Newbie question “chindits”

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  • December 18, 2019 at 7:28 pm #172804
    craig mason
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    Hi i have bought some chindit models i have never built metal models before what glue do you use and is there anything i should do before painting also has anybody got a painting guide for these troops

    December 27, 2019 at 3:28 am #173036
    Master Chief
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    Hi I normally do this:

    (1) Wash metal models in warm soap water and leave to dry.
    (2) Prime with metal primer … I use Mr Hobby Metal Primer. I think Vallejo has it too. This makes the paint stick better. Otherwise paint chips occur easily
    (3) Prime with black primer.
    (4) Paint away.

    I do not have a painting guide as I have nor started a Chindit force yet.

    Have fun and enjoy 👍

    December 28, 2019 at 5:10 pm #173061
    Greg S
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    I prime with car primer. It’s far cheaper than hobby primer.

    I use superglue gel.

    The guide I used for my 14th Army models:

    https://scrivsland.blogspot.com/2013/06/another-section-of-gurkha-infantry.html

    but I didn’t used the exact browns listed, just the closest I had. Gunship green is an excellent colour for the uniforms.

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