So I got some more work done, and I got to do some experimenting. I like trying out new techniques.
First off...
..., installed the engine covers with the "clear" parts. I use quotations because they are not even close to being clear. The engine is just a haze under the covers.
But on to the more interesting stuff.
Here is the wing after 2 coats of Mr. Surfacer, and a quick light sanding with some 240 paper. (note: The Mr. Surfacer was quickly and liberally applied with a wide brush.)
And here it is after a some passes with 400 grit paper. (Wet Sand)
Benifit of this method is that it goes on quick, sands off very easily, and fills the holes after a couple of liberal coats of the liquid putty. The down side is that it needs a good bit of time to dry and set up, thus it is somewhat time consuming.
I attempted the technique that Moon Puppy sent me a link to (a technique within a build log). DISCLAIMER: I did not go back and review the exact steps, but I'm pretty sure I had it correct.
So the general idea is to fill the holes with CA Glue. Take some CA, put it on the surface, cover it with box tape (glue won't stick to the tape), and then smooth it into the holes reducing the amount you have to sand.
Marked of the area that is being filled
Smeared on the glue
Sanded off after about an hour of drying time.
It filled the holes about as good as the Mr. Surfacer, but it did leave a few holes empty. I'm not sure if the tape pulled the glue out or not, but not a big deal really. The only downfall to this (if i'm doing it correctly) is there is still a film of CA glue that coats the surface, and it takes great care to keep it from going over the sides. So, in turn, there is significant amount of sanding that has to be done. The CA is also a lot harder to sand off than the Mr. Surfacer.
The benefit is that this is quicker at the end of the day, but the downside is that the CA takes more work to sand off. I think this will be best served for smaller areas rather than the entire surface of the aircraft. It really does eliminate a lof of thick build up and excessive sanding though for areas like seam lines and small gaps, and i'm def. going to use it on my gaps for this build when i get the wings meeting up with the fuselage.
So anyways, on to the next.
Just wanted to show you guys the fantastic product that is ...., Mr. Metal colors. They come in all the standard metal colors; Chrome Silver, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold, Brass, Polished Aluminum, and some others (those are the ones I have anyways). What makes these so great is that they are all buffable, they dry in about 30 seconds, and can be brushed on. I've sprayed (without thinning) and brushed, then buffed and polished, and cannot tell the difference between the two.
I brushed on some of the wheel hubs for examples.
Sorry for the lighting.
Those are after about 20/30 sec. drying time then just buffed down with a cotton swab.
I got most all of the wings sanded down now, but I got paged into work so it'll be probably Sunday before I can get the wings attached to the fuselage. Thanks for watching
All the best
I'll try to get some better photos of the wheel hubs. The sun was just shining right off the metal color.
