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LordSmurf40k wrote:
hi all, ive been drilling bolter barrels and as i didn't have any spares i used tactical marines from my collection. As you can imagine i didn't quite get it spot on for the first couple of marines, so i need to fill the small holes and re-do them. my question is which would work best, GW's LGS or Vallejo's plastic putty. Alternate materials to fix this problem are welcome

cheers
LS40k

Not really what you asked for but since I am a bit of a neatfreak when it comes to centering barrel holes I have a tip that has served me well.

I first make a very small indent with the drill, maybe half the width of the drill using the conical tip. Then I check the centering. If it is off I tilt the drill about 45 degrees to drill slightly sideways in the direction you want to move the hole. Be very gentle with the pressure here, you are not drilling but rather recentering the hole. When you are satisfied with the centering, continue to drill the hole with perfect centering. Everyone is happy!