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Modeling clay isn't recommended, as it remains pliable almost indefinitely (dries out a bit, but it doesn't cure in any way). Polymer clays are suitable for sculpting parts, but require baking - that means no on-model additions. Air-dry clays could work, but will neither bond as strongly nor wear as well as an epoxy putty (I find them less suitable for detail work, as well).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/553869/6076862.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/553869/6076862.page GMT question on building up the thickness on a mini .... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/553869/6076942.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/553869/6076942.page GMT question on building up the thickness on a mini .... ofc that you can get into the area between in order to fill the gap. The pin is simply to add strength and should stop his head popping off.

If the fit is so tight that you'll not be able to get any GS into there then perhaps filling down some sort of plastic/sprue is best. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/553869/6077229.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/553869/6077229.page GMT question on building up the thickness on a mini .... GS should still be good - the stuff lasts for years (unmixed, obviously), at the very least. If the issue is an internal gap, sculpting won't be necessary. Just mix yourself up a small blob to fill the space and stick it in there before you attach the head. If you use CA glue on both sides (i.e. body>glue>GS>glue>head) and have good contact, a pin shouldn't even be necessary (although it will still add strength - no harm, beyond potentially wasted effort, with a little over-engineering, since it'll be hidden). If you overdo it on the putty, just press the parts together firmly and any excess should squish out the sides and can be trimmed away before it cures.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/553869/6078461.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/553869/6078461.page GMT