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Hey everyone i'm make a warhound out of plastruct and i have some gaps that need filling, how do you recommend i do this?

*Choir singing* Greenstuff....

Alright that's what i thought, but i didn't know if there was any better alternatives

Greenstuff could work out expensive. I find that for simple gap filling and sanding off I prefer something like Revell Plasto.

Depends on the size of the gaps. Greenstuff always works, but there are also more fluid putties I believe Squadron and Tamiya each make one) that require less cleanup or the "melt some sprue shavings using plastic cement and brush in the gap, then file flush" technique (there's a tutorial somewhere on dakka, IIRC). Both work just fine, as well, but only for small gaps. If you already have greenstuff, though, don't go out and buy something else, unless you happen to feel particularly experimental.

here's a pic, btw would it be better to use plastic cement or supper glue?


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sorry the pic is a little blurry

Plastic cement. Superglue is nasty messy stuff. If you're using metal and resin then it's a must, but if you're entirely using plastic it's best to use the glue designed specifically for that purpose. Get something with an applicator though, Revell Contacta has a thin metal tube from which to apply the glue, it's vrey good.

alright will do

For gap filling, you might want to look into squadron putty.

CA + talc
or
if it is a wide gap then styrene card and liquid cement