| Assembling model tanks can be both fun and | | | | of what the proper decals should look like. You can |
| informative. There can be a good deal more to it that | | | | then match your font and scale it down. Make sure |
| just buying it and throwing it together. Most models | | | | you print a test run out so that you can be sure that |
| come in one flat color. You might decide you would like | | | | the final decals will turn out right when printed on the |
| to paint yours to look much more like the original that | | | | transparency paper. |
| the model was designed from. Maybe the decals that | | | | You can make major changes in the overall look of |
| came with your tank are not realistic or do not | | | | your model tank just by changing the paint scheme. |
| properly match the signs that would have been found | | | | Older tanks and those in terrains where color did not |
| on the original. | | | | matter were usually painted one flat color. Other times |
| If any of this sounds like thoughts you have had | | | | some tanks have had various camouflage patterns |
| before then you should consider the many other | | | | painted on them. Once again, by looking up pictures of |
| options you have available. There is a good bit of | | | | the originals you can get a good idea as to what the |
| detailing that can be done to a model to make it better | | | | overall paint job should look like. When you get ready |
| suit your tastes. There is almost no limit to the amount | | | | to paint your tank make sure that you have properly |
| of customization that can take place. With a little time | | | | cleaned and primed the surface to be painted. This will |
| and the right parts and tools you could be quite | | | | help to insure that the paint properly adheres. |
| surprised what you can do. | | | | Detailing your model tank is not difficult as long as you |
| If you would like to change the decals that came with | | | | take the time to think out the changes you wish to |
| your model then you could print new ones yourself. | | | | make before hand. This will allow you to adjust |
| Find transparency paper at your local office supply | | | | accordingly if you find that a particular change will not |
| store and you can use your computer to print your | | | | work for the model that you were building at the time. |
| own. You could also order decals from a print shop | | | | Once it is completed you will have a model that |
| but this can be a much more expensive. Look up | | | | reflects your particular tastes and creative streak as |
| pictures of the original tanks and you can get an idea | | | | well. |