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Hello all Here's a photo of the fuselage using a suitable filler. I don't like the pinheads on show nor the gaps in the panels, so decided to fill them in! When it's finished there will be visible panel lines. I've had to compromise on the rivets but I have bought some decal type rivets, which will be a bit of a task to apply but worth it for me. I have applied a coat of green paint that won't stick to the metal so I can easily identify any discrepancies in the filling and rub down to easily remove it to re-fill if needed. Comments welcome if you have any,I'm always open to constructive criticism! Regards. Alan ALW attached the following image(s):
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You could consider gently running the rivet marking tool along the frame lines which will need to be very carefully done and is time consuming, it will provide rivet indentations which is often replicated on a model aircraft in this way.
This would need to be done before you apply paint. However, as you have overfilled your skin panels with filler, it's probably unwise to consider this route as it will likely burst out the filler, maybe just stay with your idea to use rivet decals.
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Thanks Mr T for your message.
Regards
Alan
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A couple more photos of the nose filled, smoothed and temporary coat of paint to filter out any imperfections in the filling. I am happy with the results, it's taking longer to build doing the filling, but I'm encouraged with the aesthetics now. Regards. Alan ALW attached the following image(s):
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Hello Alan, Certainly looks good, nice and smooth finish which will help with the final coat,what sort of base primer did you use. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hello Trev
I chose Hycote Etch Primer.
How is your build going?
Have a great weekend.
Regards.
Alan
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Alan, Bit slow at the moment due to other things going on with the build, but will be posting very soon. Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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