hacker Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 the detail looks crisp and fit not too bad but with any kits sometimes there is a bit of work on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 3 hours ago, Valkyrie said: HELP...liquid poly seeped from a stabiliser join and like falling buttered toast, yes it's on the side you don't want it on. I tried thinners and a cotton bud but seemed to make it worse. Please tell me there is a way to get this repaired? Was going so well... Hi Valkyrie, Let the plastic fully harden then either scrape with a curved blade or file / sand away the worst of it. Then using filler sparingly (I use Vallejo but there are so many our there), build up any depressions and sand to shape once dry. It shouldn't take long and is not too difficult to do. If you lose any panel lines in the process you can choose to re-scribe them if you so wish. Good luck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks, I'm scared to go near it now, I have a sanding stick so il get that on it. I don't have any curved blades or a describing tool. Hobby shop only does Airfix and Humbrol and don't think she has tools or anything other than kits paint and thinners etc... thanks again, I might have to get another 25 and put this one down as newbie practice...I knew it was too soon to try a GB live but I have learned more from you guys in 3 days than I did myself in 3 years so thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Cool - If it turns out good, then great. If it turns out not so good, then so be it. You're under no pressure here - GB or otherwise. It's all about having fun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 I am actually having fun, challenge to do things like these new techniques from the experienced guys Hopefully I can follow the tips, the standard here is so high, ut it's such a supportive group 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Keep going The fun keeps coming Martin H 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodmin Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 We always meet hurdles, but always remember there is a solution. Plenty of help on this site to dig you out of a hole, as i have found out on numerous occasions. Good luck with the rest of the build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 If you have a steel rule or similar tough straight edge it's possible to use your knife as a basic scribing tool. Always worth a try 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 How's this one going - any progress? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hey V just catching up on this. Don't despair I am certain you can repair this as per W99 and Col's suggestions. And even if you can't there is no pressure here. Just have fun. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Hi! Thanks for checking back...love this site, like in "Blackhawk Down"...no man gets left behind! Thanks so much, it encouraged me to be brave and give the repair a go.... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Sanding stick sacrificed himself but just about saw me through, I don't know what you think but it went better than I thought and i am pressing ahead. I am not sure if there's anything further I can do improve it further? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Well repaired there , good work Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 And currently after a much boosted marathon session tonight here we are... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 1 minute ago, Hewy said: Well repaired there , good work Glynn Thanks Glynn... the support on here is top notch. Never mind binning the MiG I was going to put everything on eBay, instead went to the big smoke (Glasgow) and spent a few bob on the stuff to finish this....anda Tomahawk, P47 and all the bits to do them too hehe thanks again.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 That tamiya primer is awsome, go steady withit though, it lays down thick if your not carefull, as it dries the detail comes back so don't panic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thanks, I had only ever primed a couple of models before and definitely thought it was worth it. Had used the Humbrol Matt primer it was great on the first couple but then went kind of grainy? Guy in shop said Tamiya was good stuff. Thanks for the tip, because I would have rage binned it without knowing the detail returns. Would I spray from quite a distance then or quickly light coat? Thanks again Brian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Just now, Valkyrie said: Thanks, I had only ever primed a couple of models before and definitely thought it was worth it. Had used the Humbrol Matt primer it was great on the first couple but then went kind of grainy? Guy in shop said Tamiya was good stuff. Thanks for the tip, because I would have rage binned it without knowing the detail returns. Would I spray from quite a distance then or quickly light coat? Thanks again Brian I've primed my yak 28 firebar with it ,i did it in very short sprays, keeping your arm moving fast,don't linger waiting to see it cover ,light coats wait, light coats wait ,it'll be fine do the top leave it for an hour don't be tempted to touch it spin it over, and repeat Good luck,it polishes lovely Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Repair looks solid. You can always dab some silver paint over the area, to see if any scarring will show through paint. If it doesn't show through silver, it certainly won't show through any other coats you apply. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Great tips guys thanks so much! SoftScience if it does show would I just sand it again? paint heavy or is that me done for and would need to work some kind of weathering or battle scar in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Excellent job on the repair Brian, really glad you did it. Your Foxbat is looking very good and is well worth the effort you are putting in, keep it up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Excellent job on the repair Brian, really glad you did it. Your Foxbat is looking very good and is well worth the effort you are putting in, keep it up! Thanks MM! Been watching yours and it made me want to at least give it another go. If you think mr repair is good I'm happy with that!! Thanks! The Condor one is tricky some of the instructions are muddled but your MiG looks quite a technical build, thankfully mine is a bit easier to make 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Yeah there is quite a lot to the ICM one, but to be fair it's going together very well and could be built straight from the box without many issues. I think your Mig looks very good for 1/72 scale, it certainly looks like a Foxbat to me. Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 SO glad you persevered - it looks superb!! Nicely done. Looking forward to the finished article 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Excellent save Valkyrie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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