A Sherman Tank

Soaring · 04-19-2008, 01:02 AM

Yeah, yes, I'm sorry I'm posting something about plastic...But I can't find the information ANYWHERE on the net! So, Pardon the Interruption, but on a plastic kit, would you assemble it first, then paint it, or paint it then assemble it?

Tim Crowe · 04-19-2008, 02:08 AM

Paint the main body after assembley and cleaning off any glue lines

All the little wheels and suspension parts are best removed from the spues then 'clean up' and painted before assembly.

I used to mount them on cocktail sticks or stick them to cellotape to hold them while painting

For a weathered look try dry-brushing the parts to show off the detail

It would be interesting to see a comparison of a paper and plastic side by side

Good luck with the model - I have fond memories of building plastic kits when I was younger

Soaring · 04-19-2008, 02:28 AM

Thank you Very much Tim! My local hobbyist as well told me to paint the body first. I guess I'd better head back to BCt for some Tamiya paints

As for the comparrison...Yes, I am building the plastic Sherman by Tamiya, and building the highly detailed GPM 188 Sherman Model, which I'll show to the cashier/assistant person at BCT. I'll post some pictures of everything as I go.

04-19-2008, 01:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Soaring Middle School Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, California Posts: 833	A Sherman Tank Yeah, yes, I'm sorry I'm posting something about plastic...But I can't find the information ANYWHERE on the net! So, Pardon the Interruption, but on a plastic kit, would you assemble it first, then paint it, or paint it then assemble it? __________________ -Don't hold me up now, I can stand my own ground, I don't need your help now, you will let me down, down, down...- Rise Against: Prayer of the Refugee

04-19-2008, 02:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Soaring Middle School Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, California Posts: 833	Thank you Very much Tim! My local hobbyist as well told me to paint the body first. I guess I'd better head back to BCt for some Tamiya paints As for the comparrison...Yes, I am building the plastic Sherman by Tamiya, and building the highly detailed GPM 188 Sherman Model, which I'll show to the cashier/assistant person at BCT. I'll post some pictures of everything as I go. __________________ -Don't hold me up now, I can stand my own ground, I don't need your help now, you will let me down, down, down...- Rise Against: Prayer of the Refugee

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04-19-2008, 02:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tim Crowe Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bedford, England Posts: 82	Paint the main body after assembley and cleaning off any glue lines All the little wheels and suspension parts are best removed from the spues then 'clean up' and painted before assembly. I used to mount them on cocktail sticks or stick them to cellotape to hold them while painting For a weathered look try dry-brushing the parts to show off the detail It would be interesting to see a comparison of a paper and plastic side by side Good luck with the model - I have fond memories of building plastic kits when I was younger