RE: [SG, figs] vehicle resin putty question

For small, thin gaps try Milliput (green) or one of the other "modeling"
two-part epoxy putties.  Moderately expensive (here it's about $9.00 for
a 12" x1" strip)

For larger, or bulk filling you might try the auto store for Automotive
Epoxy (the brand name here is Bondo) which is about $16.00 per gallon.

Cheap, but much less durable is wall spackling paste (about $6.00 per
quart) it does have a tendency to chip or crack if dropped.

For very thin gaps you can try sand or other small dry filler then
filling the remainder with any thick 2-part epoxy gel (5-minute epoxy
works well - mix it, let it stand about 2 1/2 minutes then apply
quickly). This method does not work as well on gaps that have open ends
since the epoxy tends to run out.

The epoxies have the advantage that they will bond the parts together in
addition to filling the gap.

Remember to lightly sand the parts that the epoxy will adhere too to
give it a good rough surface to grab on to.

--Binhan

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Beth.Fulton@csiro.au [mailto:Beth.Fulton@csiro.au]
> Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 11:28 PM
> To: gzg-l@csua.berkeley.edu
> Subject: [SG, figs] vehicle resin putty question
> 
> 
> G'day guys,
> 
> I' picked up a Paladin (the big wheeled tank) from Nic a 
> while back and
> will be trying to put it together in the next few months. A quick look
> makes it pretty clear there is a sizeable gap between the two 
> halves to
> fill. Derek does have some putty ideas to try from his model building
> days, but I thought I'd just double check to see if anyone with more
> recent experience had any advice on the best stuff to use.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Beth
> 
>