You know those rucksacks and stuff you get in kits which are hollow at the back? They're OK if going to be placed flat on top of an AFV or flush against the sides. But the ones that come in the Trumpeter M1127 are very big and should really hang of the side racks of the Stryker, but that leaves the hollow back visable. Is there anything you can suggest to make these better?
Thanks,
Sean
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35th-scale
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Posted: Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 08:40 AM UTC
cyclones6
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Posted: Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 09:11 AM UTC
Those really tick me off!!!
The cheap model companies should at least fill the empty space even if it's flat
I would try maybe gluing two togeather or filling the back with putty...maybe?? Just ideas
HTH
Evan
The cheap model companies should at least fill the empty space even if it's flat
I would try maybe gluing two togeather or filling the back with putty...maybe?? Just ideas
HTH
Evan
muddyfields
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Posted: Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 09:20 AM UTC
Hi
I usually fill the backs of any open rucksack with miliput or a ready mixed putty.
hope this helps.
I usually fill the backs of any open rucksack with miliput or a ready mixed putty.
hope this helps.
BigfootV
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Posted: Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 09:32 AM UTC
When you go to fill in that space, remember to match the fill area with the seams, wrinkles, and whatever contour areas are on the bag. This way it doesn't look "Half-ass" done. Sometimes this can look worst than the original 
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. 35th-scale
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Posted: Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 09:48 PM UTC
Thanks guys.
I had figured it would be filling in with putty etc...any hints on how to replicate the straps?
Evan, sticking 2 together would leave them far too bulkyy.
Cheers,
Sean
I had figured it would be filling in with putty etc...any hints on how to replicate the straps?
Evan, sticking 2 together would leave them far too bulkyy.
Cheers,
Sean
Straniero
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Posted: Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 10:04 PM UTC
You can do the straps with the foil from wine bottles, for example - sadly a lot of wineries are using plastic now and I am not sure if the type they use is also usable for straps. You could also try plain and simple paper for straps. With all the specialist stuff the model companies are trying to sell, one would forget about the simple solutions...
cyclones6
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Posted: Monday, January 12, 2009 - 01:00 AM UTC
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Quoted TextThose really tick me off!!!
The cheap model companies should at least fill the empty space even if it's flat
I guess that shows how little you know about the molding process. If they made it solid, it would have bad sink marks with that thick of plastic. I guess they could make it a 2 part pece, but then it would cost more and you'd be ticked off about that. Believe it or not, there is a reason they mold things the way they do.
You're right, I don't know anything about the process...almost every other part in the kit is fully molded though so that is what i was going off
Evan
corsutton
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Posted: Monday, January 12, 2009 - 03:28 AM UTC
I usually cover the back, opening, of mine with tape. I then mount them up to the rack, that they are going to hang off of. After they are set I use more tape for the straps. Just take a piece of tape and tape it to a piece of glass or whatever hard surface you have. then cut thin strips of it away and you have straps.
rfeehan
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Posted: Monday, January 12, 2009 - 03:32 AM UTC
Anyone else remember when you could get all the metal foil you needed for straps from a toothpaste tube?
Straniero
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Posted: Monday, January 12, 2009 - 03:41 AM UTC
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Anyone else remember when you could get all the metal foil you needed for straps from a toothpaste tube?
Now he tells me... oh well, I had fun with the wine. I hope you enjoyed your toothpaste, too
warlock109
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Posted: Monday, January 12, 2009 - 05:34 AM UTC
While lead foil is getting harder to find, there are other materials and sources. Oil paints do not come in lead tubes anymore, but the aluminum tubes work quite well. Also there is an aluminum duct tape available here in the States, at home improvement stores. (it may be available in Europe too) It's used for taping heat ducts and wall insulation seams. The glue on the back can be removed with acetone and a little scrubbing. Both of these work well for making straps.
Jerry
Jerry
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Posted: Monday, January 12, 2009 - 05:38 AM UTC
The foil in Camel ciggy's has a great texture imprinted into them that almost resembles stitching at small scale, not that I condone smoking but if you know someone who does, it doesn't hurt to look.
muddyfields
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Posted: Monday, January 12, 2009 - 08:21 AM UTC
Hi
I use the foil from your Takeaway meals works very well once washed & flattened out. Get 100's of straps , fenders, etc out of them.
I use the foil from your Takeaway meals works very well once washed & flattened out. Get 100's of straps , fenders, etc out of them.
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