L_Brown
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Larry Brown - North Texas
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Post by L_Brown on Dec 15, 2008 6:48:14 GMT -7
What is the best thing to use for body filler on the plactic bodies such as lifelike and tyco.  |
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Post by sst1610 on Dec 15, 2008 7:31:21 GMT -7
I use bondo spot putty, works pretty well. I usually have to put on a couple layers.
Dave
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Post by nightrider on Dec 15, 2008 14:38:41 GMT -7
I also use spot putty.. 3M brand.. one tube is a lifetime supply if it don't dry up.. Like SST said a couple of applications.. due to shrinkage.. is normal.
smaller supply is found at hobby shops.. Squadron Putty ,, it's green.. same stuff different color..
Chris
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wood
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Post by wood on Dec 15, 2008 16:05:21 GMT -7
Yup.....I agree with the last two posts. I use the 3M brand bondo spot putty, 4-6 dollars lasts forever on this scale!
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L_Brown
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Larry Brown - North Texas
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Post by L_Brown on Dec 15, 2008 16:19:34 GMT -7
Thanks guys. I have never done any work on the bodies not even on model car bodies for the 24th scale stuff. I am going to try and see what happens. Wish me luck..
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Post by sst1610 on Dec 15, 2008 16:29:12 GMT -7
Larry, it's not too tough, just use a little at a time. You can always add more. I made my first roadster and I'm working on a 2nd one, there's some pics in the body shop section. I used putty on my mm/ps car, like to get rid of the gas door and the spoiler holes, nothing major but it works nice. Good luck, be sure to post pics of your work cuz we all love pics.
Dave
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L_Brown
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Larry Brown - North Texas
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Post by L_Brown on Dec 15, 2008 16:48:15 GMT -7
Yeah, Im going to take a lifelike Intrepid and turn it into a Stratus and I dont want the mold lines on the nose. Going to try in fill it in and smooth it out.
Is there a way to mount a non tyco body onto a 440 chassis without using those pins?
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Post by 440gtx on Dec 15, 2008 17:26:51 GMT -7
Lab81,
Bud's ho sells adapters to mount tomy bodies on the tyco slim line chassis. They are called buddy clip 2. I have a JL charger mounted on a 440x2 chassis, and it works great. I can post a pic if you like. To mount a Life Like body on a tyco you could use the clip and put tomy mounts in the body.
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L_Brown
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Larry Brown - North Texas
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Post by L_Brown on Dec 15, 2008 18:33:47 GMT -7
Hey 440gtx, that would be great. I want to slam it down as far as I can.
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