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                        Replacement barrel

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Replacement barrel
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 28, 2004 6:27 AM
                        Hey guys just got a replacement barrel for my m4a3. It is cool made out of aluminum. Question i have is what is the best way to paint this baby do i need to sand it or go with a primer? Should i go with enamels or arcylics? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also plan on picking up a new computer soon with a scanner so i can scan some photos for you guys hopefully that will be in a week or so.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:07 AM
                        I allways sand an alminum barrel before painting it to give it a uniform surface. I then prime it with metal primer as I do with all metal parts like PE or white metal. After this you can do as you like, enamels or acrylics doesn't matter. Good luck, looking forward to seeing some of your pics. Cool [8D]
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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:39 AM
                        I just glue it on like it was a another part and paint it the same way that I do the rest of the kit.
                        No special treatment at all.

                        The only time I will sand it is if there is an obvious flaw on it.
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:50 AM
                        i do the same as Robert
                        just treat it the same as the rest of the model
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                        therriman
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Central MI
                        Posted by therriman on Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:58 AM
                        Same as Robert, CA glue and paint.
                        Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 28, 2004 9:48 AM
                        Thanx guys, I knew i could count on getting the info from you guys, LOL esp. if i had a sherman in it knew i would get a post from Shermanfreaklol
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