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Heya, Folks,
I'm building the Italeri LCM-3 kit which is quite enjoyable (and simple, too!)...
Because I cannot leave well enpough alone, I have replicated the ribbing on the sides of the craft with Evergreen stock styrene. My inspiration came from Angus' amazing treatment of the Verlinden LCM as seen in Tamiya Modelling Magazine a number of months ago.
Even sanding the ribs down leaves them standing out from the hull a bit --- I just want to SUGGEST the ribs not have the hull look like a big old waffle.
I have sprayed auto spot primer, hoping that it would fill in the depressions somewhat... It did a little bit, but not to the extent that I would have liked.
Unlike Angus, I REALLY don't want to fill in each of those rectangles with putty (and have to sand them afterwards) , which would be a real pain...
Any suggestions as to a mixable liquid or spray solution which might allow me to take the lazy man's way out...? Maybe a resin that I could find at a craft store...? The simpler the better (but not at the expense if it not looking good, of course)!
And while I am asking: Does anyone have any info or references on camoflage patterns for the LCM-3s for Iwo Jima or Okinawa...?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks a bunch!!!
Regards and Aloha,
Johnny B
PS This is a very quick to build (except for that waffle thing, but that's my own doing) kit...quite a pleasure and a nice change of pace (no individual link tracks)!!
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