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entry Sep 2 2006, 11:00 PM

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I added flat white primer to the crane. After the primer had dried I went over the parts looking for areas I needed to "fill". I sanded the filler and ensured I had a nice smooth surface. Some areas needed to be gone over with 400 grit. I cleaned off the sanding dust and applied another coat of primer. The resanded and looked for areas that needed to be filled.


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After I finished with the primer, I let it dry for 12 hrs. I tend to ensure the primer is good and dry before I apply the top coat. If you apply several layers of paint on top of each other you can get cracking. This happens when the layers of paint dry at different rates. If you ensure each layer is 100% dry before you apply another on top you will never have this problem. I used my air brush to apply the Model Master Insignia Yellow FS 33538. The white primer really made the color "pop". rolleyes.gif


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Another view of the turret.


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Picture of the other booms. Note: The rough areas are filler I added to ensure a snug fit inside the main boom. When the booms are slid together you will not see this area. A "THANKS" to the wife for holding this part while I took the picture. wink.gif


 
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