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    November 2005
Painting Tracks
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 9, 2004 3:45 AM
Hi Guys,
I bought a LVT-(A)1 "Alligator", made by Italeri. I washed the track in warm soapy water, then let it dry before I started. I painted one half of the vynal track using Testors Steel colour (#1180). I let this dry overnight, about twelve hours. When I went back to it, I found the paint cracked and flaking off in chips.
[What did I do wrong? And how can I fix it? Please help me guys. I will not continue until I hear from you
One more technical question. I think you know what this track looks like, it's a cursive letter "M" on top of some kind of a pad. Should I paint the whole track the steel colour.
Thank you, Charley Tongue [:P]
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    January 2003
Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, January 9, 2004 3:27 PM
First of all Charley .... welcome to FSM. Good to have you join us here in the Armour Forum.

I think part of your problem is the quality of paint that you have purchased. The small Testor's bottles are IMO a terrible waste of money and shelf space.
I would recommend a bottle of Tamiya or Model Master Gun-metal for this job. Paint the entire track then a bit of dry brushing with steel and rust to really make the edges stand out an give the track a good weathered look.


Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 9, 2004 4:34 PM
use Model masters and tamiya paints on the tracks. they work great for me.
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 9, 2004 4:34 PM
PS welcome to the forum and the darkside
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  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Friday, January 9, 2004 5:03 PM
Welcome Charley. Good luck on the Alligator.

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 Eric 

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    January 2003
Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 4:43 PM
Hey Charley
When I responded to your e-mail, I was a bit confusing with my answer.

The Alligator tracks are all metal. No rubber pads.
Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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