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Tarmac Material 1/72 scale

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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Where the coyote howl, NH
Tarmac Material 1/72 scale
Posted by djrost_2000 on Sunday, August 31, 2003 7:31 PM
Anyone know what material could be used for tarmac in 1/72? Also, what is the best way to apply the "tar" between the panel lines?

Thank you,

DJ
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 31, 2003 7:38 PM
you could try 1000 grit wet,n,dry and use glue as tar?
the best thing to do is experiment with different things
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, September 1, 2003 2:00 AM
I use plasticard. I cut the 'tiles' to shape, glue them into place with wood glue, paint them with a grey primer, then use a fairly liquid flat black and a fine brush to paint the tar, careful not to be too regular! The groove between the tiles helps a lot. Then I add markings (if any) onto the tarmac tiles, then I weather.
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Where the coyote howl, NH
Posted by djrost_2000 on Monday, September 1, 2003 7:37 AM
Thanks for the help from over the waves. I've got some good ideas to work with now. By the way, that tank is a masterpiece Captain.

DJ
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 12:24 PM
Try Woodland Scenics' material used for HO scale roads. For tar between panel lines, try an irrigating syringe from a medical supply place (or if you ever go to the doctor and they use one on you, or anything else for that matter, ask the doctor to give it to you rather than throw it out, I have a box of tweezers, syringes etc from my doctor) and use polly scale gloss black paint full strength and squeeze it into the cracks like caulk. Good luck.
Paul
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Bicester, England
Posted by KJ200 on Thursday, September 18, 2003 3:46 AM
Try a little suitably colloured paint with flour, or chalk dust added.

It gives just the right degree of texture, as 1000 grit can be a bit too rough.

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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