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07-10-2018, 08:48 AM | #1 |
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So I’m in the process of turning the Chap Mei “Street Tank” into the M93A1 Fox NBC recon vehicle. (Airtight needs a ride, I guess), and had the brilliant idea to move the location of the commander’s hatch. I’ve got that done okay, and have the large gaps I’ve created mostly built back up with plastic. My question is what compound do you guys recommend for filling in the small gaps and cracks, and what is the best way to use it?
This is my first time doing mods this extensive to a vehicle. Thanks!
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07-10-2018, 11:14 AM | #2 |
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I would also like to know the answer to this question. I am working on a Rolling Thunder and there are a few gaps between parts of the hull.
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07-10-2018, 11:58 AM | #3 |
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I don't know the vehicle per se so I don't know how big the gaps are or what your mods look like but if I were to guess I would say that you could use styrene cut to size Or if you're trying to fill seems you can use green stuff, Bondo, or a silicone.
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07-10-2018, 01:36 PM | #4 |
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Here’s what I’ve done so far. My plan is to fill in the small gaps and then add more detailing like dummy hatches and whatnot to further disguise the mods.
I’m guessing that from the options listed, Bondo would be the most appropriate. I’ve never used it before. Does it sand easily? How well does it take paint? Here’s the original:
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07-10-2018, 02:46 PM | #5 |
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I'm not sure how well they work with this type of plastic, but you might check out a putty made for scale modeling. They are sand-able and paint-able.
Perfect Plastic Putty, Tamiya Putty, Squadron Green Putty are some of the popular ones.
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07-11-2018, 07:11 AM | #6 |
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Yeah, industrial car body work Polyester 2 part filling/putties like Bondo will do the job. But it's easier to using modeling putty to fill in and smooth the surface. Make sure you get the viscosity and density right though.
Surfacers for example are a more liquid putty to cover the surface of previously applied putty to make painting easier. Epoxy clay is a useful sculpting putty (it's an epoxy based putty that handles like clay) They all have different properties. Here's a good video on the subject Might be easier attaching the actual pieces of Styrene or plastic with a type of plastic bonder like Weld On 3 or Tamiya Cement glue that chemically bonds the plastics together or glue them using super glue and then apply the putty to even the surface out instead. Depends on how you do it. |
07-11-2018, 11:13 PM | #7 |
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i use all kinda stuff to fill cracks. super glue and jb weld can be sanded and take paint. depending on the plastic is what i use. i also use a calking called "fix it" or something like that. it comes in a tube you squeeze by hand. it's something i use for cosplay and works well for vehicles. it comes in a red and white tube. i put a dab on then use a sculpting knife to smear it around. i manage a body and no stranger to bondo but you have to watch how you mix it so it dont cook off before your done. to little hardener and well i think thats self explanatory. if your going body filler route you can try some stuff called glazing. its like "bondo" but to me is easier to work with for customs.
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07-17-2018, 09:46 PM | #8 |
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This is what I use. Takes paint wonderfully.
Squadron Products - Green Putty 2.3 oz Single Tube - SQ20201 |
08-17-2018, 09:39 PM | #9 |
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A trick used when building models is to carefully apply baby powder to the gap or specific area you want to fill and VERY CAREFULLY add superglue. It hardens instantly and results in a hard, resin-like substance that can be sanded or scribed. The powder and glue can be built up in layers if you have a deeper gap or hole to fill
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