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Armor/AFV: Techniques
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Neill
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Posted: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 06:47 PM UTC
someone suggestedthis might bea bene here in the armor forum too.

I made this sketch up on how I create sandbags.

I use tissue; make small bags; fill with fine sand (HO railroad ballast), and then ties them off with rigging thread. Once I make up the number I need, I grab them with tweezers, dip them in a 50/50 White Glue and Water solution and lay them on the model or base. I will occasionally rip a bag and let the sand spill out. Once dried, I paint, weather and dry-brush.







Hope it makes sense.

John


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Posted: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 01:31 AM UTC
It does, gonna try it right now!

Martin
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Posted: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 02:09 AM UTC
What kind of measurements do you cut the small rectangles in step 5?
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