Hello All!

Currently working (among others) on an M51 Super Sherman.

My question is... how do I apply Mr. Surfacer in order to recreate cast iron texture for turret and hull?

This is the first time I will be using this product, since all I hear is good things about it, and what better way to try it out with a Super Sherman?

Thanks all!

Jorge

Apply it with a cheap Testors nylon brush, and stipple it (stab gently with the tips of the bristles) while it is still wet to create he texture. It dries very quickly, so work on small areas at a time. I suggest you practice on scrap styrene or a junked model first, and paint your practice piece, to get an idea what the finished effect will be.
The result will be a very rough surface. If you wish to reduce the effect (US castings are less coarse than some Russian wartime castings, for instance), gently sand the surface afterward with fine sandpaper, and you will get random flat areas and pockmarks. Remember, only apply this kind of texture texture to areas that were cast steel. Rolled steel plate is much smoother.

http://www.gamerabaenre.com/texturize.htm

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9058044/anchors_9058316/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#9058316

cheers

Thank you, Gents!!!

For and alternative method, check out the technique I used on my M4A1

http://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/163768&page=1

I experimented the liquid glue method on a scratchbuilt SF model. In my opinion is a slightly risky method especially if you have many details on the surfaces.
However you reached great results indeed