Mr Surfacer 500 in the jar can be used to add texture to tank hulls and corrosion on exhausts,just brush it on and dapple it with an old brush

I remember reading about it as a way to apply to welded joints, such as grab rods to tank sides, but when I bought some at a hobby shop years ago I found it unusable, but that might have been an old bottle. Can anyone tell me more about buying and using it?

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I remember reading about it as a way to apply to welded joints, such as grab rods to tank sides, but when I bought some at a hobby shop years ago I found it unusable, but that might have been an old bottle. Can anyone tell me more about buying and using it?

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Lots of good responses about Mr Surfacer. I'm a little confused about your question. I *think* you want to add build-up from a weld around a place where you've attached a handle or rail? I wouldn't use it to attach such a piece. I might use mr surf 500 to build something up by dabbing it on with a very small brush.

Regards,
Phil

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I remember reading about it as a way to apply to welded joints, such as grab rods to tank sides, but when I bought some at a hobby shop years ago I found it unusable, but that might have been an old bottle. Can anyone tell me more about buying and using it?

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Lots of good responses about Mr Surfacer. I'm a little confused about your question. I *think* you want to add build-up from a weld around a place where you've attached a handle or rail? I wouldn't use it to attach such a piece. I might use mr surf 500 to build something up by dabbing it on with a very small brush.

Regards,
Phil

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I have both a T-34/85 and a M26 Pershing on hold, and both kits have places that need to be filled in where you cannot place modelling putty. Both tanks also have some rough welded areas too.

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I remember reading about it as a way to apply to welded joints, such as grab rods to tank sides, but when I bought some at a hobby shop years ago I found it unusable, but that might have been an old bottle. Can anyone tell me more about buying and using it?

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Lots of good responses about Mr Surfacer. I'm a little confused about your question. I *think* you want to add build-up from a weld around a place where you've attached a handle or rail? I wouldn't use it to attach such a piece. I might use mr surf 500 to build something up by dabbing it on with a very small brush.

Regards,
Phil

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I have both a T-34/85 and a M26 Pershing on hold, and both kits have places that need to be filled in where you cannot place modelling putty. Both tanks also have some rough welded areas too.

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Hard to say about the filler thing. For filling mounting holes that I no longer need I use perfect plastic putty. Dab it on with a brush, let it dry, then wipe off the excess with a wet cotton bud. I think you could use mr surfacer for that, but it's a little more difficult for that I think. I'm not sure about weld seams. I melt styrene rod with tamiya extra thin and use a knife to make the texture in it. Not sure if this helps, but hopefully.

Regards,
Phil

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I remember reading about it as a way to apply to welded joints, such as grab rods to tank sides, but when I bought some at a hobby shop years ago I found it unusable, but that might have been an old bottle. Can anyone tell me more about buying and using it?

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Lots of good responses about Mr Surfacer. I'm a little confused about your question. I *think* you want to add build-up from a weld around a place where you've attached a handle or rail? I wouldn't use it to attach such a piece. I might use mr surf 500 to build something up by dabbing it on with a very small brush.

Regards,
Phil