What are some ways to make a good mud for an armored vehicle, I know there are threads already for this but I cant seem to fins\d any, call me dumb[:p]
Check the Panther group build. They were discussing mud techniques there.
One method is the easiest of all … use real mud.
Now for the method that I use, I mix some putty, white glue, earth tone paint, a few bits of a course material such as fine sand, a couple of chunks of hair to simulate grass caught in the mud. Then just apply it the model where you want it, and drybrush for effect.
Miller41, I like to use Plaster, water base paint, herbs (for texture) and a little glue (for luck). I apply it with various brushes to get a scale effect rather than just slopping it on. I paint/tint the dry plaster with oil paints… Use dark and light browns to make it look wet or dry…
Miller,
lacking many ingredients when i went to mud my Panther,
i tried used coffee grounds mixed w/ elmer’s glue & water.
the coffee was ground somewhat fine in an electric grinder.
i wish i had used some screen to sift it, but made due w/o at the time.
if it helps, i think the coffee was Swiss Chocolate Almond.
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The tips are useful for me thanks
Good luck on your mud Miller41.
Thanks for the tips Guys.
mark956
Yes, thanks for the tips fellas, Sherm, what kind of putty did you use? Squadron or something else
I have a tube of Testor’s that I use for this. As far as being a good putty it isn’t, but for making mud it works just fine.
The Coffee grounds worked great, I have 3 pics posted on my models site if you want to see them, use the nashorn build link under miller41. thanks for that great tip as I am a BIG coffee drinker.[:D]
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thanks for all the tips guys as this is exactly the thread i was going to myself…
regards,
nick
glad to help, guys.
Miller, as i said in the other thread, you really improved on my technique!
i (and others) are hoping you will give an idea of the proportions of the ingredients.
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