Filling resin "bubble"/holes in awkward places

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Dukat, S.G.
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Filling resin "bubble"/holes in awkward places

Post by Dukat, S.G. »

Gentlemen (and esteemed ladies, too few that you are! :) ),

I recently picked up a neat little resin model, and it's a decent casting overall. I'd rate it a 7 outta 10 at worst.

The main problem is that there are [very tiny!] holes in a number of tight corners and at wings' extreme-most edges.

My question's simple: what's the best and least painful way to fill these holes? Squadron putties can be so darned brittle that I hesitate to use them. My initial inclination is to use a two-part epoxy putty, like Tamiya's. Still, as I said, these are some little holes because the model itself is perhaps a pinky finger long! :shock: :D

As such, I'm thinking I'd best shape the Tamiya putty very carefully and leave as little excess as possible: This model won't stand up to a bunch of sanding!

I apologize in advance if this has been covered ad nauseum before :oops: I did do a search and I didn't come up with much.

P.S. -- If pictures would help, I can take 'em for your perusal. I'd offer some now, but I figured I'd best apply a primer coat to this little sucker before so doing; otherwise, I'm not sure you could actually see the holes.
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Post by Stu Pidasso »

Thre quick steps to solve all of your problems:

1) Buy some Aves.

2) Use the Aves.

3) Thank the Gods of Aves.


Order Aves here. You'll thank me later. :8)

If your model is smaller like you said, and the tiny holes are on the edges of wings where it's delicate, definitely use the Paste instead of the sculpt. The Sculpt is more like a "play-dough" consistency, while the Paste is, well, a paste that air dries. Use the Sculpt for corners and general holes.
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Post by kenlilly106 »

For sharp leading edges I apply multiple coats of CA set with accelerator, then letting it cure overnight so it's set rock hard and bonded to the part. Then file and sand as required to get a sharp edge.

For inside corners the "putty smoothed with nail polish remover" trick works, final squaring off can be done with a knife blade after the putty sets.

If neither solution sounds good, post some pics.

Ken
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