Cloud in the Wind Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Hey all, I'm building my 48th scale RQ-4b and I noticed in my reference photos that the main gear oleo is actually filled in. It is modeled by Stealth Models with an empty space as shown in the picture below. This is a small part, so I'm not convinced that putty is the best solution to fill the gap. What are your recommendations? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdw Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Rather than filling it in, I'd make a replacement piece out of the appropriate thickness styrene sheet. W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Maybe you can fill in with Testor's clear cement or similar PVA glue to make a thin film and once is dry add some more to adjust the thickness, this way you also get curved corners if it doesn't work you can wash it off and try what WDW suggest. Carlos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cloud in the Wind Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 That’s a reasonable idea Cruiz. I’m going to give it a shot with a could layers of Elmer’s white clue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 6 hours ago, wdw said: Rather than filling it in, I'd make a replacement piece out of the appropriate thickness styrene sheet. W Indeed. Why muck about with water soluble fillers for several hours when styrene sheet will fill the bill in 20 minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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