M18 Restoration

[Kaikun2001]

Hi this my first attempt to restore something left me know what you think.


Primer added 1.

LW Blue/gray added.

Attachment 1552355

Decals and liner are on the way.

[emileverbunt]

Looks like a nice M18!

Can you shows us the stamps?

Cheers,
Emile

[Kaikun2001]

Hi Emile, the colour I am going for is a mid 1930s luft waffe finish, thus the blue/gray. As for the stamps they are long gone, since it was a relic prior to the restoration and was filled with pitting.During the process of the restoration a few holes were filled on the top(rust holes), aswell as one of the stirnpanzer horns was missing, and was replaced with a new one.It needed a restoration and overall some new paint IMO.

Best regards Kai

[Ben Evans]

Move to correct sub forum

[BlackCat1982]

It's lucky to find a real M18, even in rough condition. I would not denigrate it with fake decals but would be happy to leave it plain.

[Kaikun2001]

I agree Blackcat1982, I was thinking more on the lines of a discreet Luft waffe decal, in good museum quality. I hope this restoration did it justice.

[AndyM35]

Looks nice mate. Some very nice spray work there too! No runs or drips. Did you use a can or spray gun?

[Kaikun2001]

Thank you Andy , I used a normal high grade spray can. I was very picky to spray when it was bright outside. So I got the best element to spray everything correct, as to not get any paint drip etc. Since I did a pretty good overall with sanding on the inside and outside. The paint was very easy to apply, and it makes it look like it rolled out of the factory yesterday.