How can I texture the armor on a Sherman to simulate a cast body? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I use a ball shaped burr in my dremel tool and make light passes over the surface until I get the desired effect. then I take 300 grit sandpaper and blend it in.

Other method, but easier to control in my opinion: A paintbrush, Mr. Surfacer 500 and 800 or 1000 grid wet n´ dry.

Dab a paintbrush with Mr. Surfracer onto the the area where you want to have the cast effect. Do this as long as the Mr. Surfacer starts do dry. Repeat it two or three times. When dried completely, use the sandpaper to sand down the peaks. Only a little!!! Et voilà- casted surface!


Thomas

Another method, using items you already have.....
Use your plastic cement and brush it over the area. Then when it is soft stipple it with a hard bristle brush. Even better if you use the cement that comes with a brush .. use that. Use some fine grit sandpaper after to take away any heavy stippling marks, but leave the kit for at least a day after using the glue ... so the plastic has time to harden up properly again.
I like this method as you dont need any extra supplies and you have good control over it!

Thanks alot everyone for your help.

Correction fluid, like white-out, also works well. Just brush or dab some on and stipple to add extra texture. You can apply as many layers as you need until you are happy with the finish. It cleans up with enamel paint thinner, and it can be sanded if necessary.