RidgeRunner Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Hi all, Very soon I intend to start my Trump F-105 which, as many will know, has a horrible scattering of rivet marks. I'd like to fill these. So what is best to use? Mr Surfacer? Standard prime Rib? I am an enamel user. As I see it I could paint the rows of rivet marks without touching the panel lines and then sand and polish. Would that work? thanks for your thoughts. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 The rivets on the Trumpeter Thud are quite deep, I don't think that painting them and sanding will be enough, better go for something like Mr.Surfacer. You may also try typewriter corrector fluid, I actually use this quite a lot to fill shallow imperfections and works well. My favourite is the one coming in pen applicators, easy to control, dries quickly enough and sands very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) Thanks Giorgio. It sands okay? Edit: stupid me - i see you said it sands okay! thanks again, Martin Edited February 23, 2018 by RidgeRunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Excess correction fluid can be removed using alcohol wipes, no need to sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 Ah ha :). Typically what brand/type of wipes do you use, Wez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) Martin, These ones I bought mine from Valiant Wings Publishing at the IPMS Farnborough Show, they work with some fillers like Mr Surfacer and Vallejo for instance Edited February 23, 2018 by Wez 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 Thanks a million, Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 On 23 February 2018 at 8:47 AM, Giorgio N said: The rivets on the Trumpeter Thud are quite deep, I don't think that painting them and sanding will be enough, better go for something like Mr.Surfacer. You may also try typewriter corrector fluid, I actually use this quite a lot to fill shallow imperfections and works well. My favourite is the one coming in pen applicators, easy to control, dries quickly enough and sands very well. Hi Giorgio! I see you've built one! I'll be asking you a few questions when I start my build Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Yes, I did build one 3 years ago for the Vietnam GB, as too often happens it was not completed in time but I had the model painted an half decaled. Feel free to ask questions on the build ! I remember this to have been quite a frustrating build from several points of view. It was one of Trumpeter's early kits and while some areas were very good, others were disappointing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Thanks Giorgio. It doesn't sound encouraging :(. I will be building two, I think. One is SEA era - "Mr Toad/Marilee E" and the other will be an earlier machine from the 563rd TFS... I'll be in touch foe sure. Meanwhile I have to finish the Mongol! All the best, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Another idea - Kristal Klear? It can be wiped off with water. Any good? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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