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hull
Jul 17, 2008 16:44:41 GMT 1
Post by Mark on Jul 17, 2008 16:44:41 GMT 1
Sanding sealer is finer, so should give you a better finish. However, if the wood filler (which tends to be coarser) gives a smooth finish after sanding, then that should be fine. I used car body filler on my Titanic and that gave a perfectly good finish. If you spray with primer and can still see the wood grain, then you need a coat of sanding sealer. If you get a good finish with the primer, then job's a good 'un
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hull
Jul 18, 2008 0:15:17 GMT 1
Post by rwclancer on Jul 18, 2008 0:15:17 GMT 1
Thanks for that Mark. A problem that I am experiencing at the momment is that when I glue brass to brass with superglue I do not get enough time to position the piece accurately before it is stuck. Hence I have to pry it off. Is there an alternative to superglue or will I just have to get faster!! Many Thanks Robert
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hull
Jul 18, 2008 1:03:05 GMT 1
Post by afkmatrix on Jul 18, 2008 1:03:05 GMT 1
Have you been using the needle method of applying the glue and the brass piece?
Basically you get some blue tac and put it on the end of a needle then you can use this to pick up the brass part and then with another needle apply a small amount of superglue. Also before cutting out any brass bits I put the brass bit (while still attached to the holding sheet) onto a strip of masking tape so that nothing pings off. Oh and to hold the supergule I use a bottle cap.
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hull
Jul 18, 2008 1:25:54 GMT 1
Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2008 1:25:54 GMT 1
My brass parts start next week, when I buy issue 49.
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hull
Jul 18, 2008 4:47:01 GMT 1
Post by Mark on Jul 18, 2008 4:47:01 GMT 1
I use the same method as AFK, except I use a toothpick with a tiny blob of blutack to pick up and position the small brass parts. With care you can put it down in exactly the right position first time, so no re-positioning is necessary. Of course, I don't get it right all the time - sometimes I have to ping a piece off (make sure the carpet monster doesn't eat it !!) and try again
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hull
Jul 21, 2008 13:59:02 GMT 1
Post by Martin on Jul 21, 2008 13:59:02 GMT 1
Sanding sealer is finer, so should give you a better finish. However, if the wood filler (which tends to be coarser) gives a smooth finish after sanding, then that should be fine. I used car body filler on my Titanic and that gave a perfectly good finish. If you spray with primer and can still see the wood grain, then you need a coat of sanding sealer. If you get a good finish with the primer, then job's a good 'un hi just a quickie did you just use the car filler to fill the lumps and bumps or did you apply a skim over the whole model.
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hull
Jul 21, 2008 14:09:56 GMT 1
Post by Baz on Jul 21, 2008 14:09:56 GMT 1
hi just a quickie did you just use the car filler to fill the lumps and bumps or did you apply a skim over the whole model. Hi Fishtank I used a soft polyfiller for the humps, lumps and bumps. easy to spatula on, bit of water on the blade helps Let it dry for 24 hours, then sanded with 400 and 500 grit. I didn't smother the area, I tried to be as frugal as possible. Came up well Baz
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hull
Jul 22, 2008 0:19:27 GMT 1
Post by Mark on Jul 22, 2008 0:19:27 GMT 1
Like Baz says, be as frugal as possible. I don't put a skim over the whole model, but I do run the spatual of filler over the whole model to try and work a bit of filler into all the tiny gaps, if you see what I mean. I don't leave any visible filler on the hull, other than in the dents and gaps.
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hull
Jul 22, 2008 14:28:06 GMT 1
Post by ph on Jul 22, 2008 14:28:06 GMT 1
Well been out and got meself some car body filler to try out for the hull seen as its been recommended. Only thing is that i trapped me thumb in me car door and it hurts like hell, Reminds me of that carry on film, but least iv got week or 2 before i start on me hull cos of down to Yorkshire tomorrow.
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hull
Jul 22, 2008 15:35:16 GMT 1
Post by Mark on Jul 22, 2008 15:35:16 GMT 1
Ouch !!!!!
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hull
Jul 25, 2008 15:34:59 GMT 1
Post by Model Boat Mayhem on Jul 25, 2008 15:34:59 GMT 1
How many of you guys have your hulls:
1. 1st layer planked? 2. 2nd layer planked? 3. Fully planked and bow & stern pieces fitted? 4. Finished, filled and painted?
Regards, Martin.
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hull
Jul 25, 2008 15:40:56 GMT 1
Post by eric on Jul 25, 2008 15:40:56 GMT 1
I have, Martin. But only undercoated. To me, with more parts to be added on, it is too early to paint on the top coat.
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hull
Jul 25, 2008 15:46:34 GMT 1
Post by Mark on Jul 25, 2008 15:46:34 GMT 1
3/4 of the way thorough the second planking and loving every minute of it !! (NOT !!)
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hull
Jul 25, 2008 16:08:46 GMT 1
Post by rem2007 on Jul 25, 2008 16:08:46 GMT 1
Finished the first number 3, but not the second number 3 ;D. TGIF
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hull
Jul 25, 2008 17:12:23 GMT 1
Post by Model Boat Mayhem on Jul 25, 2008 17:12:23 GMT 1
Finished the first number 3, but not the second number 3 ;D. TGIF Oops!
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