Advanced Modelling Tips

• Texturing - Rough Cast-Armour Effect

  The Rough Cast-Armour Effect is suitable for military vehicles, it gives an effect of armoured steel. 

  The model or part of the model will need to be painted before the texturing process can be carried out. First rub the area that you want to texture with a Scotchbrite pad. Then take an old brush, cut the bristles down to at least half the size, then load the brush with Humbrol Liquid Poly. Then dab the area you wish to texture with the end of the brush. Please note that this process softens the paint and can make it appear slightly lighter.

  Also make sure none of the bristles come out of the brush whilst doing this, if they do then remove them straight away or they will embed into the plastic. If the plastic starts to string then don't worry, just coat the area with a wash of liquid poly and this will remove the 'stringy' effect.

• How do I stop my decals from cracking?

  To stop your decals from cracking simply apply a coat of Humbrol Gloss Varnish to the area where the decals are to be placed, once the varnish is dry you can then put the decals in the correct position. Once the decals are in place and free from any moisture, coat in either gloss or matt varnish depending on the type of finish you require.
  

• How do I join tank tracks?

  There are two different ways of joining tank tracks.

  The first is to staple the tracks together. This may sound a little low tec, but it is quick and easy to do and the staple is nearly invisible when the model is finished. Many professional modellers use this simple method.
  
  The second is to heat weld them together. To do this, heat a flat headed screw driver with a match or lighter and then press it down against the joined track and it will melt or "weld" the ends together. (This method is only to be done by adults or by the supervision of an adult)

• How do I connect the Electic Motor to my aircraft?

  Cut the Sleeve to the required length by using the distance between the motor and the aircraft Prop. Allow a minimum of 3mm for the Steel Shaft and the Motor Shaft to penetrate the Sleeve.
  
  Please see figure below.

  
  
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