miliput zimm

[oz]

i got to thinking about my wsn tiger 1 and how 99% of them had zimmerit applied and knowing how repetitive doing each individual bit with a screwdriver can be i came up with this, i know it looks very rough but its just a test piece and i would like some feedback from you guys, first mix the miliput then sprinkle some talcum powder onto a mirror then roll the miliput out as you would when rolling out bread dough, then wash it under the tap to take off the powder then place on the model, then i made this little tool with an old toothed wheel from a servo and mounted it between a couple of pieces of plastic rod and placed a bit of brass rod to make a sort of Axel and rolled this over the miliput, this is very rough and ready but with a bit more care this just might work, what do you think ?........

[Matdragon]

hey, this is a great way of doing it, i have personally never tried it, but would love to one day as it has great outcomes! may i ask where is a good place to buy miliput, as i have no hobby stores to buy it

thanks, and a great tip!!

Matt

[oz]

i,m doing a few shows this year first one is in January i could get some for you if you like, or most on-line model shops sell it....

[tiger205]

hi oz
         thats a great idea and i reckon with a bit of tweaking, would be bang on, i love the little tool you made, i also think that could be a little money spinner for you.. matt have a look on ebay, you can get it there easy and cheap enough

            Tony

[Ex_Pat_Tanker]

how long did you leave the miliput to dry between washing off the talc and rolling? I find it best to give the miliput a little time to harden, especially if I have used a wet thumb to flatten it out and its gone a bit soggy.
It looks like if you gave it a bit of drying time you might get better results - altho too much drying time and it almost becomes like a self healing cutting matt! 

I could certainly have used a tool like that a few months ago - doing my sturmpanzer IV was downright painfull!  >:(

[oz]

i rolled it as soon as i put it on, although its best to leave it for 30 Min's to an hour to get a good effect and the roller wont stick to the miliput...

[Matdragon]

thanks for the offer oz, but if i find it online then its a place i can always get it without hassleing you

cheers, I'll do some Google searches

Matt

[Mad Fox]

I have seen milliput used for Zimmerite on smaller scale tanks, 1/35 1/72 and it does look effective, the key I think with milliput is to keep your tool damp/wet, and the surface of the miliput too, this allows the tool to imprint on the area without it clagging/sticking to the tool and giving the ripping/rough effect, try it on a test peice, I have used the method again at smaller scale to re create stone/brick work and it worked ok for that, another idea for the tool again using the same idea as you but instead of a gear from a servo, maybe a plastic gear from a gearbox that is as wide as the imprint needed? gives another option.