m1a1 project

diggeraone

Member since
July 2003
From: Ozarks of Arkansas

m1a1 project

Posted by diggeraone on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 7:17 PM

I have posted pics of a m1a1 that I am currently doing.These pics were of a non-slip surface that I did using corn meal mixed into the paint.This did not work out the way I wanted it to.But I have yet begun the fight and have found that using a thin layer of elmers glue and sprinkle my corn meal on it will give me the effect that I am looking for.So when I have this finished with the corn meal I will post some new pics to show the differance.Digger

Put all your trust in the Lord,do not put confidence in man.PSALM 118:8 We are in the buisness to do the impossible..G.S.Patton

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 7:37 PM

Looking forward to the pics. I didn't think the last ones turned out so bad...but then again I see lots of M1A1s with some sloppy non-slip on them. I have a tank battalion right across the street if you want some pics of them just let me know and I will get them up here

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 7:41 PM

Next time you could try using Mr Surfacer sprayed on a masked off area and then painted. I have used the Mr. Surfacer 500 before and it gives a very nice texture

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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diggeraone

Member since
July 2003
From: Ozarks of Arkansas

Posted by diggeraone on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 7:48 PM

Jason I would if I could spare the money.Digger

Put all your trust in the Lord,do not put confidence in man.PSALM 118:8 We are in the buisness to do the impossible..G.S.Patton

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 8:25 PM

Post pics when you are done. I want to see how this turns out

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 10:08 PM

back ,,,,, hello all,,,,,,,,okay ,, i need to do a m1a1,,,,,,,what do you pros suggest?
am a m113 nut

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diggeraone

Member since
July 2003
From: Ozarks of Arkansas

Posted by diggeraone on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 10:20 PM

You can try a Tamiya kit or go with one the a M1A1 article said to do.There opinion was the Revell of Germany kit is the best out there so far.This article I can't remember but found on a web search.Also the Revell kit is cheaper then the Tamiya.Digger

Put all your trust in the Lord,do not put confidence in man.PSALM 118:8 We are in the buisness to do the impossible..G.S.Patton

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gjek

Member since
February 2003
From: Tacoma WA

Posted by gjek on Thursday, December 2, 2004 12:22 AM

Instead of using corn meal you might try flour. I did a desert diarama and wanted scale sand. Flour poured on the glue was perfect. When the glue was almost dry I dumped the excess flour off then lightly brushed off any loose flour , then painted. Maybe some of the artists spray glue followed by the flour.

Msgt USMC Ret M48, M60A1, M1A1

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Thursday, December 2, 2004 1:07 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by mrviking69

I need to do a m1a1,,,,,,,what do you pros suggest?

Decide for yourself. Here is a side-by-side look at most of the kits out there.
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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, December 2, 2004 1:35 AM

Digger, for my Leclerc, I used bits of masking tape to represent the anti-skid surfaces. Granted, it was a 1/72 model... But it might be worth trying at larger scales... Easy to cut, easy to put in place. I 'sealed' it with liquid glue, applied on all edges of the tape...

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Thursday, December 2, 2004 7:20 AM

Interesting idea. Make sure to post some pics when done, as I'd love to see how the technique worked out for you.

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, December 2, 2004 7:25 AM

Digger, I'm still worried about the longevity of corn meal! As I mentioned in the other thread, I'm afraid it would either rot or attract boll weevils!
Or both!

~Brian

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diggeraone

Member since
July 2003
From: Ozarks of Arkansas

Posted by diggeraone on Thursday, December 2, 2004 2:24 PM

J-Hulk once the stuff is sealed with paint it will last a lifetime and no weevils will touch it due to the paint.I use enamils.Digger

Put all your trust in the Lord,do not put confidence in man.PSALM 118:8 We are in the buisness to do the impossible..G.S.Patton

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, December 3, 2004 10:43 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by diggeraone

J-Hulk once the stuff is sealed with paint it will last a lifetime and no weevils will touch it due to the paint.I use enamils.Digger

OK...I wish you the best, Digger! Big Smile [:D]

Please post some pix when you get it finished! Smile [:)]

~Brian

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yw18mc

Member since
April 2004
From: sunny imperial beach

Posted by yw18mc on Friday, December 3, 2004 11:18 AM

OK! I can't resist being cute. "Digger". The Martha Stewart school of modelling recommends that this method of cornmeal application is not suitable for human consumption. It sounds like an orignal approach, be sure and show us pics of the results. Please don't take this the wrong way. Semper Fi, mike

mike