hey guys, Im just wondering if any of you guys know a good way to use decals on a model without ending up with that 'shiney' coat to them? I know its not realted directly to this post but I am adding a tank to my diorama in the coming weeks and you guys seem to have some pretty cool ideas. Do you think a matt spray varnish (if it even exists) would work?
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Also guys, im building the M1A1 abrams main battle tank, but there seems to be som conflict as to what colour the primary paint job should be.. im sort of thinking about either desert yellow or tamiya buff but im not sure if either are the best for the job, any ideas?Comment
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hi billy, the usual way to get rid of the visible silvering of the carrier film on the decal (on planes anyway) is to make sure the decal goes on to a shiny surface , if it is put onto matt paintwork the rough texture traps air underneath causing the silver effect.The best way to do this would be to gloss varnish the area where the decals are to go, then when dry apply the decals .After the decals have set(about 24hr) give the whole model a coat of matt varnish to get rid of the gloss patches.This should blend everything in and the decals should look painted on.With aircraft we do the whole thing in gloss before doing the decals but im sure youd be ok just doing the small areas where the decals are to go . as for the colour question ,im sure one of our tank korps will help you out,i havent got a clue! hope this helps ,cheers tonyComment
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Wow, that sounds like a very usefull tip, i didnt realise it happened because its on a matt surface! Very usefull tony, ill have to try that cheers, Billy.Comment
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sorry, I read it wrong lol, I just realised what you actually said there, sorry lolComment
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How to make a palm tree take 20cm of heavy electric cable and wrap string around it leaveing 6mm gaps once you get to the bottom wrap the string back up leaving criss cross shapes and tie the string in a knot at the top this will be covered later.
use wallpaper paste and cover the trunk and wrap 3 layers of toilet roll around it and allow to dry for 24hrs.Comment
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For the leaves go to a garden centre or florist and buy green silk leaves and about 1 dozen of the lengths of wire they use for mounting artificial flowers. Now trim the leaves to shape and the size you need snip the edges of the leaves so they look like palm fronds.Originally posted by \
Now those lengths of wire you attach these to the underside of the leaf and trim the wire so that it protrudes from the end of the leaf by 1cm, now that the trunk should be dry attach the leaves to the top of the trunk by pushing them through and glueing in place allow this to dry then. Wrap coconut strand string around the top of the tree to cover the knot, this simulates old growth now paint the trunk and we are all done. The ingredients for this at the florist cost me £3.50 and i have enough leaves for 3 palm trees the rest of the stuff can usually be found arond the house, hope this is helpful.
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Top marks for persevering with the palm tree leaves, Scott
Looks as though you have finally cracked it!
Well done mate,
:yeahbaby:RonComment
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great tips ,scott .ill be nicking the trunk idea when i get round to doing my desert scene of the bf109 and kubelwagen,its now getting a palm tree as well as sandbags and oil drums ,Oh and dont forget plenty of budgie sand and grit !!!! cheers tonyComment
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Already got that covered for my next dio yak which in case you haven't guessed by now is a desert dio but enough said.Originally posted by \
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