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Creativity => Customs => Topic started by: skyline on June 19, 2020, 02:35:56 PM
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Hi everyone,
I have a half-deflocked SS Twilight who has some abrasions on her body that I'm looking to repair using epoxie sculpt, but the more guides I look through, the more confused I get. I'm not sure what brand to use, whether to buy pre-coloured or paint myself to match -- and I can't seem to see any quick and dirty solutions here. Do you guys have preferences/recs you can give me, or at least a guide you've used that you like?
Thanking you for your expertise in advance~!
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The typical apoxy brand is "aves", it comes in two part jars like this
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I recommend applying a thin layer over the scrapes and waiting for it dry, then sanding it down flush. Apoxy sculpt is very versatile, but it can be pricey and takes a while to dry. For something small, quick, and dirty, I like using Tamiya molding putty, it works the same and is waaay cheaper. I just wait for it to dry then sand it down.
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in either case, it would be easier to color match and paint it after it dries. any pre-color will change color by the time it dries.
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Oh awesome! Thank you ! Gonna try Tamiya I think!!
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Hey there! I have never really had good luck using Apoxie Sculpt for this application. It is hard to get the clay to adhere in such thin coats or shallow areas. If I am successful, it also requires too much clay and too much sanding. For large areas, missing ears/limbs, etc., it is great though!
For small scrapes, nicks, chew marks, etc., I use gap filling hobby super glue. This is the type of glue that is used in model making to fill gaps and seams from fitting pieces together. It dries/sets slower than regular super glue.
Just put a little drop on (apply with a toothpick for more control), let it cure, and sand lightly. I then buff the area with nail buffer to "shine" the vinyl back up. Then dab a tiny amount of paint over it with a fine tip brush and maybe even hit it with a little Testors dull cote. Good luck! :)
https://www.amazon.com/Insta-Cure-Filling-Bob-Smith-Ind/dp/B0000DD1QQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=gap+filling+glue&qid=1593121968&sr=8-2
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Hey there! I have never really had good luck using Apoxie Sculpt for this application. It is hard to get the clay to adhere in such thin coats or shallow areas. If I am successful, it also requires too much clay and too much sanding. For large areas, missing ears/limbs, etc., it is great though!
For small scrapes, nicks, chew marks, etc., I use gap filling hobby super glue. This is the type of glue that is used in model making to fill gaps and seams from fitting pieces together. It dries/sets slower than regular super glue.
Just put a little drop on (apply with a toothpick for more control), let it cure, and sand lightly. I then buff the area with nail buffer to "shine" the vinyl back up. Then dab a tiny amount of paint over it with a fine tip brush and maybe even hit it with a little Testors dull cote. Good luck! :)
https://www.amazon.com/Insta-Cure-Filling-Bob-Smith-Ind/dp/B0000DD1QQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=gap+filling+glue&qid=1593121968&sr=8-2
I'm not OP but I was looking around for an answer about filling in chew marks in particular and this is what I needed! Thank you!