Im new to armor modeling, so bear with me guys. I want to make my tamiya m1a2 into an a iraqi theater deployed tank. I have it pretty much in hand but i need help with the non slip surface. Specifically where all to apply it and any suggested products or techniques to use in applicating it. Thanks

This diagran show where the non-slip coating goes:


Here is a link to a good technique by Vodnik:
Non-Slip Technique

Another option is the good old liquid glue and finger technique. Wet down about a 1" square at a time with some liquid glue, any brand will do. Let it set up a few seconds to soften the plastic. Next, dab your finger on the glue area multiple times to impart a texture on the surface. To smooth it out and remove the glue hairs, apply a light coat of liquid glue again. Pretty easy and it works great.

Welcome Juggernaut,
Go to Vodnik.net and look under features there is good article on replicating the anti slip coating, I am sure someone else can point you to a diagram on where to apply it if not there are plenty of shots of M1A1's on the net.
Regards,
Robert

Heavy arty you f'n rock, not 2 minutes after i make a post and youre on top of it. Thanks alot man. Have a fine Navy day

With apologies to Gino, I don't think the anti-slip is that basic as the diagram suggests. Around the driver's hatch there is a significant area that does not have this texture. Also, on the rear engine deck, around the two rear-most hatches some of the texture is not there either. It is too difficult to explain, but the DML kits have a good pattern. I think there was someone here a long time ago that had photos in their gallery showing the diagram over their model. Maybe someone can recall who that was.

I use Cast-A-Coat which I think is very simple. It is a very fine powder that is sprinkled on some sort of liquid adhesive that is first brushed on. I got mine at a show, but several on-line shops carry it and some hobby shops have it too.

Bob

These are acouple pics of an abrams I did last year. The areas I covered in the grey Mr Surfacer show where the anti-slip coating is applied to M1A1 AIM's when the come out of their refitting.

Rather than using your finger as suggested above I'd reccomend using an old paint brush. A little less messy and better control in tight places. Just my .02 worth. "Q"

Bob,
No, the anti-slip isn't that basic, but it gives him something to go by, and a general idea. Your description is great too. Between us and the pics posted by BroAbrams, he should be able to square it away. Gotta love the teamwork here.

Gino, you are so right. My current superdetailed M1 could not have been done without the help of guys like yourself here at Armorama.

Thanks guys, I now have a good idea on the non-slip. Now does anyone know where I can get the MR. Surfacer 500, my local hobbies shops dont have it. Also, Ive seen 2 examples now , one with an undercoat and one without, which would be better? Yes the teamwork on this site rocks!

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