Russian fighter project

[speedgraflex]

Hey Gary - There was quite a bit for me to unpack so I started from the beginning to see your progression. That was a fantastic learning experience. Like you I have concerns with mating fuselage halves. Since I use the Mr Cement family I find myself reaching for their hottest cement, which is the one that comes in a tapered bottle. I also make a “sludge” or “slurry” in an old glue bottle of plastic shavings and hot glue which I’m sure you are familiar with of course but it’s the combination of adding a bit of plastic as a binder that seems to be the ticket.

I really appreciate how you judge details without going too far. It’s very effective.

[Stikpusher]

Looking good there Gary! Yeah, I can never figure why some kits are engineered to have any protrusions such as landing gear attached well before the end. Obviously those designers don’t build models…

[Gary Brantley]

Hey Gary - There was quite a bit for me to unpack so I started from the beginning to see your progression. That was a fantastic learning experience. Like you I have concerns with mating fuselage halves. Since I use the Mr Cement family I find myself reaching for their hottest cement, which is the one that comes in a tapered bottle. I also make a “sludge” or “slurry” in an old glue bottle of plastic shavings and hot glue which I’m sure you are familiar with of course but it’s the combination of adding a bit of plastic as a binder that seems to be the ticket.

I really appreciate how you judge details without going too far. It’s very effective.

Hey Bruce, thanks for taking a look at my little project. I've never used that slurry-type filler, but it sounds interesting. I'll have to look further into that. I appreciate the compliment too!

Looking good there Gary! Yeah, I can never figure why some kits are engineered to have any protrusions such as landing gear attached well before the end. Obviously those designers don’t build models…

Thanks, Carlos! I just know that I'm going to futz around and break that tailwheel. I should've glued a length of brass tubing into the forward part of the tailwheel bay that the tailwheel's mounting strut could've just been slid in and glued at the end of the build...like it should be done!

[speedgraflex]

I started making a fresh batch last night using some sprue from the 1961 Revell kit. This way I’ll be able to match in the plastic precisely. I already had a bit of an issue where I will use the sludge as a filler. If it’s still here on the forum it was Kari who turned me onto doing this and he posted a great how to make it. I’ll look for the link.

[Gary Brantley]

I started making a fresh batch last night using some sprue from the 1961 Revell kit. This way I’ll be able to match in the plastic precisely. I already had a bit of an issue where I will use the sludge as a filler. If it’s still here on the forum it was Kari who turned me onto doing this and he posted a great how to make it. I’ll look for the link.

Cool! I 'preciate that, Bruce!

[speedgraflex]

It was Lyle!!!

[BlackSheep214]

Hmmm… I’ll have to try it. How long does liquid sprue last once mixed?

[Gary Brantley]

Hmmm… I’ll have to try it. How long does liquid sprue last once mixed?

Yes, this ^^^^.

It was Lyle!!!

Thanks for finding that, Bruce!

[mostrich]

Hmmm… I’ll have to try it. How long does liquid sprue last once mixed?

I used a nearly empty Tamiya Extra Thin bottle and throwed some pieces of sprue in it. After a few hours of chemical (re)action and a brief stir it's ready to go. If you keep the lid tight it should be good for at least half a year. You can reactivate or thin it down to your needs by adding some TET or simply methyl ethyl ketone (aka butanone).

[Gary Brantley]

Hmmm… I’ll have to try it. How long does liquid sprue last once mixed?

I used a nearly empty Tamiya Extra Thin bottle and throwed some pieces of sprue in it. After a few hours of chemical (re)action and a brief stir it's ready to go. If you keep the lid tight it should be good for at least half a year. You can reactivate or thin it down to your needs by adding some TET or simply methyl ethyl ketone (aka butanone).

Thanks for that information, Torben!