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  • From: PA
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Posted by mjohnson on Friday, October 8, 2004 3:34 PM
Hello everyone. I bought Custom Dioramics German Strong Point (CD146). I think it will be great in a dio. The problem is I have never worked with anything like this before. I am looking for any help with what paints to use, if I need to prime it first, what glues are needed for it. The general questions on how to make it look somewhat passable as a defensive bunker. Thank you in advance for any help that you provide.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 12:07 AM
If it's resin, I use CA glue, if plaster, Elmer's white glue is wonderful. Generally any modelling paint will work (I use Model Master acrylics). I generally spray them black before applying the real colours (MM spray can works for me)
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Posted by mjohnson on Thursday, October 14, 2004 9:12 PM
Thanks for the info. It is a start for me.
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  • From: Rowland Heights, California
Posted by Duke Maddog on Friday, October 15, 2004 6:47 PM
Mjohnson, on this page, you can see my German Stronghold I built.

http://community.webshots.com/user/duke_maddog

Go to "Mark's German Armor" Album, and at the very bottom is a picture of my stronghold.

I wish I could get better closeup shots of it, but my camera cannot handle it. I used alot of extra parts, small models and soldiers to show a stronghold that has just been called to alert status against a possible attack; even as a supply truck had arrived, and a couple of motorcycle scouts were being sent out.

I simply used Pollyscale acrylics and some Testors enamels to paint and drybrush the base, and used Elmer's Glue thinned 50-50 with water to glue on the grass and gravel/rock to the base. I used Elmer's full strength to glue down the moss that represents bushes. The troops, furnishings, weapons and other accessories I glued down with CA glue. All the motorcycles, vehicles, guns and equipment is loose, so I can change things whenever I want to.

I hope this helps with a few ideas for you.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 15, 2004 9:25 PM
mjohnson,

Have fun. Do a few that you only show your wife or girlfriend. then go from there. Don't sweat the small stuff. It's a long walk to eden.
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Posted by mjohnson on Sunday, October 31, 2004 4:41 PM
Thanks for the info. It will get me started.
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