Hi All,
I bought this kit and looking for some tips on building it. I was planning on light grey or white primer (for mortar), then use acrylics for the bricks using different colors for variation.
Is it best to assemble the sides first, fill the gaps at the joints, then spray?
What do you recommend for filling the gaps at the joints?
Thanks, Don
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Is it best to assemble the sides first, fill the gaps at the joints, then spray? Yes, assembled it and make sure it is sturdy, then fill the gaps, then prime and spray. that is how I do it, anyway.
What do you recommend for filling the gaps at the joints? I fill gaps with yellow Elmer's glue, which I apply to the cracks with the point of sharpened pencil, dabbing it on. surface tension and capillary action ill pull it into the cracks. It fill gaps well, and holds to the plastic well enough that I have never had any problems. If cracks are really big (1/16 inch) it shrinks as it draws itself in the crack, and you may need to do it a second time after it has dried.
Thanks, Don
Thanks Lee.
Does lacquer/enamel based primer hold on the wood glue?
Thx, Don
Don:
Most wood glues (elmers among them) say they are sandable and will hold paint. It is stain that won't work on them. Another modeler's tool is super glue and baking soda though once you add the baking soda you need to work FAST. It dries rock hard in seconds.
Joe
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