Scale model building

[oliver2-44 11,369]

There are some 2 part glazing putties that don’t shrink. They are a bit pricy compared to the old standard red glazing putty. 

[ebinmaine 78,156]

18 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said:

There are some 2 part glazing putties that don’t shrink. They are a bit pricy compared to the old standard red glazing putty. 

 

 

I'll check that out. Thanks.  

 

If it was only for the scale model building I'd be pretty resistant to the cost.. but if I had a good full scale vehicle product we'd likely try it on a future tractor project.  

Trina's 1045 for instance, has a very rough surface.  

 

 

[ebinmaine 78,156]

16 hours ago, Achto said:

 

One caution with glazing putty. Normally this is lacquer based and it will shrink under the paint allowing your imperfections to show through. 

 

Can you give a rough idea how thick/thin it needs to be limited to? 

We talking like a 1/16" ?  Or less.....?

 

 

[Achto 31,500]

54 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

We talking like a 1/16" ?  Or less.....?

 

I would go with Or less.

 

This is an excellent ultra fine body filler. I use it as the very last coat when doing filler work to get rid of any pin holes or minor imperfections.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ucp-26006

 

This product runs a very close second.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/fantastic/u-pol-fantastic-glaze/upl2/up0922

 

[ebinmaine 78,156]

10 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

I would go with Or less.

 

This is an excellent ultra fine body filler. I use it as the very last coat when doing filler work to get rid of any pin holes or minor imperfections.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ucp-26006

 

This product runs a very close second.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/fantastic/u-pol-fantastic-glaze/upl2/up0922

 

 

 

Any thoughts or experiences with USC 32035 ?

 

 

[Achto 31,500]

 

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

Any thoughts or experiences with USC 32035 ?

 

Looks to be a lacquer based, use as packaged putty. Wii be fine for minor imperfections.

 

USC 32035 Red Glazing Putty is a lacquer-based, one-component, fast-drying putty. It is designed for fine-finish filling of minor imperfections like pinholes, scratches, and chips.

Edited March 31 by Achto

[Handy Don 16,216]

8 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

 

Looks to be a lacquer based, use as packaged putty. Wii be fine for minor imperfections.

 

USC 32035 Red Glazing Putty is a lacquer-based, one-component, fast-drying putty. It is designed for fine-finish filling of minor imperfections like pinholes, scratches, and chips.

@ebinmaine, you might want to test this on scrap plastic first. Lacquer might be a solvent for styrene!

[ebinmaine 78,156]

1 hour ago, Handy Don said:

@ebinmaine, you might want to test this on scrap plastic first. Lacquer might be a solvent for styrene!

 

I'd had the same thought... 

I believe it to be safe with thin coats. The recommendation is from a friend who's also a very long time modeler.  

 

 

[ebinmaine 78,156]

Wheels & tires are on.  

 

Stance is good. 

Have to leave the front a little higher than I'd like for a day so the back set of wheels will dry straight.  

 

The 3D printed back end has been coated with Tamiya filler and wet sanded once. Now covered with filler again.  

 

Also been experimenting with fenders. 

At the back I've decided to use a stock styrene set from another kit. The fronts are longer and need a straight front corner to go up over the truck tires. I'll use a set from @Wheel Horse 3D for that. They have a corrugated wave, unlike the smooth rear set, but that's not the least bit abnormal for a road trailer.  

 

 

[ebinmaine 78,156]

I've been working on adding layers of filler and primer, then sanding them to get the tank end smoothed up. I sprayed a coat of silver paint on that today. Pics later.  

 

Here, the left rear fender has been attached.  

 

 

 

[Oldskool 6,677]

That's looking really nice Eric.