Make your own mud

[iansadler]

Hi all , I had to make some mud for a model , I only needed a small amount . So it was not worth buying a special mud paint accessory .

Tools needed a large course flat file , sprue and a container .
Method rub the sprue on the file over the container to collect the plastic dust .

To use, select the area to have mud added and put a small amount of liquid polly glue on and sprinkle the plastic dust onto the area.
Leave to set then repeat the method till you build up the area of mud to your liking.
The final layer should be grainy.
As with all new tips try out on scrap item first . I have done this and the result will be posted up tommorrow night .

Then just prime and paint in normal way with mud colours . cheers ian

[iansadler]

hi all , as promised this is a photo of the test piece I made yesterday cheers ian

[iansadler]

hi all , i have now completed an actual test piece and it is fully painted on a scrap T55 wheel . see the scan and let me know what you think . cheers ian

[iansadler]

Hi all a close up of the mud cheers ian