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Real Model M1070
rmadfire1
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South Carolina, United States
Joined: August 26, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 11:51 AM UTC
I hope someone can give me some advise, I purchased the Real Model Engine set for my Hobby Boss M1070. The lower part of the engine, oil pan, hoses, tranmission, are full of small holes I guess from air in the resin as it was poured or setting. What can I do about filling these? Thanks
ArtyG37B
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British Columbia, Canada
Joined: August 13, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 12:08 PM UTC
complain and get him to send a new one.
quite often his stuff has air holes.
push comes to shove i filled the holes with Mr. surfacer 500. not perfect but it worked, sorta.
rmadfire1
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South Carolina, United States
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Posted: Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 12:13 PM UTC
Yep I tried Mr Surfacer it pretty much sucks for this to most of the air holes are pretty deep.
retiredyank
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Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 12:14 PM UTC
If you can't get replacements, you may want to try some automotive putty. I've filled holes in a few resin pieces with it. Just fill, smooth over with your finger or a soft cloth, let dry, and sand. I doubt the holes will be noticable, if they are on the bottom.
rmadfire1
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Posted: Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 12:18 PM UTC
Thanks for the tip, I will try that
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