I would also take in consideration what type of tank. If it was made mainly of sand cast method like shermans, you could spray it with automotive rocker guard. This would seal the wood grain and leave pits and dimples to mimick the look of sand cast. I did this to the turret of my t-34-85. Just a thought. Greg
On Jul 13, 11:33 pm, Jamie Moon <[email protected]> wrote: > Since I am new to this hobby, I have a very basic but necessary > question: What can be used to smooth wood to look like metal with > minimal sanding? > > Message sent by way of mobile device > > On Jul 13, 2009, at 12:03 PM, "Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos" <[email protected] > > > > > wrote: > > A Metal Tank is Naturally waterproof, shock resistant, more space > > for systems; inox and aluminium is forever. > > cons: messes with your RC, non insulative with currents. Takes > > about 10 coats of primer to insulate the interior plus dress up > > the batteries compartment with tar sheet for the same purpose. Real > > life stuff in a way. > > > I had it TIG weld for 20 Euros. > > Chrys > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: [email protected] > > To: [email protected] > > Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:41 PM > > Subject: [TANKS] Re: 7 TP > > > there's just something about a metal tank > > > looks great! > > > Chris, > > Odyssey Slipways- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
