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nice work on your Jagdpanther

Andicog wrote:Welds ? . . . . I am going blind and have Milliput in places it shouldnt be !

They are a pain, but once you get in the swing they become easier. My tip is to use a toothpick dipped in wated to place and smooth the Milliput, its much easier than brushes of a craft knife.
Cheers,
Rik

I use a small screwdriver and water to place the Milliput then a piece of brass rod filed to shape to get the weld shape.

nice work!

Thanks for all the positive comments, decission time on camo soon ! opinions welcome !

Did the mantlet today, ordered some 'Mr Surfacer' 500, found it was a little too fine for 1/16, I would have used thinners to soften the plastic to provide texture but I had used body filler to re-shape the mantlet and didnt want a difference where the repair was so after masking out the bolts with some silicone tubing I mixed up a little fine car body filler/stopper with a drop of cellulose thinners, added the hardener and ended up with a very thick brushable filler, I applied a small amount at a time and randomly stippled and marked the filler. After leaving to dry (takes longer with the thinner in) I sanded off the worst 'peaks', think it looks ok. I have also warmed and very slightly taken the straightness out of the hull side' running' boards.

Nice work on the jp looking good keep up the good work
Stevie

Thanks for positive coments, Got base coat on of tinted XF 60, put on some xf61 but think I wrecked it with the brown, now stripped back to primer, start again !

Looking good so far, can't wait to see the finished version!

Well after stripping off the odd colour camo I have managed to base it up in XF59 , should I now give it a coat or two of Klear or a coat of Humbrol acrylic matt before attempting camo again ??