stitchdup Posted May 1 Posted May 1 Start by thinning out the inside of the body. It will save you a lot of work in that small space. I would get it down to between 3-5mm where you are removing material, then start from the outside. Did you give the body a good wash in hottish soapy water too? if not go and do it now before any more work is done as the jimmy flintstone bodies always have mold release on them and it will cause problems later when you get to paint. You should fix the damage after its washed and 2 part auto filler should work, though you may want to put some masking tape behind it so it has something to set up against. Dont try and rush it as thats when it goes wrong i find
NOBLNG Posted May 1 Posted May 1 Wow, I’m surprised how thick that casting is!😳 Les is correct about what to do. Milliput or Tamiya epoxy putty will work also for repairing the damage. Make sure you’re not breathing in any of the dust from that resin when grinding! 1
Mark Posted May 1 Posted May 1 That particular body is that thick because the kit was conceived and designed strictly as a curbside, with no intention to include interior detail. 1
Hotrodical customs Posted May 2 Author Posted May 2 15 hours ago, NOBLNG said: Wow, I’m surprised how thick that casting is!😳 Les is correct about what to do. Milliput or Tamiya epoxy putty will work also for repairing the damage. Make sure you’re not breathing in any of the dust from that resin when grinding! I’ve been wearing a mask when sanding. Yes was a curbside, I wanted to try & add tinted glas to it which I now know was a mistake. I’m bummed but it will work out. Unfortunately I’ve done it the hard way lol
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