What can I do about these gaps?

[Mr. Show]

No matter how I tried to fit these there was a gap. Out of the box fit was awful; the rear bumper was too long for the body so I stretched it a bit while the glue dried, but I think that lead to the fender panels not fitting right. I'm considering filler but the body kit pieces are held on by very thin strips and I've already torn them off by just lightly sanding. Anyway any help is appreciated. Those gaps will bug me forever if I just paint over it.

[DRG]

using putty to fill the gaps would be the only solution I know of, sorry.

[Mr. Show]

using putty to fill the gaps would be the only solution I know of, sorry.

Thanks, I'll give it a try. If they pull off again maybe I can use a flat piece or something between the two strips.

Also, what's the difference between the red and blue testors glue? I've been using the red but it seems pretty weak. I stopped using the blue when it caused a thin piece to melt and bubble on the surface. I assume the red doesn't weld plastic?

Edited October 31, 2010 by Mr. Show

[DRG]

I use the blue for pieces I mat need to move around a little to position.

I use super glue for easily placed parts and clear windshield glue for windows and lenses.

[Harry P.]

Does the real car have a gap there? Might be, if that's where the plastic nose piece meets the metal fenders. If so you don't have a problem.

[highway]

Actually, James, I know those gaps look terrible, it appears like they don't fit very well, but they are supposed to be there. I found this picture online to help show you what I mean. It's not the greatest, but you can see where the gaps are in the same places on the 1:1 car.

I would try to minimize them by sanding some of the front fender, since that seems to be the worst. If you do want to putty the gaps, I would suggest rescribing them after you have improved the fit.

EDIT: I found this pic that shows the gap by the fender and hood a little better where the front nose piece meets the fender.

Edited October 31, 2010 by highway

[Mr. Show]

Actually, James, I know those gaps look terrible, it appears like they don't fit very well, but they are supposed to be there. I found this picture online to help show you what I mean. It's not the greatest, but you can see where the gaps are in the same places on the 1:1 car.

I would try to minimize them by sanding some of the front fender, since that seems to be the worst. If you do want to putty the gaps, I would suggest rescribing them after you have improved the fit.

EDIT: I found this pic that shows the gap by the fender and hood a little better where the front nose piece meets the fender.

Thanks. I think my pictures could have been at a better angle. The first one is of the rear (and looking it at now I could have done better aligning the trim.) Also the second one doesn't show it very well, but the two pieces that meet the body are quite a bit lower and testing with the hood on it doesn't look right. I'm hoping the headlight holders will help to reshape it.

Edited October 31, 2010 by Mr. Show

[wisdonm]

Cut sprue into little bits and melt them into liquid cement. That makes a gooey putty that is identical to the original plastic and will weld the parts together while filling in the gaps.

Edited November 1, 2010 by wisdonm

[Greg Cullinan]

I also would suggest a glue like Tenax or Ambroid when this type of glue is applied it welds seams.

[sak]

perhaps just make both surfaces flat with a small file. And It is best to glue a small piece of plastic to the inside of either the fender or bumper. Don't glue the bumper directly to the fender or the glue will ooze out and ruin it.