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what material should i use for cracks and holes in prints?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:49 pm
by metrons
I have a few prints done and they're waiting to be primed and painted. My problem is, some of the pieces warped off the bed a little bit. when i stick my other pieces to those materials there are gaps left over. i need like...a putty or something to fill in these cracks, i can then smooth and sand it to blend in with the prints. does this make sense?
something like what you use for drywall holes i guess...what should i be using?
Re: what material should i use for cracks and holes in print
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:03 pm
by insta
Go to an automotive parts store and pick up a little package of Bondo. It's perfect for this
Alternately, smear a few applications of ABS pipe cement in there, alternating gooping the stuff in, letting it dry, sanding flat.
Re: what material should i use for cracks and holes in print
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 1:10 am
by metrons
Interesting. Abs cement eh? I'll look into this. Cheers
Re: what material should i use for cracks and holes in print
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:15 pm
by sprior
Haven't tried this yet, but check out the idea of friction welding with filament in a Dremel tool:
http://hackaday.com/2014/12/30/3d-print ... n-welding/
Re: what material should i use for cracks and holes in print
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 10:20 pm
by Toyotany
I have used Squadron Green Putty on model RR projects.