I did some work on my HSP46, and accidentally cut a little too much on the cab, is there almost something like bondo that won’t wreck plastic?
I soak plastic shavings and scrap pieces in a solvent like MEK or Testors cement to form a slurry. Use it to build up your patch. It will take some time to solidify but it will bond much better and be much stronger than anything like Bondo.
Mark Vinski
Tamiya putty:
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Testor’s putty works for me. Several small coats applied with an xacto blade will minimise sanding.
Simon
I used a product called Squadron green putty. That probably dates me badly.
I also made use of the softened-sprue approach, but you have to watch it – the solvent effects hang around longer than you expect, even if you help it along with a heat gun or hairdryer and risk ignition or inhalation…
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All that I can think of is using a 3D pen and extruding a tiny bit of filament in there. However, if you’re not careful, it could melt the surrounding plastic (this would depend upon the type of plastic)
I use Bondo® Glazing putty. Available at most any auto parts store or your local Wallyworld.
Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty, 00907ES, 4.5 oz, 1 Tube - Walmart.com
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At some point they changed the formula I think, I tried some and it shrinks pretty significantly. Makes it a little frustrating to work with. But reading up on it, this seems to be a newer problem caused by a change in what it’s made with.
-El
hello
I just used the Tamiya Putty for the first time, that is some good stuff & tuff.
pep
I honestly had no idea Squadron putty is still around. I used to find it in this one auto parts store back in the day but haven’t seen it in several years.