Is there such a thing as a clear filler? Someting that can fill the gap around a window in a fuselage for example, but can be sanded/buffed/polished/Futuered so it is as clear as the clear plastic and the fuselage is completely smooth?
micro kristal klear
Hey… I have some of that… I’ll give it a try.
Thanks
Could you pleae post your thoughts on the results afterwards. I’m always looking for ways to fill in around clear parts. I’ve been using testors’ clear parts adhesive (thinned down white glue) and while it dries nice and clear, it has relatively no holding power (windows pop right out when trying to mask them).
-Fred
Hey Fred, have you ever tried watch crystal cement? It doesn’t work well as a filler, but as a clear adhesive it’s tough to beat. Micro-Mark sells it. Check out the link below…
If it works as well as you say it does, Mike, I’ll order a tube when I place an order for the razor saw blades.
Thanks,
Fred
Future itself? I’ve never tried it (don’t have Future here), but I’ve seen mentioning of using Future as glue and clear filler (although with limitations).
Testor’s clear parts cement also works, although it tends to shrink a little more (it’s basically white glue from what I understand). I did use it to fix a nick that mysteriously appeared at the edge of an airplane window, and two pinpoint applications took care of the problem.
I’ve had good luck in the past using Elmers white glue. After it dries, don’t sand it (it’s kind of rubbery), just use a damp cloth to remove the excess, gently rubbing until the excess is removed leaving a smooth surface.
[#ditto][#ditto][#toast]White Glue as he says, works wonderful! As does this too
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Watch Crystal Cement for Clear Plastic
I’ll put my vote in the the crystal cemet also, been using it for the last year or so. Much more holding power than white glue or Testors clear glue.