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how do you paint lights
drewgimpy
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 - 01:37 PM UTC
I am working on my first armor model as many of you know. The directions say to paint them (the lights) white or chrome. I can't see this turning out real well without more being done than that. Any ideas on how to make the lights on a sherman look realistic?
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 - 01:45 PM UTC
Andrew,
There was some previous discussions on that in this thread:

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/153&page=1

Hope that helps. I would be in the same boat with you on that one.

Jim
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 - 02:21 PM UTC
Thats what I was looking for, thanks.
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 - 05:17 PM UTC
Andrew, if you go here you can see an example of an M4's lights prior to painting using foil after they were drilled out.:

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/modules.php?set_albumName=album56&id=aai&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php
drewgimpy
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2002 - 06:45 AM UTC
Man that does look good. I will have to give it a try, thanks for the tip
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