Golan patrol

[eddiesolo]

I love this Scott, great scratch making and model making, the rusting looks superb on the BMP-new rust light tone is perfect. 

 

[noble]

thanks dude the rust is 100% real no powders or paint effects here.


scott

 

[eddiesolo]

Did you use fixer to apply the real rust powder or glue coat?

 

[noble]

no I use a product called instant rust, it is a two part compound the first is a grey primer with iron fillings in it. Apply one coat leave for one hour then apply another and leave to dry overnight. The second part is an oxidization liquid and you apply the liberally all over the grey and within two hours the plastic starts to rust, you can apply as many coats as you want to get the look you are after.


scott

 

[Deleted member 4539]

The rusting looks great Scott.


Who makes instant rust?

 

[noble]

Cant remember, but I bought it from a company called great art supplies cost about £20.00 worth every penny.


scott

 

[noble]

Hi all I have a further update to the bmp, I have added a further application of the oxidation liquid to random areas, tell me what you think.


scott

 

[Fenlander]

Very effective Scott.  Didn't Deluxe Materials, makers of Perfect Plastic Putty, do something like this?  I will have to do a search.


Here we go 


https://www.deluxematerials.co.uk/gb/scale-plastics/76-scenic-rust-kit-5060243900661.html

 

[noble]

Hi folks, iam now calling the bmp complete, I have included a picture of the two part rusting compound I used to get this effect hope you like it and as always all comments are welcome.


scott

 

[noble]

Hi all here is another piece of the diorama it is hobby bosses 1/35 merkava III, painted in IDF Sini grey. Hope you like it so far as always all comments are most welcome.


scott

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Great work on the Merkava.

 

[noble]

thanks Ralph, glad you like it.


scott

 

[Steve Brodie]

great stuff, a lot of the images seem to have pixalated   :S

 

[noble]

cheers steve

 

[eddiesolo]

Nice work Scott.

 

[Snowman]

That is one of my all time fave MBT's, you have done it justice!! :x

 

[noble]

thanks snowman merkava my favourite as well.


scott

 

[noble]

thanks si


Scott

 

[papa 695]

I really like the Merkava and you've done a fantastic job on this one Scott.

 

[dave]

Ahhh, is this the paper covered foam core? I use that as a base material.


Lots of YouTube videos show an uncovered foam that can be carved or scribed. I assume this is a high density foam like insulation but I don't know if it is available in thin sheets.

Graham,


With a little water you can remove the paper from one or both sides and emboss it.