M42 Restoration

[DaggerVez]

Yea, that's what I thought. I noticed most SS M42s have rough texture surfaces and assumed that it was common.

[KradSpam]

the texture is standard after 1940 but not in black.

[DaggerVez]

Ready for painting. :-)

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[DaggerVez]

Texture added....slate grey next.

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[DaggerVez]

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[Datrus]

I am leaning toward SS SD and slate grey...

From left to right;
1. Cam. Black Green
2. German Green (field grey)
3. Black Green
4. Grey Green
5. RLM 70 Black Green
6. Nato Black (slate grey)

And Krylon Black Textured Finish for a nice rough surface.
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You use the same paint as i do

Regards, Lars

[MD Helmets]

Fantastic work so far. Makes me want to give it a try.

[moaning minnie]

now thats a great looking repaint jobby,very nicely done indeed,regards minnie.

[peewee]

My M42 ET68 Shell ... Restauration !

1 Step - buy / find the shell
2 Step - clean in warm water and detergent
3 Step - cleaning the shell in water with lemon-salt for 24 hours
4 Step - remove dimples / imperfections and bumps with fine pastes/putty
5 Step - finish the final form ... with fine sandpaper (most difficult operation)
6 Step - applying primer
7 Step - find the correct paint
8 Step - applying paint & decal
9 Step - apply a water-based protective lacquer (optional)

Enjoy !!