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            Preparing the model was more difficult than usual. It had
plenty of flash and some very pronounced mould lines, so I had to do a
lot of cutting and filing. Even then, I couldn’t get everything. I will
have to do my best to conceal these imperfections with paint. 
             
I began with a couple layers of Grey Primer from Coat d’Arms. I added
extra paint along the most egregious mould lines. This helped to soften
the lines and minimize their appearance. 
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            I followed the primer with a thin under coat of black paint,
as
has been my practice lately. 
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