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01-04-2004, 09:19 AM | #1 | |
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Micro-fill?
Hey guys im getting back into modeling after a break, so i went to my hobby shop and picked up a new kit (VW golf) and also saw something that I would like to try. its called micro fill. It says its fast drying, easy sanding, and really light. I wanted to know has anybody ever used it on any models? like for big areas such as wide body kits and such. If u have is it good stuff? and could u post pix of the results? thnx
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06-18-2004, 05:18 AM | #2 | |
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I know this is old, but I had the same question (I can search!). I picked up a can at Hobby Lobby (1/2 price). It seems to work fine on small gaps, but I haven't tried any large ones. The only thing that concerns me is it made for balsa planes. Has anybody else used this?
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06-18-2004, 12:31 PM | #3 | |
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Yeah, I've used it (on balsa planes), and it works great (on balsa planes). But it's not going to do much for you in building car kits. As a wood filler, it depends on the porosity of wood for adhesion- it's not going to bond particulaly well to plastic. Also, it's inherently grainy- even after sanding and priming, it's still probably not going to yield a good surface for painting. It maybe could me made to work for interiors or underbody work, but for bodywork, you want something more suitable for plastic.
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06-18-2004, 02:52 PM | #4 | |
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Re: Micro-fill?
ive attempted to use this stuff on bodywork, and sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt. takes some gettin used to.
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06-19-2004, 01:39 AM | #5 | |
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Last night, I made a new guage pod for the CLK from the micro-fill. I let it set up all day, and just finished shaping it now. It is VERY grainy. I think I'll give it a skim coat of Bondo glazing putty to smooth it out. I'll let you know how this turn out.
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