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Hi,

I'm rather new to using green stuff, many years ago I picked up a metal hive tyrant and only just manged to get round to building it.
I've run into two issues I hopes people could help me with.

1) I can't seem to get it stuck to the base properly with glue alone, should I use greenstuff? (I may have positioned one of the legs slightly off so it doesn't align entirely flatly, but seems relatively close).
2) Some of the green stuff I used to try to patch between cracks, I've tried scraping off the excess once dry, but its kinda hard going, while trying to ensure the patch remains to cover the gap. Does anyone have any tips for trying to neaten it up?

2). Try to scratch out the excess BEFORE it hardens but after it firms up. Also, practice will teach you how much is the "right" amount to use for the patching.

You said you're pretty new to this, the skills come with time and practice.

Greenstuff under the feet might help give a better bond (especially if one foot is slightly at an angle). However, I would have thought a large model like that could do with pinning to keep it in place. You can use some brass rod or a straightened paperclip. Drill a hole in the bottom of the feet and the base and glue the wire in place to join the two pieces.

When using a tool on greenstuff applying water regurarly for that tool keeps it from sticking.


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When using a tool on greenstuff applying water regurarly for that tool keeps it from sticking.

Thank you all.

Greenstuff can be a tricky beast. It's hard to get the right amount, but all too easy to get way too much. As Chromedog said, practice will go a long way!

If you're struggling to get rid off excess putty after it's dried there are a few methods to try.
1. Try cutting/slicing it off with your hobby knife. Just be careful of slipping as you cut through it. You can potentially take a chunk out of yourself or the model. Especially on a model like a hive tyrant with his spines and sticky out bits which are easily damaged.
2. If it's a flat area (again, like a hive tyrant with his large areas of carapace) try using a little bit of sand paper. Course stuff to take out the bulk of the putty and then some fine stuff to smooth it out to match the existing model.
3. Needle files for small or detailed areas or hard to reach places.

With any of these methods the trick is to go slow and steady. Abrade a little at a time until you reach your goal. Slice off slithers rather then great wooping chunks. Combining all 3 methods will likely net good results too. Files of varying shapes are probably best for neatening up though.