I got the primer coat on and have just finished applying the first base coat...Im realizing how much fun this can be.I love the Aztec4709 it does some nice work.





Im ok with it so far ..will see how she comes along. :-)

Looking good so far. I see you are going with the "salt" technique. Correct? Are going to paint another coat of OD on her?
Keep us posted on your progress.

Yes and yes,,, My first try at salt so Im a bit nervous.Im gonna try all kinds of things here since I've been away so long.

salt technique....that explains the odd placement of mud....my bad. :-)

Looking good so far. Can't wait to see the pitted effect of the salt. This should be a winner.

Nice looking model PVTparts. I read an article on the "salt technique" recently and have thought about giving it a go my self. Hope it all turns out well. What green colour have you used? What kit is this you are working on?

Salt technique? Somebody please clue me in. I been away far too long!

First paint an undercoat, then moisten the area with water when dry and add ordinary table salt with a brush or cotton swab etc in areas you want chips. The when dry spray desired colour. Wipe away salt to leave chips. Dont worry about the salt scoring the paint job as this adds to the effect as well. Clear coat or future as usual. I read about this method recently in Finescale modeller -- July 2003 issue.
Works for both enamels or acrylics!

looking good. But I am wondering how you are going to fit the glass as they require to be fitted from the inside out in the main. :-)

Looking good. I'm trying to get up the nerve to use the salt routine myself.

The way I see it..It will at least be interesting if not accurate. Plasticbattle; the paint is OD acrylic by Model Master and the model is Italeri water tank truck # 201.
Cliff, the windshield is mounted from the outside , unless I looked at the process wrong then I need little fingers.When the winshield is in place it gives it a framed look.....wish me luck

Lookin good, can't wait to see what the salt does. I am going to try it on my current project. Keep us posted