" Armored Cruiser part VII; Deck Guns and port-holes" Topic
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| Anton Ryzbak | 13 Jun 2012 5:49 a.m. PST |
I started adding the portholes and I built a mess of deck guns; link |
| cfielitz | 13 Jun 2012 6:48 a.m. PST |
Great project! I've enjoyed all of your postings on it. |
 BigNickR  | 13 Jun 2012 7:55 a.m. PST |
nice work on the guns. can't wait to see how they hold paint |
| Anton Ryzbak | 13 Jun 2012 10:51 a.m. PST |
BigNickR, Generally I coat them with either super glue or my old standby, Titebond wood glue, on previous projects this has worked very well, particularly when I use acrylics. |
 Rrobbyrobot | 13 Jun 2012 11:33 a.m. PST |
Quite the process. Looking forward to seeing the finished article. |
| mattblackgod | 13 Jun 2012 12:48 p.m. PST |
Great work. What is the pink stuff in the bottle that you are using for rivets? |
| Anton Ryzbak | 13 Jun 2012 1:45 p.m. PST |
mattblackgod, Somebody else on these boards suggested it, it is a special thick paint for marking T-shirts, I got it at Michael's but you could probably get it from Hobby Lobby or any other major Arts & Crafts supplier. The brand name is "Scribbles" |
Chortle   | 13 Jun 2012 10:31 p.m. PST |
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| 1968billsfan | 15 Jun 2012 2:13 a.m. PST |
Couldn't you just spray paint them (black enamel) to get a good clinging layer and then paint acrylics for additional coats of paint? |
| Anton Ryzbak | 15 Jun 2012 6:55 a.m. PST |
1968billsfan,
In my experience the spray paint doesn't get into all the nooks and crannies, plus the wood glue (Titebond) seals the wood as well as strengthening the joints (these are wargaming toys after all) and it is dirt cheap as well! |
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