Hobbyboss IDF Merkava iv with Trophy Protection System

[adt70hk]

Chris

As Paul said you could try sandpaper..... it's commonly used by wargamers.

Alternatively, if you have any black roofing felt lying around you could use that - that is what I do.

Have a look here you'll see a wargaming YouTuber does it along with my interpretation:
https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/andrew-and-juniors-wargaming-roads.33701/

I still have a lot kicking around and could quite easily send you an A4'ish sized piece. If you like the look of it send me a PM.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Jakko]

The problem with sandpaper is that it has the texture the wrong way round: small, pretty regular bumps above the surface, rather than small, random recesses in it like on an asphalt surface. I think I would use plaster, preferably slightly lumpy, and sand it to be almost smooth once it’s hardened.

 

[langy71]

whilst I summon up the courage to have a crack at a road I've been busying myself with a bit of weathering..

just some gentle steaking/ dust effects on the side skirts and some chipping around the rest of the high points..

 

[Isitme]

Chris, for the road try AK terrain textures AK8013, once dry looks like asphalt.

 

[langy71]

Chris, for the road try AK terrain textures AK8013, once dry looks like asphalt.

wow, just watched the vid for the stuff, looks awesome.. gonna grab some and have a bash..

 

[scottie3158]

Chris,
That is looking very nice indeed mate.

 

[langy71]

Spent a few hours today moving this build along a bit..

Some barriers...
2 plastic ones and 2 made from plaster of Paris.

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[scottie3158]

Chris, they look excellent mate.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Fantastic stuff. They look real…..

 

[langy71]

and another update, been busy so I haven't been able to get back to the bench for a while, however a few days ago I threw some DAS clay at a picture frame and came up with this......

As I'm posting this the base is currently drying after a splash around with some oil washes to deepen the contrasts a bit..

 

[langy71]

Well, it's been nearly four months since this was started, And I'm finally calling it finished..

Just a Quick pic for now...there's more in the 'Completed Armoured Vehicles' thread....here... Merkava