Not saying that it can't be done but pre-shading and base coat with a rattle can might be a bit tough. I say this because once the black is down as a pre-shade I'm not sure you can get the control you need with the base coat rattle can. With an airbrush it's pretty easy because you have greater control to more selective lay on the paint in certain others where you want more coverage versus those areas where you would want less. There are ways of doing it using post it notes as a mask but I'm not familiar enough to advise on that. Maybe someone else will chime in. On the other hand since it sounds like you are going to purchase an airbrush you might want to wait and do the whole project with that. Like any other tool practice is the key but based on what you have done so far it might come pretty easy to you.

Remember to keep shaking the can every so often as you spray. Light coats; build up the color.

And I would let it sit 24hrs between each layer (primer, black, dark yellow).

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What's the best way to give some "battle damage" to the plastic fenders and side skirts?

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I remember reading one article where someone said they bit the fender pieces,can't vouch for the method since I haven't tried it but might be fun.

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What's the best way to give some "battle damage" to the plastic fenders and side skirts?

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I remember reading one article where someone said they bit the fender pieces,can't vouch for the method since I haven't tried it but might be fun.

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Dustin,

I tried that approach -- it just didn't look convincing for me as it was obvious it had my dental signature on it!

Of late what I do is to sand down the reverse side of a panel. Once I think it's pliable, I'd push or bend to shape using a blunt-edge tool. At times I'd also use either a round or triangular file to create dents. Here's a shameless plug:




All the best to your build.

Cheers,

Tat

You can use Tamiya NATO Black for the rubber on the wheels, although depending on how much you weather it up you may not see much rubber anyway.

Thank you sir!

Armorsmith,

I do very much appreciate your advice and input, so please keep it coming!

You're correct.. I'm very anxious to get some color down! But you're correct, I must let this primer cure.

And that's great advice on the road wheels. That part of this kit has been my least favorite.

I'm also worried about these rubber tracks. I've been reading up on how to make them look nice. So we will see.

Cheers,
Dustin

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Armorsmith,

I do very much appreciate your advice and input, so please keep it coming!

You're correct.. I'm very anxious to get some color down! But you're correct, I must let this primer cure.

And that's great advice on the road wheels. That part of this kit has been my least favorite.

I'm also worried about these rubber tracks. I've been reading up on how to make them look nice. So we will see.

Cheers,
Dustin

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Dustin, you indicated that this is Tamiya 35194. The kit was provided with rubber band tracks? That's odd. I have this kit and it contains individual track links.