Gazzas Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 (edited) I've got this seam on both wings of the ZM 109. Right around the wheel well blister. It looked better before it was painted. Is there a way to fill it and paint over it again without sanding and stripping the wing? Or should I just leave it? Edited November 2, 2022 by Gazzas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Well, I know nothing of the real thing, but it looks fine to me. I would never have picked that up if you had not mentioned it, so my vote is "leave as is". MikeC, LSP_K2, Gazzas and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 You could try Perfect Plastic Putty because the excess can be cleaned away with water, no sanding required. The tricky part would be the painting, or you could try coloring the putty with water color paints. Gazzas, Ryan and Cheetah11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucohoward Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 For things like that I just use white glue smoothed over with a wet brush. Jay LSP_K2 and Gazzas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Could you colour a filling medium with the paint you used? I’m just spitballing ideas. I’m not sure what brand of paint used, and if they’d be compatible. Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 7 hours ago, Stokey Pete said: Could you colour a filling medium with the paint you used? I’m just spitballing ideas. I’m not sure what brand of paint used, and if they’d be compatible. The Paints I used were SMS acrylics. They don't really blend with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob MDC Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 You could try thick paint the brand you used. I have used this with Mr Color which had been sealed not perfect but it improved the job. Bob Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rademaker Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I agree with using white glue and a wet brush. I had the same problem on the spine of my P-40. Added the white glue with a wet brush and held it for about five minutes. It blended right into the paint. Jim ivanmoe and Gazzas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbird Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 I would try milliput - excess can be removed with a wet cotton swab Gazzas and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) Second the Milliput solution. Epoxy based products offer advantages like ample working time and virtually zero shrinkage. They’re also chemically inactive against most paints - that is, they shouldn’t dissolve or otherwise harm the underlying finish. Besides in its putty form, I’ve had success in situations like this using basic two part epoxy resin (I prefer the 20 minute formula), diluted with denatured alcohol, and “painted” into corners like those of your cannon blisters. Epoxy resin has plenty of surface tension which helps to create a stable, even fillet around the parts. And any excess resin can be wiped away with a cotton bud lightly dampened with denatured alcohol - exercise caution as too much alcohol could damage the underlying paint finish. Once the epoxy cures - I give even the “20 minute” variety a full 24 hours - you can re-paint the area with colors and clear coats as appropriate. Hope this helps, Rich Edited November 7, 2022 by allthumbs Uncarina and Gazzas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chukw Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Household wall spackle. Thin with water, brush and wipe away the excess with a finger. Seal with brushed on Future/Pledge/Whatevs. Airbrush a little paint and cha-cha around the room with it. Uncarina, John1 and D.B. Andrus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) The only difference between me and chukw is i use perfect plastic putty. Seal with clear, then airbrush a color coat - badda bing! Edited November 9, 2022 by themongoose Gazzas, LSP_K2 and chukw 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chukw Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 16 hours ago, themongoose said: The only difference between me and chukw is i use perfect plastic putty. Seal with clear, then airbrush a color coat - badda bing! I had some PPP, and in my opinion it's simply overpriced spackle. themongoose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 On 11/9/2022 at 11:28 AM, chukw said: I had some PPP, and in my opinion it's simply overpriced spackle. You can try Vallejo acrylic putty. I absolutely swear by the stuff, though since it's already painted, epoxy putty or white glue would really be better. Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 On 11/2/2022 at 8:14 AM, tucohoward said: For things like that I just use white glue smoothed over with a wet brush. Jay That's my preferred approach. Typically works very well for tight seams like the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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