Hey Gino,

That picture is just what I have been looking for. My Chally 2 has been sitting half built for too long after having no luck finding such an image.

Thanks a million!!!!!!!!!!! Jim.

Very nice. It's similar to a method a guy named Guido did on his Merk using Chinchilla sand and hairspray. It has yielded the best results I've seen to date. I would only caution the use of baking soda-I saw some models at MasterCon in '96, and also some in Japan the same year (from Shep Paine) that had little cauliflower growths (up to 1/2 inch wide) sprouting right through the paint from the baking soda. I've no idea how long it takes, or if it happens all of the time, but it has deterred me from using it.

Thanks Bob , thanks Jim . Like the look of the games workshop spray , wonder if its the same as Mr Surfacer 500 .
Challenger soon . All-ready started the tracks.
Thanks again ,
John .

hi john ,, i was in b and q on saturday , they have a range og aero can paint , plati coat ,,,, they have a few different textured paints ,, i looked at the can top and i have to say looked a big out of scale for 1/35th ,, i have not tried them and im still sitting weighin up my options , i have mr surfacer 500 ready to go through my airbrush , but after reading some links on here , i dont think i want to try that eigther ,,,, that tins of plasty coat sell at £6.99 i think , would be cheeper than buying a new airbrush thats for sure ,, if you take this option ,, let us know your out come , and good luck

hi again john , ive just been to hobby world in gateshead retail park and bought a tin of "plasti coat velvet touch" it has a much better tuxture for none slip in 1/35th scale ,, i just tried it on some scrap plastic card ,, it looks great ,but it stinks id do it out side or in the garage ,,, hope this helps ,, oh and it was in a clearance sale so i got a large tin for £4.99

Great article guys!

I found a cheap air can supply and air brush to match at my local Hobby Lobby, and it gives the same effect. For a display model it works great .It does not give too much detail to it as it would seem almost smooth but will have some texture to the overall paint scheme .