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Need help finishing my German Halft-track.
sgtsauer
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Posted: Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 02:01 AM UTC
I am in the final stages of my AFV Club SdKfz. 11 German Half-Track. I am painting it in accordance with the instruction guidance for an Afrika Corp vehicle of the 15th Panzer Division.

I have the base desert (dark) yellow on and all detail painting has been completed(dash board, driving lights, etc.). I need to decal. If I understand correctly these are the steps I would follow for finishing this vehicle:

1. Coat model with future (brush applied)
2. Decal
3. Coat model with future (airbrush)
4. Wash and Drybrush
5. Seal with a flat coat (Testors Dull Cote)

Does this sound right or does anyone have suggestions?
markm
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Posted: Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 02:09 AM UTC
Steps look right but I would apply the first future coat with an airbrush as well. My luck has not been so good using a brush.
Teacher
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Posted: Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 02:20 AM UTC
Hi Brent,
I would seriously consider not putting a second coat of future on. I know it's purpose is to seal the decals, but in this case, with so few decals being used on this kit, it's unecessary, and I've never used a second coat of future.

Vinnie
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