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Old 01-15-2008, 12:08 AM   # 1 Quick Link (permalink)
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FM JU-52 help needed

I just purchased a FM medical evac ambulance 52 and to my surprise it arrived with a god-awful seam in the nose(attached picture is similiar to mine). I guess I "missed" with this one. I wont be returning it, but I need some suggestions as to how to correct it.

any ideas?? I'm not into modeling so please dont throw some crazy-ass ideas.
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Re: FM JU-52 help needed

TOOTHPASTE!!

I just applied a very small amount onto the nose area and while it did not fully conceal the gap, it looks ten times better. Good job!
 

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Re: FM JU-52 help needed

Dasboot, try some modeler's putty (white) - can be smoothed down with water and is a lot more durable than toothpaste .
 

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Thanks for the tip. I'll see how this holds out for some time, and besides I like the minty smell.
 

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Re: FM JU-52 help needed

Have you considered applying white glue to this gap? It probably would take a few applications to fill the gap to desired correction. A few of the benefits for going with white glue is that it dries clear, errors clean up with water, and should not require any sanding (No minty smell though.).
 

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