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Old 10-22-2001, 08:35 PM
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Re: How do you get that super smooth model?

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Originally posted by JE123
On the model that I am working on now the paint is not real shiny. I think the problem is that it is not smooth enough. When I run my hand across it, it feels bumpy. But it is not real bad. I think it just needs to be sanded. What sandpaper do you recommend.

How do you get it to look like this?
Before painting sand with 1200 wet n dry.
Always use a primmer first....lightly sanding between coats.
Spay your top coat on then use the Rubbing compound then the Tamiya wax for a real good polish.
With luck it will end up like this
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