Without going too far on the subject and the expense of Mr Surfacer, you would be amazed at the different paints available at places like WalMart. I stopped by there the other day for some primer and they have all types of paints that have 'texturing' capabilities.

I've even noticed some primers leave behind a less than smooth finish and I know sanding with a coarse grit sandpaper can give you the same or at least a better controlled texture. Like the difference in texturing on a Sherman tank. The turret is cast and the hull is not.

Get a sheet of styrene and experiment before the actual use of the model.



- Jeff