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Creative => How-To => Topic started by: bonniebeth on March 03, 2011, 04:07:49

Title: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: bonniebeth on March 03, 2011, 04:07:49

Ok, I'm actually asking this question for Chris, because he's too lazy to go get his computer!  :lol: He's working on a new custom SWAT vehicle, and he has done some cutting and glued parts of two different campers together. Now he's looking for advice on how to fill and disguise the seams where they are joined together. Should he use some sort of silicone? Any suggestions?

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: PrimusPilus on March 03, 2011, 11:04:40

Fill in with putty and then paint over it.

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: tonguello on March 03, 2011, 11:33:57

I think he should use anything he can later sand down and paint over. Carefull, some silicones can't be painted on and they can't be sand off. so putty or something like that is perfect.

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: skypurr on March 03, 2011, 11:40:53

When I made my Scotsman I used Plastex to fill the area inside the kilt where the legs joined.  It could be sanded and painted over.  I found it very effective.
Here's a link:
http://plastex.net/index.php?pr=Home_Page

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on March 03, 2011, 13:40:54

Go to a car model shop & purchase some plastic car putty called Green Putty made by the MMD company. It's made to do the same thing & available here. Be careful & use gloves to handle it, & don't breathe vapors, because it contains Toluene.

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: bonniebeth on March 03, 2011, 15:12:44

Thank you for your suggestions everyone! Very helpful!

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: Wolf Knight on March 03, 2011, 18:26:26

Hey Bonnie, tell Chris  :picsplz:

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: bonniebeth on March 03, 2011, 18:27:32

Yes!!! Definitely! Now he needs to buy me that new camera to take the pics with!  ;)

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: Wolf Knight on March 03, 2011, 18:30:09

Quote from: bonniebeth on March 03, 2011, 18:27:32

Yes!!! Definitely! Now he needs to buy me that new camera to take the pics with!  ;)

 :lol: :lol: I can see it right now! ''Honey since you are lazy enough to post, and since I need a new camera, why don't you buy me one and I'll do the posting for you!!!''  :lol:

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: bonniebeth on March 03, 2011, 18:37:25

He said yes! i just ordered it.  :yippee:

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: Wolf Knight on March 03, 2011, 18:42:23

See? The power of (playmo) persuasion  ;D !!!! Congratulations!!! I hope you put it in good use!!!

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on March 03, 2011, 19:46:30

 :camera: bb!

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: bonniebeth on March 03, 2011, 20:31:27

 :)9

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: playmofire on March 03, 2011, 21:42:27

You can get a material called Milliput which can be used to fill gaps.  It doesn't give off fumes and can be smoothed down with a damp cloth or filled or sanded when it has dried.  I can also be painted.  It comes in white and grey finishes.

Title: Re: How to fill in gaps?
Post by: bonniebeth on March 05, 2011, 02:36:58

Quote from: Bill Blackhurst on March 03, 2011, 13:40:54

Go to a car model shop & purchase some plastic car putty called Green Putty made by the MMD company. It's made to do the same thing & available here. Be careful & use gloves to handle it, & don't breathe vapors, because it contains Toluene.

BB, we have a great model shop right next to TRU  ;D so we went and got some Green Putty today, and Chris has been sitting outside working with it. He hasn't sanded it down yet, but so far, it's working great! Thanks for the tip.  :wave: