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Hi Jesse,
How do you like that kit? I just bought one and received it in the mail the other day.
As the others have said, I have never done the hairspray thing, so I wouldn’t be of much help. From what I have heard with the AK chipping fluid though, its best to apply in 3 thin coats, not to heavy, but thin coats.
Base color, clear sealer, chipping fluid, then secondary color. If your going with a third color, apply a clear sealer, then more chipping fluid, then the third color. The clear sealer will keep from rubbing through the under laying layers.
Your best bet would be to ask your questions here. http://modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?
Hey John. Nice to see you stopping by. I guess I poorly communicated my question. I know how to do what I want to do. I just don't know WHAT I want to do.
As far as the kit, it's a really nice kit. In reality, the Dragon barrel and flash suppressor is actually very nicely done, and with a little work look as good as the brass version.
1) The interior has a good amount of detail, although no decals for the instruments (Archer has a set). Also, unless you're modeling it with the doors/top hatches open, you'll never really see any of it due to the armored cab.
2) the main chassis had a warp in it. I've read this is pretty common with the kit.
3) you really need to pay attention to part #'s between the museum, wooden sides, and mesh sides options. I accidentally used the museum piece for one part, and for the rest of the build, I had to follow that line of the build, as the other pieces are close, but won't fit correctly.
4) there's no ammo cans at all for the flak gun, and you'll have to grab some nylon string for the winch assembly.
5) I liked the Magic tracks. Went together well, and they were basically the perfect length to make it look like dead track without going overboard.
6) If I remember correctly, the part #s for the drive sprockets are reversed... left to right and right to left.
