Octopus King Tiger. The effect was bang on.
On this one, the Mr Surfacer didnt seem to really make a difference. But the panel sizes are no where as big as King Tiger.
Torro Tiger 1 RTR Metal Edition BB, Upgraded with IBU2 and TARR MKI Smoker
Torro Tiger 1 Kit with Asiatam Sturmtiger Hull, IBU2 Pro, and TARR MKI Smoker - In Construction
wibblywobbly wrote:I can vouch for the glue thing to get a random textured metal effect. I have used super glue and styrene glue.
It really showed on my Octopus King Tiger. The effect was bang on.
On this one, the Mr Surfacer didnt seem to really make a difference. But the panel sizes are no where as big as King Tiger.
Depends on the type of super (or C.A )glue you have.
If its gel type, which is better for impact than the normal quick set stuff and sets slower, you can spread it on the surface out of the tube & then use your finger to wipe it over the surface. As it sets, it will leave streaks, rough spots, and irregular shapes which can then be sanded back for effect. Add another layer if necessary. Dont linger though, you will leave a skin deposit
If you use the usual quick set stuff, I find it necessary to have one hand discharging the product while the other hits the surface with a slightly wetted brush to get the effect.
The brush is a bit hard to manipulate at times, mainly because you are using your odd hand.!
The finger method is good, but it leaves the inevitable mess and its not pleasant to get off
A good thing with either method is it can be added to by layering as you see fit.
It does also affect paint outcomes on bigger areas. Plain plastic with undercoat will have a different 'soak up' than the superglue coated areas, well it does for me anyway.
HERMAN BIX wrote:Depends on the type of super (or C.A )glue you have.
If its gel type, which is better for impact than the normal quick set stuff and sets slower, you can spread it on the surface out of the tube & then use your finger to wipe it over the surface. As it sets, it will leave streaks, rough spots, and irregular shapes which can then be sanded back for effect. Add another layer if necessary. Dont linger though, you will leave a skin deposit
If you use the usual quick set stuff, I find it necessary to have one hand discharging the product while the other hits the surface with a slightly wetted brush to get the effect.
The brush is a bit hard to manipulate at times, mainly because you are using your odd hand.!
The finger method is good, but it leaves the inevitable mess and its not pleasant to get off
A good thing with either method is it can be added to by layering as you see fit.
It does also affect paint outcomes on bigger areas. Plain plastic with undercoat will have a different 'soak up' than the superglue coated areas, well it does for me anyway.
